The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
103 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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A well-located hotel in central Brisbane with a 3.5 rating across 1,106 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane is an accommodation option in South Bank, Brisbane, with a location the hotel’s website describes as being in the heart of the city’s central business district. That makes its main appeal straightforward: a central base for visitors who want to stay close to Brisbane’s CBD rather than in a suburban setting.
The property presents itself as a vibrant hotel and as part of the Great Southern Hotel group, which also operates hotels in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Colombo. Its broader positioning is centred on affordable CBD accommodation, so it may suit travellers looking for a practical city stay rather than a resort-style experience. The available website information does not provide details about rooms, dining, facilities, parking or other on-site services, so it is best to check directly with the hotel for what is currently available. The venue has a 3.5-star Google rating from 1,106 reviews, offering a useful snapshot of guest feedback while keeping expectations grounded. For visitors considering South Bank or Brisbane’s inner city, the hotel’s central location and affordable accommodation focus are the clearest reasons to include it in a shortlist.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.5 from 1,106 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 40
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 92
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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