A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Brisbane, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Located 15 minutes’ drive from Brisbane City Centre, Nightelier Mitchelton The Brook (formally known as The Brook by Nightcap Plus) offers 40 rooms – from cosy studios to roomy apartments – each one designed to make your stay feel easy, with everything right where you need it. Mornings start with a hot breakfast, or a slow coffee in the lounge.
Hotel Brook is conveniently situated adjacent to Brookside Shopping Centre, and 8 minutes’ walk from from Mitchelton Train Station. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Suncorp Stadium and 17 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport.
All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a private bathroom, and towels and linen are provided. Some rooms include a flat-screen TV.
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Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. Just 150 metres from the CityCat and CityFerry, the Il Mondo Boutique Hotel offers free private parking on site. This stylish accommodation offers a Japanese restaurant, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access in public areas.
The modern rooms are fully air-conditioned and come with an en suite bathroom. Amenities include a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and cable television.
The property provides free bike rental services for guests to explore the area. There is a self-service laundry facility and dry cleaning services can be arranged. There is also a guest lounge with a library.
Hotel Il Mondo Boutique is 1.5 km from Fortitude Valley and the Chinatown. It is 2 km from the Old Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Brisbane Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Brisbane.
Charming. Historic property. Cosy rooms. The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels offers accommodation in the heart of Brisbane. Set in a 1920’s era building this hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. The property offers complimentary access to the fitness facilities at Fitness First Elizabeth Street, located 700 metres away.
The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels is just 5-minute walk from Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 10-minute drive away.
The rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV. They feature a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer.
Guests can have a drink at the bar, or dine at The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels Bar, which offers a seasonal menu using local organic produce.Show full description
One of the most charming, well designed and historic boutique hotels in Brisbane! It also has very cosy rooms. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in the fashionable suburb of New Farm, Spicers Balfour Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel just 7 minutes’ from the Brisbane city centre.
The luxurious rooms at Balfour Spicers include a flat-screen TV, DVD players, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some suites offer 1940's style art-deco style décor with a separate lounge area.
Spicers Balfour Hotel rooftop bar serves cocktails and overlooks the city and Story Bridge. The Balfour Kitchen is open from Monday to Saturday and serves Modern Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the verandah or in the frangipani courtyard seven days a week. There is a private dining room, and a larger function room, available for celebrations or business events.
Spicers Balfour Hotel is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Brisbane. It also has a highly rated breakfast. And it is the most popular small luxury hotel in Brisbane, among couples.
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Boasting a fitness centre and views of the river, Emporium Hotel South Bank is set in Brisbane, 400 metres from South Bank Parklands. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Brisbane Exhibition Centre. It features a spa centre and a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at Emporium Hotel South Bank also provide guests with a balcony. All rooms have a wardrobe.
City Botanical Gardens is an 11-minute walk from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 14 km from Emporium Hotel South Bank.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Brisbane. It also has outstanding views.
Delightful property. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in the city of Brisbane, with direct access to restaurants, shopping and bars, The Calile Hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa facilities. You can complete your Brisbane experience with visits to the city’s art galleries, museums and the CBD, all within a short drive from the property.
The Calile Hotel offers generous guest rooms, including city and pool view rooms. Each room is designed with the guest experience in mind, with most offering an individual balcony or terrace and all featuring Chromecast and Bluetooth sound bar, automated blackout blinds, Grown Alchemist bathroom amenities, a locally curated minibar, 55 inch UHD television and complimentary WiFi.
Create memorable moments in time at The Calile Hotel. Enjoy the many facilities at the property, including the four on site restaurants Lobby Bar, Hellenika, SK Steak & Oyster and Sushi Room. Relax with a cocktail in a poolside cabana or at the hotel's spa facilities, which provide a holistic wellness experience with modern approaches to skin health, medical aesthetics and beauty essentials.
Museum of Brisbane is 2.6 km from The Calile Hotel, while Queensland Art Gallery is 4.3 km away. Brisbane Airport is 14 km from the property.Show full description
Historic. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Treasury Hotel offers a sophisticated blend of elegance and five-star luxury, ensuring an exceptional experience for all guests through its contemporary service, refined style, and unique interiors.
Strategically located within one of Australia's grandest heritage buildings, Treasury Hotel is just a short walk of less than five minutes from the Queens Wharf precinct and the vibrant shopping and dining options at Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, QPAC, and Southbank Parklands are easily accessible, located within a 15-minute walk across the river. Furthermore, Brisbane Airport is conveniently only a 25-minute drive away.
The hotel features 96 unique rooms, each characterized by high ceilings, luxurious marble bathrooms, and antique-style furnishings, complemented by modern amenities typical of a five-star establishment, including flat-screen TVs, in-room safes, and minibars. Daily housekeeping services are also provided.
Additional guest amenities include onsite self-parking at an additional charge of $30 per day, valet parking at $45 per day, and access to a fully equipped fitness centre.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great interior design. Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley and inspired by the eclectic culture and iconic history of the neighbourhood, Ovolo The Valley Brisbane features a rooftop pool looking out onto the Fortitude Valley surroundings, a sauna, well-equipped fitness centre and a meeting room.
The property offers an oasis of colour and art, with custom wallpaper, eccentric furniture and illustrations curated throughout all spaces and rooms. Artwork from emerging artists are displayed to match the eclectic nature of the property.
Each room offers room service, in-room mini bar, a large flat screen TV, Google Chromecast device and free WiFi. Other features include a self-serve laundry, additional wall plugs, phone chargers, and a Smart voice-activated speaker. Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost.
The hotel is surrounded by shopping, restaurants and bars. Ovolo The Valley is just minutes from Brisbane's city centre and chic Valley nightlife.
Between July and September, we’re giving parts of the hotel a little TLC! During this time, our pool and gym will be taking a short vacation — but no worries, we’ve teamed up with a nearby partner so you can still keep up your laps and reps.
There might be a bit of construction buzz in the background, but we’re doing everything we can to keep it from affecting your stay. Thanks for bearing with us while we glow up! . Show full description
Offering modern accommodation with a fitness centre and indoor pool, Eatons Hill Hotel is set in Brisbane in the Queensland Region, 15 km from Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Guests can choose from one of the hotel's many restaurant options. There are function spaces available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a king-size bed, Smart TV with cable channels, free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms include a private bathroom with complimentary Appelles toiletries and a hairdryer. Free covered parking is also available for guests.
Eatons Hill Hotel is located nearby various restaurants, shops, cafes and supermarkets. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Great views. Popular among couples. Crystalbrook Vincent has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Brisbane. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
At the hotel, rooms have a desk and a TV. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.
Continental and American breakfast options are available each morning at Crystalbrook Vincent.
The accommodation offers a sun terrace.
Brisbane Showgrounds is 2.6 km from Crystalbrook Vincent, while New Farm Riverwalk is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Conveniently located 10 minutes' drive from both Brisbane Airport and Brisbane city centre, The Kingsford Brisbane Airport Hotel boasts a 24/7 front desk and a communal terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a free shuttle service to the International Cruise Terminal.
The hotel proudly displays local artworks throughout all public areas and its elegant rooms and suites. The terrace is the perfect place to relax at the end of a long day.
Each of the air-conditioned, modern rooms features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and a work desk. The bathroom includes a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The Kingsford Brisbane Airport is 10 minutes' drive from Brisbane Entertainment Centre, South Bank Parklands and The Gabba. The popular Portside Cruise Terminals, Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses are all within walking distance.
You can enjoy breakfast at the on-site café, which features coffee from local roasters. There are also a number of restaurants within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Good breakfast. Offering guests a 5-star luxury escape within the heart of the Brisbane Airport precinct, 16 km from Brisbane CBD (Central Business District), Pullman Brisbane Airport features a year-round outdoor pool and fitness centre. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, led by a renowned chef.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries.
Apron Restaurant & Bar is located on the ground floor and boasts a stunning aspect out to the resort style pool terrace. The sumptuous dining space encompasses a private dining room and intimate bar space with a distinctly international vibe.
Surrounding the pool is a sleek patio where you can relax on the daybeds with some chilled champagne and seafood. The pool includes a dedicated 20 metre lap zone set against a custom stone feature wall.
The property is conveniently located next to the Brisbane Airport conference Centre. Brisbane Powerhouse is 12 km from Pullman Brisbane Airport, while RNA Showgrounds is 12 km from the property. Brisbane Airport is a few steps away.Show full description
Historic. Charming. Great location. Royal Albert Boutique Hotel offers spacious accommodation with 24-hour reception in the heart of Brisbane CBD (Central Business District). All rooms, suites and apartments include elegant mahogany furniture, an LCD TV and an iPod docking station.
Originally built in 1913, this beautifully restored heritage-listed building features wide corridors, 12-foot-high ceilings and a large collection of original oil paintings.
Queen Street Mall and the restaurants of Albert Street are on the doorstep. It is a 10-minute walk to South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Roma Street Station is just 1 km away. Morrison Hotel is 10 minutes' drive away.
The air-conditioned rooms and apartments include a bathroom, a refrigerator with minibar, cable TV and kitchen or kitchenette facilities. Guests only have access to the floor they are staying on.Show full description
Great value. Situated in Brisbane's vibrant Southbank precinct, Hotel Diana Woolloongabba offers spacious air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi and free parking is available. Also have a 24-hour Fitness Centre.
Hotel Diana Woolloongabba's rooms feature comfortable furnishings and en suite bath facilities.
Hotel Diana Woolloongabba is located opposite the Brisbane Mater and Lady Cilento Children's Hospital. The South Bank Parklands, the legendary Gabba sports stadium and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre are all just a short walk away. Morrison Hotel is 4 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Situated 5 minutes' walk from Brisbane River and South Bank Parklands, Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank boasts stylish rooms with free WiFi. Guests enjoy an onsite restaurant and a 24/7 front desk.
Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank is just 5 minutes' walk from South Bank train station and 7 minutes' walk from Morrison Hotel. It is within 15 minutes' walk of QPAC, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Gabba Cricket Ground.
Each of the modern rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, tea/coffee making facilities and free toiletries. Certain rooms also offer either city or river views.
Brisbane Airport is 14 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar, The Beetson Hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane's vibrant Caxton Street. This boutique property is a 4-minute walk from Suncorp Stadium.
Each custom-designed, air-conditioned room includes flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, ironing supplies and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms boast a private bathroom with luxurious toiletries.
The Beetson Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Brisbane’s city centre and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Roma Street Transit Centre. South Bank Parklands and Queen Street Mall are both a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
Great views. Nice interior design. W Brisbane is located on North Quay with views over the Brisbane River. Offering 312 spacious guest rooms, W Brisbane boasts three restaurants and bars, a spa and fitness centre. The 5 star hotel is within walking distance to South Bank and Brisbane's public transport system. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property.
Each stylishly appointed guestroom and suite will feature views of the Brisbane River out to Mount Coot-tha or South Bank, custom furnishings and interiors, in room mix bar and complimentary luxe amenities. It also has a 55-inch LED TV and a Bluetooth speaker.
W Brisbane features three dining venues to experience. Guests can relax with light bites and a refreshing drink at WET Deck, an urban oasis with pool overlooking the Brisbane River. Living Room Bar offers innovative cocktails and snacks at night with live DJ entertainment.
Experience The Lex, our signature restaurant, where the spirit of NYC, the birthplace of W Hotels, comes to life. Celebrating fresh produce, natural cooking, our menu reimagines classic dishes with playful twists, blending the bold flavors of a New York-style grill with a distinctive Brisbane flair
Guest can relax at AWAY Spa offering massage, facials, manicures and pedicures.
Popular points of interest near W Brisbane include Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands. The property is within walking distance of the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Great location. Located in the cultural centre of Fortitude Valley, The Constance features rooms with unique street art interiors. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
The Constance Accommodation is a 5-minute drive from Brisbane CBD and an 8-minute drive from Suncorp Stadium. Brisbane Airport is a 13-minute drive away.
All rooms offer entertainment features including an iPod docking station and a 50-55-inch LSP TV. Also on offer is a desk, minibar on demand, and a bathroom with a shower. Some rooms offer a private spa bath, courtyard, or spacious terrace.
Guests enjoy the convenience of 24-hour check in, you can ask our friendly team for local recommendations and travel assistance at our reception desk.Show full description
Stylish. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Located in Brisbane, 3 km from Streets Beach, Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection by IHG provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from New Farm Riverwalk, 1.6 km from Brisbane Central Station and 1.5 km from Brisbane Showgrounds. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection by IHG features certain rooms that include a terrace, and every room is equipped with a kettle. All units in the accommodation are equipped with free toiletries and an iPad.
A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Popular points of interest near Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, Vignette Collection by IHG include Queen Street Mall, New Farm Park and Story Bridge. Brisbane Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar, a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant!
Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among women. Set in Brisbane, 2.5 km from Streets Beach, The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.
The units in the hotel are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player.
Popular points of interest near The Johnson Brisbane - Art Series include Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane Central Station and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
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