other amenities include guest laundry facilities, a gym, and a rooftop infinity pool with a sundeck. secured parking is available for a fee, while bike rentals are free. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate living areas. contemporary studios with kitchens feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and washer/dryers. some have balconies and/or spa tubs. a 4-minute walk from south bank train station, this hip, urban-chic hotel is half a kilometre from the south bank parklands and a kilometre from queensland museum. theres a cafe and a lively bar. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Brisbane Airport 20 min
South Bank Visitor Centre (8 min) Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. Brisbane City Hall (8 min) Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. New Farm Park (15 min) Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (6 min) Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Story Bridge (8 min) Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Museum of Brisbane (8 min) Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Brisbane Museum (5 min) Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum 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. The Wheel of Brisbane. (10 min) Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (10 min) Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (13 min) Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (13 min) 56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (19 min) The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. Roma Street Parkland (9 min) Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (17 min) Scenic mountaintop viewpoint with expansive city views, plus a cafe & restaurant. |