We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Brisbane, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Historic property. Cosy rooms. The Inchcolm by Ovolo offers accommodation in the heart of Brisbane. Set in a 1920’s era building this hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. The property offers complimentary access to the fitness facilities at Fitness First Elizabeth Street, located 700 metres away. The Inchcolm by Ovolo is just 5-minute walk from Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 10-minute drive away. The rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV. They feature a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can have a drink at the bar, or dine at The Inchcolm Bar, which offers a seasonal menu using local organic produce.Show full description
One of the most charming, well designed and historic boutique hotels in Brisbane! It also has very cosy rooms. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in the fashionable suburb of New Farm, Spicers Balfour Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel just 7 minutes’ from the Brisbane city centre. The luxurious rooms at Balfour Spicers include a flat-screen TV, DVD players, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some suites offer 1940's style art-deco style décor with a separate lounge area. Spicers Balfour Hotel rooftop bar serves cocktails and overlooks the city and Story Bridge. The Balfour Kitchen is open from Monday to Saturday and serves Modern Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the verandah or in the frangipani courtyard seven days a week. There is a private dining room, and a larger function room, available for celebrations or business events. Spicers Balfour Hotel is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Brisbane. It also has a highly rated breakfast and a popular rooftop bar. And it is the most popular small luxury hotel in Brisbane, among couples.
Delightful property. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in the city of Brisbane, with direct access to restaurants, shopping and bars, The Calile Hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa facilities. You can complete your Brisbane experience with visits to the city’s art galleries, museums and the CBD, all within a short drive from the property. The Calile Hotel offers generous guest rooms, including city and pool view rooms. Each room is designed with the guest experience in mind, with most offering an individual balcony or terrace and all featuring Chromecast and Bluetooth sound bar, automated blackout blinds, Grown Alchemist bathroom amenities, a locally curated minibar, 55 inch UHD television and complimentary WiFi. Create memorable moments in time at The Calile Hotel. Enjoy the many facilities at the property, including the four on site restaurants Lobby Bar, Hellenika, SK Steak & Oyster and Sushi Room. Relax with a cocktail in a poolside cabana or at the hotel's spa facilities, which provide a holistic wellness experience with modern approaches to skin health, medical aesthetics and beauty essentials. Museum of Brisbane is 2.6 km from The Calile Hotel, while Queensland Art Gallery is 4.3 km away. Brisbane Airport is 14 km from the property.Show full description
Great location. Great views. Popular among couples and women. Crystalbrook Vincent has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Brisbane. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, rooms have a desk and a TV. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Continental and American breakfast options are available each morning at Crystalbrook Vincent. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Brisbane Showgrounds is 2.6 km from Crystalbrook Vincent, while New Farm Riverwalk is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Set in Brisbane, 700 metres from Roma Street Parklands, Art Series - The Johnson offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Brisbane Central Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room includes a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At Art Series - The Johnson the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Queen Street Mall, Roma Street Station and Brisbane Showgrounds. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 12 km from Art Series - The Johnson.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. Just 150 metres from the CityCat and CityFerry, the Il Mondo Boutique Hotel offers free private parking on site. This stylish accommodation offers a Japanese restaurant, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access in public areas. The modern rooms are fully air-conditioned and come with an en suite bathroom. Amenities include a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and cable television. The property provides free bike rental services for guests to explore the area. There is a self-service laundry facility and dry cleaning services can be arranged. There is also a guest lounge with a library. Hotel Il Mondo Boutique is 1.5 km from Fortitude Valley and the Chinatown. It is 2 km from the Old Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Brisbane Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Brisbane.
Historic. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. The award-winning Treasury Casino & Hotel boasts luxurious rooms and suites offering old-world charm and modern comforts such as free WiFi. Situated just 200 metres from Brisbane River, this historic property offers 6 restaurants, 5 bars and a 24-hour reception desk. Housed in one of Australia's grandest heritage buildings, Treasury Casino & Hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from Queen Street Mall's shopping, dining and nightlife. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, QPAC and Southbank Parklands are set just across the river, within 15 minutes’ walk. Brisbane Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Each of the elegant rooms feature high-ceilings, deluxe marble bathrooms and antique-style furnishings. All include a large flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, an in-room safe and a minibar. Housekeeping services are offered twice a day. Additional guest facilities include conference and meeting rooms, self-parking for an additional charge of $30 per day and valet parking for an additional charge of $45 per day, laundry services and a fully equipped fitness centre with a sauna.Show full description
Charming. Cosy rooms. Rooftop pool. Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley and inspired by the eclectic culture and iconic history of the neighbourhood, Ovolo The Valley Brisbane features a rooftop pool looking out onto the Fortitude Valley surroundings, a sauna, well-equipped fitness centre and a meeting room. The property offers an oasis of colour and art, with custom wallpaper, eccentric furniture and illustrations curated throughout all spaces and rooms. Artwork from emerging artists are displayed to match the eclectic nature of the property. Each room offers 24-hour room service, free in-room mini bar, a large flat screen TV, Google Chromecast device and free WiFi. Other features include a self-serve laundry, additional wall plugs, phone chargers, and a Smart voice-activated speaker. Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost. The hotel is surrounded by shopping, restaurants and bars. Ovolo The Valley is just minutes from Brisbane's city centre and chic Valley nightlife.Show full description
Great value. Great location. Nestled in the heart of the fashionable James Street Precinct in Fortitude Valley, guests at Sage James Street are treated to an array of stylish boutiques showcasing the latest fashion trends and locally designed pieces, all within arms reach. Embrace a lively atmosphere, with street art adorning the walls and a palpable sense of creativity in the air. Easy into our relaxing guestrooms, with elegant interiors and thoughtful Ink & Water bath amenities, inspired by the trendy boroughs of inner city living. Sage guests can experience complimentary access to Lina Rooftop & Bar, 1500sqm of luxe, elevated landscape boasting an open-air terrace, prestige rooftop restaurant, and Australia's first non-residential tower infinity pool. Closer by, gain complimentary passes to Fortitude Valley Pool & Gymnasium. Self parking is available in close proximity to Sage James Street for $35 per day in the secure undercover public car park via Arthur Street. Sage is pet friendly. Bring your furry companion and spoil them with Australia’s best dog + pet products from Scratch. Sage Hotel James Street, Brisbane is 1km from Fortitude Valley Music Hall, 4.9km from Suncorp Stadium and 11.2km from Brisbane Airport.Show full description
Located 15 minutes’ drive from Brisbane City Centre, The Brook by Nightcap Plus features an on-site bistro. Guests can relax with a drink at the bar and enjoy evening entertainment, including trivia nights. Hotel Brook is conveniently situated adjacent to Brookside Shopping Centre, and 8 minutes’ walk from from Mitchelton Train Station. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Suncorp Stadium and 17 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a private bathroom, and towels and linen are provided. Some rooms include a flat-screen TV.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Featuring free WiFi, a heated swimming pool and 2 restaurants, Glen Hotel and Suites is located 15 minutes' drive from central Brisbane. It offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Lily Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Deck eatery is also open for casual dining. Alphonsus Pizza is open for lunch and dinner. A room service menu is available if you wish to dine in the comfort of your room. All air-conditioned accommodation has an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a minibar. Each has ironing facilities, a work desk, as well as a private bathroom with a hairdryer. They offer an in-room safe. Glen Hotel is less than 5 minutesâ drive from Brisbane Technology Park and 8 minutesâ drive from Westfield Garden City Shopping Centre. Brisbane Airport is 20 minutesâ drive away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Boasting a fitness centre and views of the river, Emporium Hotel South Bank is set in Brisbane, 400 metres from South Bank Parklands. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Brisbane Exhibition Centre. It features a spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at Emporium Hotel South Bank also provide guests with a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe. City Botanical Gardens is an 11-minute walk from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 14 km from Emporium Hotel South Bank.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Brisbane. It also has outstanding views, a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Charming. Historic. Great location. Royal Albert Boutique Hotel offers spacious accommodation with 24-hour reception in the heart of Brisbane CBD (Central Business District). All rooms, suites and apartments include elegant mahogany furniture, an LCD TV and an iPod docking station. Originally built in 1913, this beautifully restored heritage-listed building features wide corridors, 12-foot-high ceilings and a large collection of original oil paintings. Queen Street Mall and the restaurants of Albert Street are on the doorstep. It is a 10-minute walk to South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Roma Street Station is just 1 km away. Morrison Hotel is 10 minutes' drive away. The air-conditioned rooms and apartments include a bathroom, a refrigerator with minibar, cable TV and kitchen or kitchenette facilities. Guests only have access to the floor they are staying on.Show full description
Good breakfast. Boasting free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar, Gambaro Hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane's vibrant Caxton Street. This boutique property is a 4-minute walk from Suncorp Stadium. All rooms boast a private bathroom with luxurious toiletries. Each custom-designed, air-conditioned room includes flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, ironing supplies and tea/coffee making facilities. The multi-award winning Gambaro Seafood Restaurant is renowned for its signature mud crab and lobster specialties. Other menu items include Hervey Bay scallops, Moreton Bay Bugs and Tasmanian oysters. Guests can enjoy a steak at the Chef Hat awarded Black Hide Steakhouse by Gambaro. Gambaro Hotel Brisbane is a 5-minute drive from Brisbane’s city centre and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Roma Street Transit Centre. South Bank Parklands and Queen Street Mall are both a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. The Colmslie Hotel is conveniently located 6 kilometres from the city centre in Brisbane's inner eastern suburbs. All rooms include king-size beds and free Wi-Fi internet access. This modern stylish 4. 5-star hotel has spacious rooms with individually controlled air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and mini bar. Latest release movies and flat-screen TV are included. Secure underground car parking is free. The Colmslie also offers room service, restaurant and bar, laundry and dry cleaning facilities. The Colmslie Hotel is located 10 minutes’ drive from Brisbane Airport.Show full description
Stylish. Great views. Nice interior design. W Brisbane is located on North Quay with views over the Brisbane River. Offering 312 spacious guest rooms, W Brisbane boasts three restaurants and bars, a spa and fitness centre. The 5 star hotel is within walking distance to South Bank and Brisbane's public transport system. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property. Each stylishly appointed guestroom and suite will feature views of the Brisbane River out to Mount Coot-tha or South Bank, custom furnishings and interiors, in room mix bar and complimentary luxe amenities. It also has a 55-inch LED TV and a Bluetooth speaker. W Brisbane features three dining venues to experience. Guests can relax with light bites and a refreshing drink at WET Deck, an urban oasis with pool overlooking the Brisbane River. Living Room Bar offers innovative cocktails and snacks at night with live DJ entertainment. Guest can relax at AWAY Spa offering massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. Popular points of interest near W Brisbane include Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands. The property is within walking distance of the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Popular among women. Offering modern accommodation with a fitness centre and indoor pool, Eatons Hill Hotel is set in Brisbane in the Queensland Region, 15 km from Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Guests can choose from one of the hotel's many restaurant options. There are function spaces available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a king-size bed, Smart TV with cable channels, free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms include a private bathroom with complimentary Appelles toiletries and a hairdryer. Free covered parking is also available for guests. Eatons Hill Hotel is located nearby various restaurants, shops, cafes and supermarkets. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Amora Hotel Brisbane is situated only 300 mtrs from Central Station and within walking distance to The Queen St Mall, Treasury Casino, Suncorp Stadium and the entertainment precincts of Howard Smith Wharves and Fortitude Valley. The hotel offers 296 spacious guest rooms and suites ideal for the leisure or business traveler, fully equipped gymnasium, sauna and outdoor pool, dedicated Conference Centre and undercover secure parking for your convenience. Dining options inhouse include modern Australian cuisine in The Dapl Restaurant, Lobby Bar for pre or post cocktails, casual dining in Two Donkeys Café and 24 hours Room Service. With easy access from Brisbane Airport, Amora Hotel Brisbane is your ideal Brisbane base.Show full description
Located in Brisbane and with Streets Beach reachable within 2.7 km, K2 Brisbane provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. Queen Street Mall is 1.5 km away and Brisbane Showgrounds is 1.8 km from the hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Roma Street Parklands, Roma Street Station and Brisbane Central Station. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 12 km from K2 Brisbane.Show full description
Guests can enjoy dining at the onsite bar and restaurant when they stay at Calamvale Hotel Suites and Conference Centre. All modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Free parking is included. Calamvale Hotel Suites is located opposite Calamvale Central Shopping Centre. Brisbane CBD is a 15-minute drive away and Brisbane Airport is a 22-minute drive. All air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area and a desk. They offer tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have a bath robe and slippers. Guests enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour reception and room service. There are also laundry facilities.Show full description
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