ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street is a 367-room hotel at 40 Elizabeth Street in the heart of the city, and its great advantage is its position. Queen Street Mall and the Treasury Casino are about fifty metres away, the City Botanic Gardens about 650 metres, the Queensland Museum and Cultural Centre about 750 to 800 metres, and Brisbane Central station about 800 metres, with South Bank Beach around a kilometre away. Rooms are compact, starting at about eighteen square metres in the standard category, with larger deluxe corner rooms and river-view options. The Social restaurant and bar serves a buffet breakfast, and the hotel has a fitness centre on level two, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Location and getting around: stepping out of the door puts you in the CBD, with buses, trains and the river ferries within a walk. The CityCat is a short walk to the river, and the airport train runs from the nearby stations, which makes arrival and departure simple. From here the Story Bridge, South Bank and the Botanic Gardens are all walkable, and tours to the hinterland and Moreton Island typically pick up in or near the CBD.
The rooms: standard rooms are small, around eighteen square metres, so couples should consider the superior or deluxe categories for extra space and river views. Most rooms are listed for two guests, which makes this hotel a better fit for couples and solo travellers than for large families. Colours and styling are playful, and the beds are comfortable, though Wi-Fi performance in public areas has drawn mixed comments.
Good to know: parking is at the adjacent car park and is charged at daily rates that differ between weekdays and weekends, so many guests skip the car and use public transport. Breakfast is a buffet at an extra cost, and nearby cafes offer cheaper alternatives. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is by 11 am. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets. It is the budget pick of this guide, and a sensible base for a short, sightseeing-focused Brisbane stay.
Why stay here
- ✓367 rooms in the CBD
- ✓Queen Street Mall about 50 metres away
- ✓The Social restaurant and bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible features
- ✓Walk to Botanic Gardens and South Bank
Good questions
Where is ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street?+
At 40 Elizabeth Street in the CBD, about fifty metres from Queen Street Mall and a short walk from Brisbane Central station.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is served at The Social, usually at an extra charge. Check your rate when booking.
Is there parking?+
Parking is at the adjacent Uptown Car Park, charged at daily rates payable at the front desk, with different rates on weekdays and weekends.
