| high-end suites add separate lounges; some have wet bars and/or rooftop terraces. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids age 12 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. on a bustling street lined with restaurants and shops, this glam hotel is 6 km the gallery of modern art and 13 km from brisbane airport. featuring marble and brass decor, the upscale rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment; some add sitting areas and/or balconies. amenities include a contemporary lobby bar, a library, and an airy restaurant with a furnished terrace, plus an outdoor pool, a gym and luxe spa
Brisbane Airport 18 min
New Farm Park (6 min)
Sprawling public park featuring grassy expanses, recreational facilities & an arts center. Story Bridge (16 min)
Pedestrian- & bicycle-friendly bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & river. Roma Street Parkland (8 min)
Expansive, acclaimed park featuring contemporary display gardens, waterways & an amphitheater. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (17 min)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory. South Bank Visitor Centre (13 min)
Sprawling public park of lawns, gardens & playgrounds, plus a river-swimming beach & a Ferris wheel. The Wheel of Brisbane. (12 min)
Enclosed gondolas carry visitors 200 feet into the air day & night for panoramic views of Brisbane. Howard Smith Wharves (13 min)
Busy, modern waterside development with restaurants, breweries & a sleek, contemporary hotel. Brisbane Botanic Gardens (18 min)
56-hectare, subtropical botanic gardens featuring native & exotic plants, plus workshops & events. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (11 min)
Landmark botanical garden offering an array of plant life, ponds, picnic areas & a concert venue. Museum of Brisbane (8 min)
Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (7 min)
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (21 min)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species. St Helena Island National Park (11 min)
5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi. Brisbane City Hall (8 min)
Active historic government building with guided tours featuring the clock tower, plus a museum. Brisbane Museum (13 min)
Museum, reptiles, natural history, and art museum | 
