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Sofitel Brisbane Central
Brisbane, Australia · Sofitel · Core Luxury
World Expo 88 put this house above Brisbane Central Station: the A$625 million fair drew 15.76 million people to South Bank and turned a Queensland capital into an international city. The hotel opened with the Expo in 1988. A train still reaches the airport in twenty-three minutes, which is why business travellers have used this address ever since.
- 433 rooms
- Opened 1988
- Neighborhood: Golden Triangle
About Sofitel Brisbane Central
- World Expo 88 drew more than 15.76 million paid visitors over six months, more than double the projected 7.8 million. Historians still treat it as the event that repositioned Brisbane.
- The hotel sits directly above Brisbane Central Station, with a rail link to the airport in 23 minutes.
- Brisbane hosts the 2032 Olympics. The house that opened for Expo 88 now sits in the middle of that city's next infrastructure wave.
History
Sofitel Brisbane Central opened in 1988 as part of Brisbane's major infrastructure expansion for EXPO 88, the World Exposition that transformed the city's South Bank waterfront. The hotel is connected to Brisbane Central Station and sits in the heart of the CBD adjacent to the Queen Street Mall. Brisbane's growth into Australia's third largest city and its selection to host the 2032 Olympic Games have elevated the city's international profile significantly. The Sofitel remains one of Brisbane's premier luxury addresses, connected directly to the city's key transport hub.
The setting
Above Brisbane Central Station in the Golden Triangle CBD, beside the Queen Street mall. South Bank is the river walk; the airport train is the business-travel reason.
Restaurants and bars
- Bistro Suzette — Restaurant · International
- Cuvée — Restaurant
Experiences
- Stephanies Spa Retreat — Award-winning spa offering body treatments, massage, skin treatments and the Opal Rasul Steam Room.
- Open-kitchen dining — Renowned open-kitchen dining experience showcasing Australia's abundance in French-influenced and global dishes.
- Rooftop pool and spa — Stunning rooftop pool and spa offering a relaxed, chic oasis above the CBD.
- Sofitel Fitness Gymnasium — Spacious gym with panoramic river city views and a Virtual Gym Instructor offering interactive touchscreen direction on equipment and fitness routines.
- Cuvée champagne bar — Champagne and wine bar with vintage and non-vintage champagne labels from great houses, Australian, European and New World wines and bespoke cocktails.
- 7-Paintings — Limited-time immersive dining experience combining fine cuisine, iconic artworks, storytelling, music and projections.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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