CBD Brisbane, Australia
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
CrystalbrookCliffside art house
The hotel cuts directly into the cliff beneath Story Bridge, housing an Australian portrait collection inside dark stone and glass.
What it’s good at
Notable
Faceted glass mirrors the cliff face, opening to 500 Vincent Fantauzzo prints inside.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Crystalbrook Vincent, in Brisbane, is a fine example of the brand’s vision: colorful, vibrant, and full of art, in this case no fewer than 500 prints by the Melbourne-based portrait artist Vincent Fantauzzo.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Felons Brewing and riverside dining line the wharves right below, while the city center is a short walk away.
The rooms
Timber floors and emerald armchairs soften the dark stone walls, and portrait prints hang in every room.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated magnesium mineral water fills the infinity pool, set on a timber deck directly beneath Story Bridge.
The gym
Cardio and strength machines fill the fitness room, which has light wood floors and mirrored walls.
Fiume Rooftop Bar
The open-air terrace serves cocktails and Australian wines under white umbrellas, looking across the river toward the city towers.
At the table
On the ground floor, Mews serves hyper-local Australian cooking in a dining room lined with Brisbane street art.
How it began
The 1930s shipping wharves below were built as a Depression relief project, then sat derelict for half a century.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.