check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is available (fee). amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. the luxe studios feature modern interiors and mosaic-tiled showers. all offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, as well as kitchenettes with nespresso machines. a 13-minute walk from central station, this sleek apartment hotel in a modern high-rise building is also a 4-minute walk from brisbane city botanic gardens and 2 km from the south bank entertainment district. plush 1-bedroom apartments add living rooms and full kitchens. there's also a polished restaurant with an eclectic menu by celebrity chef pete evans. room service is available Brisbane Airport 20 min
Story Bridge (8 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. 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. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (13 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. St Helena Island National Park (12 min) 5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Roma Street Parkland (6 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (6 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (16 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. Brisbane Museum (9 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum Brisbane City Hall (9 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Museum of Brisbane (10 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. South Bank Visitor Centre (9 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (7 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. New Farm Park (15 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. The Wheel of Brisbane. (13 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. |