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Emporium Hotel South Bank
A 143-suite luxury hotel on Grey Street in South Bank, with a rooftop infinity pool and bar, river views, a spa and several restaurants and bars.
At a glance
- Type
- All-suite luxury hotel
- Area
- South Bank, Brisbane, Australia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- emporiumhotels.com.au
Good to know
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Rooftop bar
- Spa
- Sauna and steam rooms
- Gym
- Valet parking
- 24-hour room service
- EV charging
Why we recommend it
Emporium Hotel South Bank is an all-suite luxury hotel on Grey Street, in the South Bank precinct that holds many of Brisbane's main cultural institutions. It has 143 suites, many of them overlooking the river, and the style is bold, modern and lively. Some suites have freestanding bathtubs, and the top category, the Frangipani Suite, measures around 120 square metres. The hotel is included in the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection.
The rooftop is the main draw. An infinity pool looks out over the city, and the Terrace rooftop bar and restaurant shares the same views; note that it closes occasionally for maintenance, so check before you go. Within the building are Signature, a modern Australian restaurant, a classic piano bar, The Reserve wine bar and Belle Epoque, the ground-floor venue where breakfast is served from 6.30am on weekdays.
Facilities are extensive. There is a spa with sauna and steam rooms, a gym and an outdoor pool, along with 24-hour room service, a 24-hour front desk, concierge, free wi-fi, bike hire and luggage storage. Parking and valet parking are available, with EV charging, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Adjoining rooms, cribs, rollaway beds and cots are available on request, subject to availability and in some cases at extra cost. The hotel also has a wine cellar and multilingual staff, and it is entirely non-smoking.
Practical details are worth noting before you arrive. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am. Full prepayment is taken at check-in, together with an incidentals hold per room, and photo ID is required. The hotel has a strict no-party policy, and private airport transfers can be arranged at extra cost.
The hotel suits couples, business travellers and anyone wanting a high-end base close to the galleries, theatres and parklands of South Bank. Grey Street is the same street as the Queensland Museum Kurilpa, and Fish Lane, with Julius Pizzeria on its corner, joins Grey Street in South Brisbane, so dining and culture are close by. South Bank Parklands, Streets Beach and the riverside paths are also part of the same precinct, making it easy to spend a day without needing transport.
Emporium Hotel South Bank FAQs
How many rooms does Emporium Hotel South Bank have?
143, all of them suites.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. There is a rooftop infinity pool with city views.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am.
What restaurants and bars are there?
Signature, the Terrace rooftop bar, a piano bar, The Reserve wine bar and Belle Epoque for breakfast.
Is there a spa?
Yes, with sauna and steam rooms, plus a gym.
Is parking available?
Yes. Parking and valet parking are available, with EV charging.
Is the hotel accessible?
Yes. It is wheelchair accessible.
What do I need at check-in?
Valid photo ID; full prepayment is taken with an incidentals hold per room.