The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane offers a variety of standard and superior rooms in the heart of Brisbane's CBD (Central Business District). Queen Street Mall, Parliament House and the Botanical Gardens are all just a 5-minute walk away. All of the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, flat-screen TVs, an iPod dock and a work desk. Facilities at the hotel include a 24-hour reception. Secure parking is available at an additional cost and subject to availability upon check-in. The property is just 656 feet from Treasury Casino, 0.9 mi from The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center and Roma Street Parkland, 1.4 mi from Suncorp Stadium and 1.6 mi from The Gabba. Morrison Hotel is 1.5 mi away. 2023 – 2025 UPGRADE NOTICE April 2023 through to December 2025 The hotel will be renovating rooms across all floors. We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check-out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Brisbane, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
4 twin beds
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
4 twin beds
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Glmal
    Australia Australia
    The charming staff allocated us the best room in the hotel! An amazing view, large comfy bed and quiet! One of the best nights in a hotel for years Ten out of ten!!!!
  • Mikala
    Australia Australia
    The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was updated and quite spacious. Location was perfect, just a short walk to queen street mall, dumplings, yo chi and the casino.
  • Jodie
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location across the road from the new star casino. Best value. Comfortable bed. Easy breakfast (bacon, eggs, hash, beans) for $17 or continental for $9. Onsite parking. Coffee shop next door and mini mart around the corner.
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and went over and above to be helpful.
  • Carmen
    Australia Australia
    The location was very handy to all that we wanted to do and see. The room was clean and accommodated us in 3 sisters in separate beds. Well worth booking in advance for the cheaper price. Enjoyed our stay here.
  • Peard
    Australia Australia
    Great location, central city, close to everything, quiet, clean, great shower and air-conditioning, friendly staff
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Great location, close to the Star Casino & the City. The room was clean & served our overnight needs. The single beds are a bit small for bigger people.
  • Shanay
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location.. great for morning walks but so many excellent eateries around you to choose from.. cheap breakfast at the hotel. Staff were great.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    We had room 1107. It was very clean with a large bathroom. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of space.
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    location, price was ok too. room fine, beds fine too.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 1903

    No additional info available

Amenities of Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 30 per day.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Chinese

House rules
Great Southern Hotel Brisbane takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $62. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorization form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Early check in available for an additional $30.00 prior to 10:00 am only (after 10 am is just subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional $35.00 up until 1:00 pm (day use rate applies after 1:00 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability, based on first-come, first-served. There is a height limit of 5.9 feet.

Please be aware that our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Monday–Sunday). We serve a GREAT SUNRISE BREAKFAST at $20.00 per person, which includes one serve of hot plated breakfast (bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, & baked beans) and the option to help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, and juice.

2023 – 2025 UPGRADE NOTICE April 2023 through to December 2025

April 2023 through to December 2025

The hotel will be renovating rooms across all floors.

With this major project you should anticipate:

• Varied noise levels between the hours of 7:00am and 6.00pm daily. Some noise levels may be loud or repetitive at times.

• Work crews do not work on Sunday unless they experience weather delays.

• Entrance point / lobby area is not affected.

• There could be delays with the elevators at various times.

• There may be limited access to the courtyard at various times.

• There will be no access to 3rd and 4th floor in the building.

• Carparking – we will have very limited carparking throughout the construction works and then at one point – no carparking due to the egress upgrade.

• Please be respectful of “Construction Zones.”

The owners and management of the Great Southern Hotel Brisbane appreciate your cooperation as we upgrade the property for your future enjoyment.

NOTE: BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

Construction works outside of the Hotel has commenced– the development is located directly across the road from the Great Southern hotel. Project Managers advised that The Star Casino and Queen's Wharf project final completion is due late 2025. These works are out of our control:

• Varied noise levels will take place. Some noise levels may be loud or repetitive at times.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

  • Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Brisbane is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Great Southern Hotel Brisbane is 1,800 feet from the center of Brisbane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Great Southern Hotel Brisbane has 1 restaurant:

    • 1903
  • The prices at Great Southern Hotel Brisbane may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Great Southern Hotel Brisbane offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Great Southern Hotel Brisbane include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Triple