One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
8 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Crystalbrook Vincent
Faceted glass mirrors the cliff face, opening to 500 Vincent Fantauzzo prints inside.
Emporium Hotel South Bank
Illuminated white-onyx floors and custom curved glass across the public spaces.
Ovolo Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Woods Bagot interiors contrast jewel-tone velvets with penthouses styled for David Bowie.
Spicers Balfour Brisbane
Rowena Cornwell interiors blend dark jewel tones with Asian antiques and leadlight glass.
The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG
Bold angular interiors by Blainey North finished with vivid violet and indigo tones.
The Inchcolm
Eclectic interiors mixing pop-art portraits, floral wallpaper, and a foyer Cabinet of Curiosities.
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.
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.
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.