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Emporium Hotel South Bank
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Independent · Core Luxury
Emporium Hotel South Bank opened in 2018 as 143 all-suite keys on Brisbane's cultural riverfront, a one-minute walk from South Bank station, next to QPAC and the Queensland Cultural Centre. Gold-leaf mirrors, marble baths, an infinity pool. World Travel Awards called it Australia's Leading Hotel Residences in 2025.
- 143 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: South Bank
About Emporium Hotel South Bank
- Opened 2018; 143 all-suite rooms, every key a suite.
- One-minute walk from South Bank station; next to QPAC and the Queensland Cultural Centre.
- Australia's Leading Hotel Residences 2025 (World Travel Awards).
History
Emporium Hotel South Bank opened in 2018 with 143 all-suite rooms on Brisbane's cultural riverfront — a rare luxury all-suite address that helped lift the city beyond its business-hotel reputation with direct access to QPAC and the Queensland Cultural Centre.
The setting
3 km from City Botanic Gardens. 4 km from Story Bridge.
Restaurants and bars
- Firma Italian — Restaurant · Italian
- The Reserve Wine Bar — Bar
- Belle Époque — Restaurant · Handcrafted pastries, refined brunches, high teas
Experiences
- The Reserve Experience — Wine experience at The Reserve Wine Bar; sample rare vintages and savour the past.
- Straddie Sky & Sip Adventure — Listed as an experience offered by the hotel; no further detail printed.
- Reef & Retreat – Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Day Tour — Day tour listed as an experience; no further detail printed.
- Lone Pine Platinum Wildlife Tour — Wildlife tour listed as an experience; no further detail printed.
- Helicopter Experience — Helicopter experience listed as an experience; no further detail printed.
- E-Bikes — E-bike hire or tours listed as an experience; no further detail printed.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Australia's Leading Hotel Residences 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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