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Where to stay in Brisbane, from riverside hotels near South Bank to boutique bases close to Fortitude Valley and the CBD.

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Where To Stay: Hotel Shortlist

A practical hotel shortlist for different Brisbane trips, from design-led James Street stays to river-view CBD bases and South Bank weekends.

Fortitude Valley

The Calile Hotel

Best for design, pool culture, James Street restaurants and a resort-like city stay.

South Bank

Emporium Hotel South Bank

Best for skyline views, cultural precinct access and a polished South Bank weekend.

Brisbane City

W Brisbane

Best for river views, bold rooms and easy CBD access.

Howard Smith Wharves

Crystalbrook Vincent

Best for Story Bridge drama, art-led interiors and immediate riverside dining.

Queen Street Mall

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Best for shopping, business trips and a central city base.

New Farm

Spicers Balfour Hotel

Best for boutique calm, leafy streets and a more residential Brisbane stay.

Queen's Wharf

The Star Grand Brisbane

Best for the new Queen's Wharf precinct and large-scale city-hotel energy.

Reference signals include Tripadvisor hotel listings, Wallpaper's 2025 Calile review, hotel websites and current luxury-hotel roundups.

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