Brisbane, capital city of Queensland Australia, is home to countless recreational opportunities and boasts big-city arts, entertainment, and shopping. Coined Australia’s “most livable city,” Brisbane is more than livable in the way of accommodations for the visitor.
Brisbane hotels are found throughout the city, and include options for all tastes and travel budgets. From the stately and classic, to the ultra-modern or simply the economical, Brisbane hotels treat the visitor to an overnight stay that compliments a stop to this exciting and beautiful city. Many Brisbane hotels are conveniently situated near the Brisbane Airport and downtown Brisbane, in close proximity to all the city has to offer.
The Brisbane Riverview Hotel, located on the Brisbane River, is a five-star Australian hotel that goes to great lengths in its service and accommodations. Boasting fabulous views of the river, the Brisbane Riverview Hotel offers luxurious guest rooms and suites, and its in-hotel restaurant, The Zig Zag, features the freshest Queensland seafood and over 100 premium Australian wines. The Brisbane Riverview Hotel is the closest hotel to the Brisbane Airport—a mere ten minute drive--- and only six minutes from Brisbane’s central business district. Also be sure to give the Marriott Hotel Brisbane a good look if you’re looking for an option that will enhance your stay in the country.
Other Brisbane hotels include the newer 212 Margaret Street Hotel, situated near the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and offering views of both the Brisbane River and downtown Brisbane skyline. For the corporate traveler, Brisbane offers several extended-stay, apartment style accommodations that include well-appointed corporate meeting rooms and facilities.
Delightful bed and breakfast accommodations are located throughout the city and surrounding areas such as Fortitude Valley and Highgate Hill, and offer the traveler a “home away from home” experience. Several Brisbane bed and breakfasts are turn-of-the-century or older Victorian homes, lovingly renovated and equipped with modern amenities that will enable you to enjoy your trip in comfort.
Last minute hotels in Brisbane can be found, especially during the off-season. To book last minute hotels in Brisbane, check with a travel agent or online for web specials. Last minute hotels in Brisbane can be tough to find during the busy tourist season or during special Brisbane city events, but a phone call may net the traveler a room in the event of cancellations.
With all the plentiful options for accommodations that Brisbane offers, the traveler to this wondrous and exciting city is sure to find a perfect fit for one night or several days.
