Great Southern Hotel Brisbane – A Favorite for Families in Brisbane
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Great Southern Hotel Brisbane offers 99 air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms, hairdryers, and toiletries. Each room includes a minibar, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies, and individually controlled air conditioning. Family rooms can accommodate up to four single beds or a mix of king and single beds. Some rooms face the Brisbane River, offering views of South Bank and the Queens Wharf construction. Tea and coffee facilities, ironing equipment, and free Wi-Fi are standard.
Dining Options
The hotel's restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine in a contemporary dining area with a communal lounge. Guests can order meals at the bar, which also offers drinks. Breakfast is available, and the property is surrounded by waterfront cocktail bars and seafood eateries at Eagle Street Pier, a 5-minute walk away.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel features an outdoor heated pool, a gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and light weights, and a business center. Michener's Room on Level 3 hosts weddings, corporate events, and banquets. Self-parking is available for AUD 25 per day, though availability may be limited during renovations.
Location & Transport
Located in Brisbane's CBD, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Central and Roma Street train stations, the Busway Station, and Queen Street shopping precinct. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is 1.5 km away, while South Bank Parklands, Treasury Casino, and City Botanic Gardens are within 750 meters. Brisbane Airport is a 17 km drive.
Services & Policies
The 24-hour reception offers dry cleaning, laundry, and tour assistance. Babysitting services and currency exchange are available. Early check-in starts at 11:00 AM, with late check-out until noon. Note: Ongoing renovations may temporarily affect lift access and parking availability. Construction across the road (Queen's Wharf project) is set for completion in late 2025.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor