INTERCONTINENTAL BRISBANE BY IHG, Brisbane

Hilton Brisbane - A CBD hotel with rooftop tennis court, modern dining, and direct mall access

Located in Brisbane's central business district and connected to Queen Street Mall, this 5-star Brisbane hotel spans 25 floors around a glass-domed atrium. The Hilton Brisbane features 26909.5 ft² of meeting spaces, making it the largest hotel conference venue in the CBD. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, walk-in shower, mini-bar, and tea/coffee facilities, with executive rooms offering additional amenities like bathrobes and slippers. The Vintaged Bar + Grill, led by Executive Chef Dario Fiorino, serves premium Australian wagyu beef, dry-aged steaks, and sustainably sourced seafood cooked on an open grill. A 24-hour fitness center and the CBD's only rooftop tennis court occupy level seven. The property connects to Queen Street Mall via a pedestrian walkway to the sixth-floor reception, with street-level access available on Elizabeth Street. Major attractions within a 10-minute walk include South Bank Parklands, Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Pros

Direct pedestrian access to Queen Street Mall via elevated walkway

Multiple nearby dining options within 984.3 ft, including Jimmy's On The Mall and Vapiano Albert Lane

Major cultural landmarks within 0.5 miles: Brisbane Arcade, Customs House, and Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

Harry Seidler-designed architecture featuring a distinctive glass-domed atrium

Cons

Brisbane River is 0.5 miles from the property

Story Bridge viewpoint requires a 2-kilometer journey