If shopping is your main goal then The Calile Hotel in Fortitude Valley is the perfect stay for you. This Brisbane hotel offers some of the city’s top high end fashion stores, boutique art galleries and top restaurants. For the hotel’s design, think pastels, palm trees and breezeblock while facilities include an awesome pool deck, cabanas, amphitheater, a gym and spa, lounge and even a library.

Right in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank, Emporium Hotel offers a touch of glamour to your getaway. Rooms feature electric blinds, a mirror that turns into a TV, river views and rain shower heads. The perfect spot to stay if you want to be in close vicinity to museums, galleries, theatres and the Queensland Culture Centre plus some of the best and bustling restaurants in Brisbane. Take advantage of the hotel’s amenities like the rooftop infinity pool, massage services, steam room and sauna.

Ovolo in The Valley is a creative oasis away from the bustle of the city when you want to wind down at the end of a busy shopping day. The Brisbane Hotel has walls lined with original artworks, luxurious fabrics like velvet and contemporary design that somehow all fits together perfectly. Rooms are spacious with open plan living and big comfy beds. Take advantage of the rooftop pool or try both of the onsite restaurants. This hotel is also pet-friendly so you can bring your furry friend.

The Westin has the perfect classy vibes if you’re looking for a simple but nice hotel in Brisbane. Just a short walk from the Queen Street Mall, this prime location is within reach of everything Brisbane has to offer. Rooms feature views of the city skyline with neutral colours mixed with interesting textures, the comfiest king-sized beds and huge walk-in marble showers. The best feature is the swim-up bar, Nautilus, where you can get snacks and drinks while cooling off in the outdoor pool.

Also a short stroll from Queen Street Mall and smack bang on the river is W Brisbane, an eclectic and modern hotspot for travellers visiting the city. Giant pineapples and bananas with Indigenous art pay homage to Queensland’s icons mixed with pops of colour, earthy tones and geometric carpets. Rooms are spacious with cocktail bar, espresso machines and even an Aussie outback style corrugated bathtub. If you’re feeling hungry head down to Three Blue Ducks for delectable dishes and cocktails.

Alex Perry, the renowned Australian fashion designer and TV presenter has his very own hotel right here in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and just as his gowns are the epitome of elegance and luxury, so is the Alex Perry hotel. Lush interior styling, unique design elements and a central location make this Brisbane hotel the perfect place to start your Brisbane getaway.

Another hotel in the Art Series Hotels, The Johnson is dedicated to Australian abstract artist Michael Johnson where you’ll find his works lining the hotel’s walls. The former government office building has been completely redesigned to welcome travellers and especially art lovers to stay and take advantage of everything this Brisbane hotel has to offer. Take a guided tour of the artworks, visit the in house art library or check out the lap pool designed by Michael Klim.

For those looking for a lively music and pub scene and plenty of nightclubs to boot then FV by Peppers is the perfect Brisbane Hotel for your next stay in Brisbane. Striking monochrome décor and roomy living areas with fully equipped kitchens make them great if you are planning for a longer holiday. There are three private pool rooms you can have food and drinks delivered to, an in house cinema, yoga studio and 24 hour gym.