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Calile HotelWorldly and sophisticated, the Calile turns many local rivals a shade of green. The statement-making, cabana-flanked pool is the stuff of fashion shoots,…
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Emporium HotelFrom the lipstick-red glass-shard panels to the Japanese-inspired spa and spectacular rooftop infinity pool, Brisbane's most decadent boutique hotel roars…
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Ovolo InchcolmBuilt in the 1920s as doctors' suites, the Inchcolm excels in contrasting heritage features with bold, modern touches, from colour-saturated wallpaper and…
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NextAbove the Queen St Mall, Next delivers stylish, affordable accommodation. Rooms are generic though svelte and contemporary, with high-tech touchscreen and…
- WWestin Brisbane
The Westin has landed in Brisbane with this brand-new, 229-room property. Featuring specially commissioned photography that celebrates different aspects…
- FFantauzzo – Art Series Hotel
Acclaimed Melbourne-based artist Vincent Fantauzzo is the muse at this on-point boutique hotel, part of the Howard Smith Wharves waterfront redevelopment…
- AArt Series – the Johnson
Brisbane's first Art Series hotel is dedicated to abstract artist Michael Johnson, whose big, bold brushstrokes demand attention in the svelte lobby…
- RRydges South Bank
This refurbished, 12-floor winner is within walking distance of South Bank Parklands and major galleries. In rich hues of silver, grey and purple,…
- OOvolo the 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…
- BBrisbane Quarters
Emerald-green tiles, macaw-pimped wallpaper and hot-pink splashes make for a lush introduction at this brand-new boutique hostel, complete with outdoor…
- TTryp
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…
- AAlpha Mosaic Brisbane
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…
- SSpicers Balfour Hotel
Sophisticated Spicers occupies two renovated heritage buildings on the same street. Slumber in one of the small, plush rooms in the old Queenslander or…
- MMeriton Serviced Apartments Herschel Street
Want a room with a view? The slimline, 249m Infinity Tower is one of Brisbane's tallest buildings, with some 80 levels of polished, contemporary Meriton…
- IIbis Styles
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…
- FFour Points by Sheraton
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…
- BBunk Backpackers
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 …
- TTreasury
Nostalgic slumber awaits inside the ostentatious former Land Administration Building, steps away from the Queen St Mall and a quick walk from South Bank…
- MMantra on Mary
A stone’s throw from the botanic gardens, this 43-storey tower offers modern, comfortably furnished one- and three-bedroom apartments (with affordable…
- CCentral Brunswick Apartments
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…