The Best Hotels in Brisbane
Are you looking for the best hotel in Brisbane?
What is the best hotel in Brisbane? Of course, that is subjective and dependent on what you are looking for.
I tend to prefer luxury hotels, especially those with unique attributes, while my husband prefers a budget-friendly hotel with multiple rooms for the kids and free parking. Our kids are happy to be in any hotel, but their favorites have bunk beds.
Whether you are looking for a pet-friendly hotel or a hotel room with a kitchen and laundry, you can find some of the best hotels in Brisbane on this list.
If you want a quick look, there is a comparison chart. For a deeper look at each hotel, scroll down to find more information on the best hotels in Brisbane.
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Map of the Best Hotels in Brisbane
Best Luxury Hotels in Brisbane
Crystalbrook Vincent, Howard Smith Wharfs
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️Howard Smith Wharves ✅ Book Now
A sustainable 5-star hotel located at Howard Smith Wharves, Crystalbrook Vincent is full of art designed by Vincent Fantauzzo.
There are rooms for every type of luxury traveler, including family rooms and 2-bedroom suites with large balconies overlooking Brisbane.
At Crystalbrook Vincent, there is a rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant.
Mews, a restaurant located inside the hotel, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The rooftop bar, Fiume, serves brunch, snacks, and share plates along with their cocktails.
There is even a tiny fairy door hidden inside the restaurant at Crystalbrook Vincent. Find out more about where to find fairy doors in Brisbane.
Click to find out the current prices of a stay at Crystalbrook Vincent at Howard Smith Wharf.
Calile Hotel, Fortitude Valley
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Fortitude Valley ✅ Book Now
A 5-star hotel on James Street in Fortitude Valley, Calile Hotel has 9 options for types of rooms, including suites with a rooftop terrace.
The Calile has 3 restaurants and bars on-site and is located on James Street, which is full of shops and restaurants.
Lobby Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as Sunday brunch. Hellenika is a Greek restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. SK Steak and Oyster is open for dinner daily and lunch from Thursday til Sunday.
There is an outdoor pool with cabanas, a spa, and a library.
Find the current price of a night at Calile Hotel.
W Hotel, Brisbane City
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
A hip 5-star hotel on the river, the W Hotel has a funky design, a pool, spa, bar, and restaurant.
The Lex, Living Room Bar, and Wet Deck offer food and drinks.
The Lex is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but not daily. Check their current times to make sure they are open for the meal and day you are interested in. Formally Three Blue Ducks, the current restaurant, The Lex, is a New York-inspired restaurant with options for most dietary needs.
The Living Room Bar is where high tea is held, and it is also a bar and restaurant. Wet Deck is located on the rooftop.
In addition to the guest rooms, there are options for suites, including WOW suites and Extreme WOW suites, which include wall-to-wall windows and a bar.
Click to find out the current price of a stay at W Brisbane.
Read about high tea at the W.
Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ South Bank ✅ Book Now
Every room is a suite at the 5-star Emporium Hotel. Those who book a premier suite gain access to complimentary Maserati chauffeur service in the inner city.
Everyone at the Emporium Hotel has access to the rooftop pool, spa, and sauna. There are multiple bars and restaurants at the Emporium, including Signature Restaurant, The Terrace, Belle Epoque, Piano Bar, and the Reserve Cellar.
Signature Restaurant is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. The Terrace is located on the roof and is open for breakfast and lunch daily. While anyone can book a reservation at The Terrace during the week, it is open exclusively for hotel guests on the weekends.
Belle Epoque is open for breakfast, lunch, and high tea daily. High tea must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Piano Bar is a 1920s-style jazz bar. Both meals and drinks are served at the Piano Bar.
Find the current price of a night’s stay at the Emporium.
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Hyatt Regency, Brisbane City
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
Adjacent to the Queen Street Mall, Hyatt Regency is a 5-star hotel with a rooftop pool and multiple options for dining.
Lennon’s Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Afternoon tea is held at Lennon’s on the weekends.
Hibiscus Room is open for drinks and snacks from Wednesdays to Sundays.
Find the current price of a stay at Hyatt Regency Brisbane.
Sofitel Brisbane Central
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
Located at Central Station is a 5-star hotel with rooms and suites in a central location in Brisbane City.
Sofitel has multiple bars and restaurants, plus an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Suzette is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with a daily buffet for breakfast and a lunch and dinner buffet on the weekends.
High tea is served at Cuvee each weekend. Lunch and dinner are served at Cuvee daily.
Bistro Jack is open for lunch and dinner daily for pub-style meals. Trivia night is held on Wednesday nights, for free, though bookings are essential.
Chouchou is a French bakery open every morning in the Sofitel lobby.
Poolside dining is available for lunch and early dinner. Light meals and snacks are served by the pool, as are drinks.
Find the current price of a stay at Sofitel Brisbane.
Best Budget Hotels in Brisbane
Kennigo Hotel, Spring Hill
⭐ 4.2/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Find city views on a budget at Kennigo Hotel in Spring Hill. Hotel members can get 10% off each room.
Kennigo Hotel has a 24-hour reception and an espresso bar inside.
Click to find out the current price of a night at Kennigo Hotel in Spring Hill.
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Oakwood Hotel and Apartments, Brisbane City
⭐ 3.7/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
Stay in a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment at the 4-star Oakwood Hotel and Apartments. The Oakwood is located near the Brisbane River at Howard Smith Wharves.
The Oakwood is child-friendly and has an outdoor pool and jacuzzi as well as an on-site cafe, Coffee Pocket Cafe.
Coffee Pocket Cafe is open for breakfast daily.
Find out the current price of a night’s stay at Oakwood Hotel and Apartments.
George Williams Hotel, Brisbane City
⭐ 3.9/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
Another 4-star budget-friendly hotel, the George Williams Hotel, is located in the Brisbane CBD.
LJ Restaurant and Bar is located on the ground floor of the George Williams Hotel and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Click to find out the current price of a night at George Williams Hotel.
The Metropolitan, Spring Hill
⭐ 3.8/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Located in Spring Hill, the 3-star Metropolitan is within walking distance of the Brisbane CBD. There is also a free weekday bus from the Metropolitan to the Brisbane CBD.
The Metropolitan has options for families of up to 6 people.
Find the current price of a night at The Metropolitan in Spring Hill.
Best Apartment Hotels in Brisbane
Alex Perry Hotel Fortitude Valley
⭐ 4.3/5 🗺️ Fortitude Valley ✅ Book Now
Designed by designer Alex Perry, the 4-star Alex Perry Hotel has studios as well as 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The Alex Perry Hotel is child-friendly and has an outdoor pool.
Find out the current price of a night at Alex Perry Hotel.
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Meriton Suites, Brisbane CBD
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
There are 2 locations for Meriton Suites in Brisbane. Meriton Suites Adelaide Street is located in Brisbane CBD, and Meriton Suites Herschel Street is located in South Bank. Both locations are easy to spot as they are some of the tallest buildings in Brisbane.
Meriton Suites Adelaide Street is close to Fortitude Valley. The hotel has studios as well as 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and an indoor pool and spa.
Meriton Suites Herschel Street also has studios as well as 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and an indoor pool and spa.
All rooms at Meriton Suites have a kitchen and laundry facilities.
Best Family Hotels in Brisbane
There are many great family hotels in Brisbane in other sections of this list. It just depends on what you are looking for.
For us, a great family hotel usually includes a location that is within walking distance of restaurants and activities, and includes a pool. As a bonus, apartment-style hotels are great for families. Multiple bedrooms are a bonus, as are kitchen and laundry facilities.
Family Hotels include but aren’t limited to:
Rydges, Southbank
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ South Bank ✅ Book Now
A 4-star hotel close to the Brisbane River and the activities at South Bank, Rydges is a child-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and spa.
Find the current price of a stay at Rydges in Southbank.
Fleet Lane, South Brisbane
⭐ 3.7/5 🗺️ South Brisbane ✅ Book Now
A rare inner-city hotel with free parking, Fleet Lane is a 4-star apartment-style hotel in South Brisbane.
Rooms at Fleet Lane range from studios to 3 bedrooms. All rooms include a kitchen and laundry facilities.
There is no pool at Fleet Lane, but there is a rooftop terrace, and the free pools at South Bank are within walking distance.
Find the current price of a stay at Fleet Lane.
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Best Boutique Hotels in Brisbane
The Constance, Fortitude Valley
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Fortitude Valley ✅ Book Now
Known as Brisbane’s only Street Art Hotel, The Constance in Fortitude Valley is a 4.5-star boutique hotel that offers private courtyards and artist-themed rooms.
Constance has a rooftop bar and restaurant. While the hotel does not have its own pool, guests have access to the nearby Valley Pool.
Find the current price of a stay at The Constance.
The Inchcolm by Ovolo, Spring Hill
⭐ 4.6/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Every room is a suite at the beautifully designed 4-star Inchcolm by Ovolo.
Join in on martini hour (where the first drink is complimentary), exercise with 24-hour gym access, and use the self-service laundry at this child-friendly and pet-friendly boutique hotel.
Find the current price of a stay at Inchcolm by Ovolo.
Ovolo The Valley, Fortitude Valley
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Fortitude Valley ✅ Book Now
A 5-star boutique hotel in Fortitude Valley, Ovolo the Valley, includes breakfast, social hour, and a pool.
Ovolo The Valley is extremely pet-friendly. They offer dog beds, a food bowl, treats, and even assistance as needed.
Find the current price of a stay at Ovolo The Valley.
Spicers Balfour Hotel, New Farm
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ New Farm ✅ Book Now
An award-winning 5-star boutique hotel, Spicers Balfour is located in New Farm, extremely close to the Howard Smith Wharves.
Not only are the rooms beautiful, but their restaurant, Balfour Kitchen and Bar, serves delicious Vietnamese dishes. Balfour Kitchen was voted the best Vietnamese restaurant in Australia and placed on the Delicious Top 100 Restaurants list.
Spicer’s Balfour also has a rooftop bar.
This hotel is both child- and pet-friendly.
Find the current price of a stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel in New Farm.
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Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Brisbane
W Hotel, Brisbane CBD
⭐ 4.4/5 🗺️ Brisbane City ✅ Book Now
Pets up to 18 pounds are allowed to stay at the W Hotel.
A hip 5-star hotel on the river, the W Hotel has a funky design, a pool, spa, bar, and restaurant.
In addition to the guest rooms, there are options for suites, including WOW suites and Extreme WOW suites, which include wall-to-wall windows and a bar.
The Inchcolm by Ovolo, Spring Hill
⭐ 4.6/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Dogs and cats are allowed to stay at Inchcolm by Ovolo for an additional cost.
Every room is a suite at the beautifully designed 4-star Inchcolm by Ovolo.
Join in on martini hour (where the first drink is complimentary), exercise with 24-hour gym access, and use the self-service laundry at this child-friendly and pet-friendly boutique hotel.
Ovolo the Valley, Fortitude Valley
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ Fortitude Valley ✅ Book Now
Looking for your pet to be pampered? Look no further than Ovolo the Valley. This 5-star boutique hotel offers dog beds, a food bowl, treats, and even assistance as needed.
A stay at Ovolo the Valley includes breakfast, social hour, and a pool.
Spicers Balfour Hotel, New Farm
⭐ 4.5/5 🗺️ New Farm ✅ Book Now
This boutique hotel has a “pooch package” that includes a dog bed and bowl.
Not only are the rooms beautiful, but their restaurant, Balfour Kitchen and Bar, serves delicious Vietnamese dishes. Balfour Kitchen was voted the best Vietnamese restaurant in Australia and placed on the Delicious Top 100 Restaurants list.
Spicer’s Balfour also has a rooftop bar.
This hotel is both child- and pet-friendly.
Check the current price of a stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel.
View Brisbane, Hamilton
⭐ 4.3/5 🗺️ Hamilton ✅ Book Now
Dogs are welcome at View Brisbane for a fee. They even have a dog concierge.
View Brisbane is a 4-star hotel with studios, suites, and family rooms in Hamilton with beautiful views of the Brisbane River.
The View offers complimentary parking, and they have a pool, spa, and on-site restaurant.
Find out the current price of a stay at View Brisbane.
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The Metropolitan, Spring Hill
⭐ 3.8/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Located in Spring Hill, the 3-star Metropolitan is within walking distance of the Brisbane CBD. There is also a free weekday bus from the Metropolitan to the Brisbane CBD.
The Metropolitan has options for families of up to 6 people.
Find the current price of a night at The Metropolitan in Spring Hill.
Riverside Hotel, Southbank
⭐ 3.6/5 🗺️ South Brisbane ✅ Book Now
A 4-star hotel in South Brisbane with free parking? The Riverside has hotel rooms and self-contained 1-bedroom apartments, all of which include free parking.
Find the current price of a stay at Riverside Hotel in Southbank.
Astor Apartments, Spring Hill
⭐ 3.4/5 🗺️ Spring Hill ✅ Book Now
Astor Apartments offers studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with balconies, kitchens, and laundry facilities.
The hotel has an outdoor pool and sauna.
Find the current price of a stay at Astor Apartments in Spring Hill.
Fleet Lane
⭐ 3.7/5 🗺️ South Brisbane ✅ Book Now
A rare inner-city hotel with free parking, Fleet Lane is a 4-star apartment-style hotel in South Brisbane.
Rooms at Fleet Lane range from studios to 3 bedrooms. All rooms include a kitchen and laundry facilities.
There is no pool at Fleet Lane, but there is a rooftop terrace, and the free pools at South Bank are within walking distance.
Find the current price of a stay at Fleet Lane.
Best Hotels in Brisbane Comparison Table
| Hotel | Neighborhood | Hotel Features | Room Features | Pet-Friendly | Check Availability |
| Alex Perry | Fortitude Valley | Outdoor swimming pool, city views, fitness center, BBQs | Kitchen, balconies in some units | No | Current Price |
| Astor Apartments | Spring Hill | Free Parking | Unique artwork, minifridge, and some have terraces | No | Current Price |
| Calile Hotel | Fortitude Valley | Outdoor pool, spa, library, 3 restaurants | 9 different types of rooms and suites | No | Current Price |
| Constance | Fortitude Valley | Rooftop bar and restaurant | Private courtyards, art-themed rooms | No | Current Price |
| Crystalbrook Vincent | Howard Smith Wharfs | Rooftop pool, bar, restaurant, unique artwork | Family rooms and 2-bedroom suites, balconies | No | Current Price |
| Emporium | South Brisbane | Rooftop pool, spa, sauna, multiple bars and restaurants, fitness center | Workstation, Nespresso machine, robes | No | Current Price |
| Fleet Lane | South Brisbane | Free parking, rooftop terrace | Kitchen, laundry facilities | No | Current Price |
| George Williams | Brisbane City | Bar and Restaurant | Colorful artwork, refrigerator | No | Current Price |
| Hyatt Regency | Brisbane City | Rooftop pool, multiple restaurants | Espresso machine, minibar | No | Current Price |
| Incholm by Ovolo | Spring Hill | 24-hour gym, self-service laundry, martini hour | Luxury suites, pillow options, 24-hour room service | Yes | Current Price |
| Kennigo | Spring Hill | Espresso bar | Family rooms, tea and coffee makers, and balconies | No | Current Price |
| Meriton Suites | Brisbane City | Indoor pool and spa | Kitchen, laundry facilities | No | Current Price |
| Metropolitan | Spring Hill | Free parking, mini market | Free snacks, unique design, robe, and slippers | No | Current Price |
| Oakwood Hotel and Apartments | Brisbane City | Outdoor pool and jacuzzi, restaurant | Kitchen, Laundry facilities | No | Current Price |
| Ovolo the Valley | Fortitude Valley | Breakfast and social hour, swimming pool, free laundry | Rooms and suites, including rooms with wall-to-wall windows | Yes | Current Price |
| Riverside | Southbank | Balconies, room service, and some have kitchens | Located in Central Station, with an outdoor pool and hot tub, multiple bars and restaurants | No | Current Price |
| Rydges | Southbank | Outdoor pool and spa | Balconies, family rooms | No | Current Price |
| Sofitel Brisbane Central | Brisbane City | Located in Central Station, with an outdoor pool and hot tub, multiple bars, and restaurants | City views | No | Current Price |
| Spicers Balfour | New Farm | Restaurant, rooftop bar | iPod docks, iPads, minibar | Yes | Current Price |
| View Brisbane | Hamilton | Swimming pool, spa, free parking, restaurant | Rooms and suites, including rooms with wall to wall windows | Yes | Current Price |
| W Brisbane | Brisbane City | Swimming pool, spa, bar, restaurant | Rooms and suites, including rooms with wall-to-wall windows | Yes | Current Price |
Best Hotels in Brisbane FAQ
Lin-Manuel Miranda stayed at the Emporium in South Bank on his visit to Brisbane. Emporium is a popular hotel among celebrities visiting Brisbane.
Other Brisbane hotels with celebrity guests include Sofitel and Calile.
Meriton Suites Brisbane has 2 locations in Brisbane. Meriton Suites Hershal Street has 77 floors, and Meriton Suites Adelaide Street has 74 floors.
Southbank is the touristy area of Brisbane, while the Brisbane CBD is filled with tall buildings and plenty of things to do. For those who want to stay somewhere a little bit quieter, Kangaroo Point or New Farm. Fortitude Valley is a unique area to stay in Brisbane and is close to nightlife.
Yes, it is easy to walk around the Brisbane CBD and the inner Brisbane suburbs. Brisbane also has good public transportation, including buses, trains, and ferries.
If you are looking to see just the highlights of Brisbane, a weekend or a long weekend visit is enough. For those who want to travel a bit outside of Brisbane on day trips should stay from 5 days to a week.
Brisbane is a walkable city with good public transportation. There are also taxi services and Uber available.
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