Royal Albert

Royal Albert is a historic hotel in West End, Brisbane, positioned as a central base for exploring the city. Its website places it beside Queen Street Mall and close to the Myer Centre, the casino and other Brisbane shopping, entertainment and attractions, making it suited to visitors who want to stay within easy reach of the city centre.

The accommodation combines classic character with contemporary facilities. Royal Albert has 73 guest rooms, covering Deluxe Hotel Rooms, One and Two Bedroom Suites, and spacious Sub-Penthouse Apartments. The Deluxe Rooms are described as being among Brisbane’s largest at 49 square metres, while the suites and apartments offer more room to spread out. The range can suit solo travellers and couples seeking a hotel room, as well as guests who need the extra space of a suite or apartment.

The building’s atmosphere is shaped by its heritage. Wide corridors, 12-foot ceilings, detailed ceiling roses and cornicing retain the character of the original structure, while the accommodation has been updated with modern amenities. The hotel also features Royal Albert fine china and a collection of original oil paintings by artist William Torrance, whose work draws on colour, light and Australian landscapes and seascapes. Inside, the hotel describes its rooms as notably quiet, providing a calmer contrast to the activity outside.

The property’s story begins with the Perry Brothers, a hardware business established in Brisbane in the 1860s. Perry House was constructed on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets between 1911 and 1913, and was later used as a commercial building and by the US Military during the Second World War. After a substantial redevelopment, the heritage-listed building opened as the Royal Albert Hotel in 1996. The apartments were refurbished in 2008 with mahogany furniture, plush fabrics and period-conscious touches alongside features such as LCD televisions, DVD and CD players, and iPod docks. It is a distinctive option for travellers who value history, space and a highly central Brisbane base.