check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded quarters add river-view balconies. in the south bank area of brisbane, this polished hotel is a 3-minute walk from south brisbane train station and a 5-minute walk from the queensland performing arts centre. parking is offered for a surcharge. room service is available 24/7. there's a chic mediterranean restaurant/bar, as well as a ground-floor cafe/bar and an outdoor pool. the plush, contemporary rooms and suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities include a gym, a spa and meeting space Brisbane Airport 20 min
The Wheel of Brisbane. (4 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Brisbane Museum (3 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (12 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (18 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Story Bridge (11 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (13 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. St Helena Island National Park (9 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (9 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. South Bank Visitor Centre (5 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Museum of Brisbane (12 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Roma Street Parkland (8 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (16 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane City Hall (12 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. New Farm Park (17 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (8 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. |