Must-see hotels in Brisbane & Around

  • Calile Hotel

    Fortitude Valley

    Worldly and sophisticated, the Calile turns many local rivals a shade of green. The statement-making, cabana-flanked pool is the stuff of fashion shoots,…

  • Anduramba Homestead

    Brisbane & Around

    Perched on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, this Federation-era homestead excels in authentic country hospitality. Hosts Sandra and Andrew have…

  • Emporium Hotel

    Brisbane

    From the lipstick-red glass-shard panels to the Japanese-inspired spa and spectacular rooftop infinity pool, Brisbane's most decadent boutique hotel roars…

  • Ridgemill Estate

    Brisbane & Around

    Slumber among the vines at one of Ridgemill Estate's eight contemporary cabins offering unobstructed vineyard and mountain views and compact timber decks…

  • Ovolo Inchcolm

    Brisbane

    Built in the 1920s as doctors' suites, the Inchcolm excels in contrasting heritage features with bold, modern touches, from colour-saturated wallpaper and…

  • Sea Shanties

    Brisbane & Around

    Dotted with upcycled sculptures and tropical plants, this waterfront oasis offers seven gorgeous, self-contained cabins. Lime-washed timber floors and…

  • Vacy Hall

    Brisbane & Around

    Uphill from the town centre, this magnificent, heritage-listed 1899 mansion with wrap-around verandah offers 12 period-style rooms with no shortage of…

  • Ecoridge Hideaway

    Brisbane & Around

    Ecoridge is an excellent alternative to the often unremarkable accommodation in Toowoomba. Around 15km from the city on a back road to Gatton, its three…

  • Next

    Brisbane

    Above the Queen St Mall, Next delivers stylish, affordable accommodation. Rooms are generic though svelte and contemporary, with high-tech touchscreen and…

  • Diamondvale B&B Cottages

    Brisbane & Around

    In atmospheric bushland outside of Stanthorpe, Diamondvale offers four refreshed, self-contained cottages and a four-bedroom lodge. One-bedroom cottages…

  • Girraween Environmental Lodge

    Brisbane & Around

    If you really want to detach (no wi-fi), look no further than this ecofriendly bushland retreat. Set on 400 wildlife-rich acres adjacent to the national…

  • Azjure Studio Retreat

    Brisbane & Around

    This multi-award-winning retreat features three modern, free-standing studios for two people (plus a four-bedroom villa) with a sweeping panorama across…

  • Westin Brisbane

    Brisbane

    The Westin has landed in Brisbane with this brand-new, 229-room property. Featuring specially commissioned photography that celebrates different aspects…

  • Alure Stanthorpe

    Brisbane & Around

    There's glamping, and then there's the 56m² luxury tent at this sweeping country property, kitted out with king-size four-poster bed, ducted air…

  • Fantauzzo – Art Series Hotel

    Brisbane

    Acclaimed Melbourne-based artist Vincent Fantauzzo is the muse at this on-point boutique hotel, part of the Howard Smith Wharves waterfront redevelopment…

  • Art Series – the Johnson

    Brisbane

    Brisbane's first Art Series hotel is dedicated to abstract artist Michael Johnson, whose big, bold brushstrokes demand attention in the svelte lobby…

  • Rydges South Bank

    Brisbane

    This refurbished, 12-floor winner is within walking distance of South Bank Parklands and major galleries. In rich hues of silver, grey and purple,…

  • Ovolo the Valley

    Fortitude Valley

    With striking pink mesh in the lobby and inflatable flamingos in the rooftop pool, it’s clear that Ovolo values quirkiness. Its 103 rooms spark wide grins…

  • Brisbane Quarters

    Brisbane

    Emerald-green tiles, macaw-pimped wallpaper and hot-pink splashes make for a lush introduction at this brand-new boutique hostel, complete with outdoor…

  • Tryp

    Fortitude Valley

    Fans of street art will appreciate this hip 65-room place, complete with a small gym, rooftop bar and glass-panelled lift affording views of the graffiti…

  • Alpha Mosaic Brisbane

    Fortitude Valley

    The slick, 18-level Alpha Mosaic is well suited to its surroundings, with oh-so-fashionable James St a quick sashay away. While the rooms aren't quite as…

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel

    Brisbane

    Sophisticated Spicers occupies two renovated heritage buildings on the same street. Slumber in one of the small, plush rooms in the old Queenslander or…

  • Ibis Styles

    Brisbane

    Smart, contemporary digs at the world's largest Ibis hotel. Multicoloured carpets and striking geometric shapes set a playful tone in the lobby, and while…

  • Sippers at Ballandean

    Brisbane & Around

    This contemporary, two-level house is ideal for larger groups. All four bedrooms feature super-comfy king beds or twins as well as en-suite bathroom with…

  • Stradbroke 4WD Tours & Camping Holidays

    Brisbane & Around

    This outfit will set you up at your chosen camp site. Trailers include queen-size mattress and two single foam mattresses (and/or camp cots), while tents…

  • Cypress Ridge Cottages

    Brisbane & Around

    Just east of Ballandean, family-run Cypress Ridge offers five rustic, self-contained cottages on 85 acres, 50 acres of which are bush. While Cypress…

  • Logger's Rest B&B

    Brisbane & Around

    This commanding timber lodge isn't as old as it appears at first glance. But faux-heritage veneer aside, it's a wonderfully homely, family-friendly B&B,…

  • Four Points by Sheraton

    Brisbane

    This four-star, 30-level hotel has smallish, minimalist, cookie-cutter rooms in modern shades of grey and white, with pops of orange. All include iPod…

  • Vineyard Cottages & Restaurant

    Brisbane & Around

    Surrounded by a French provincial-style garden, these seven, comfy, buttermilk-coloured brick one- and two-bedroom cottages come in three categories:…

  • Burke & Wills

    Brisbane & Around

    Centrally located and recently refurbished, the 82-room Burke & Wills sets a grand (if chintzy) tone with its gleaming, chandelier-pimped lobby. Entry…

  • Bunk Backpackers

    Fortitude Valley

    This old arts college was reborn as a backpackers over a decade ago – and the party hasn’t stopped! It’s a huge, five-level place with dozens of rooms …

  • Treasury

    Brisbane

    Nostalgic slumber awaits inside the ostentatious former Land Administration Building, steps away from the Queen St Mall and a quick walk from South Bank…

  • Allure

    Brisbane & Around

    Set in a leafy compound with a pool and gym for guests, Allure offers large, contemporary bungalows and villas. Bungalows are studio-style affairs with…

  • Mantra on Mary

    Brisbane

    A stone’s throw from the botanic gardens, this 43-storey tower offers modern, comfortably furnished one- and three-bedroom apartments (with affordable…

  • Toowoomba Motor Village

    Brisbane & Around

    Although this trim-and-tidy hillside park is a 2.5km hike south of the centre, it has a bus stop out front and a major supermarket within easy walking…

  • Central Brunswick Apartments

    Fortitude Valley

    Emerging from the husk of an old brick brewery building, Central Brunswick Apartments offers modern, hotel-style studio rooms with double bed and en suite…

  • Platinum International

    Brisbane & Around

    Top of the motel tree in Toowoomba is this impeccable, two-tier corporate operation. In hues of charcoal, grey and red, rooms are sharp and contemporary,…

  • Central Plaza Hotel

    Brisbane & Around

    Corporate, high-rise Central Plaza offers apartment-style hotel rooms in hues of white and grey, with kitchenettes, comfortable beds (with wonderfully…

  • Casabella Apartment

    Brisbane

    The understorey of this fuchsia-coloured house at the quiet end of Paddo’s main drag has been converted into a very comfortable self-contained unit. It's…