ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street

ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street is a 367-room hotel in Brisbane’s CBD, with South Bank and the Brisbane River forming part of the outlook from the property. It places guests close to Queen Street Mall, with Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane Central station and the city’s dining, shopping and transport links also within easy reach. South Bank Beach, the City Botanic Gardens, Queensland Museum and the Cultural Centre are all listed nearby, making the hotel a practical base for exploring the inner city on foot.

The hotel’s look is its defining feature. A kaleidoscope-inspired colour scheme runs through the lobby, bar and restaurant, with bright tones and playful design details giving the shared spaces a more energetic feel than a conventional budget stay. The Social is the central all-day dining and gathering space, set up for breakfast, casual bites, drinks, working or a relaxed catch-up. Guests can choose between a communal area and quieter corners, while a connectivity bar supports those who need to stay in touch.

Accommodation ranges from compact standard rooms with queen, king or twin beds to superior river-view rooms, deluxe corner rooms, an accessible corner room and a 43-square-metre executive suite with a river outlook. There is also a king room with a balcony. City-view rooms are generally 18 square metres, while the river-view and corner options provide a little more space. This mix suits solo travellers, couples and business guests, while the twin-bed rooms offer a straightforward option for friends or family members travelling together.

The Social serves a buffet breakfast with hot and continental choices, barista coffee and takeaway pastries, then continues through the day with sweet treats, snacks and updated takes on familiar favourites. Its bar offers cider, boutique beers, selected wines and light snacks. Other on-site facilities include free high-speed Wi-Fi in public areas, a fitness centre on level two, two meeting rooms and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Parking is available at the adjacent Uptown Car Park, with the hotel listing different rates for Sunday to Thursday and Friday to Saturday; it is worth checking the current arrangement before arrival. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets.