Brisbane, AustraliaCBD
Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Infinity-pool city tower
CBD Brisbane, Australia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattInfinity-pool city tower
The hotel operates as a classic CBD tower, where busy workdays shift into open-air drinks and swimming four floors up.
What it’s good at
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open directly onto Queen Street Mall, while the rear entrance leads out to Burnett Lane.
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The rooms
Marble dining tables and leather chairs furnish the rooms, and bathrooms have walk-in showers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow striped umbrellas line the 20-metre open-air lap pool, which stretches along the terrace toward heritage city rooftops.
The gym
Rowing machines, treadmills, and free weights equip the fourth-floor fitness centre, open around the clock.
Lennons Restaurant & Bar
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over Queen Street Mall, and the kitchen prepares Queensland bistro dishes alongside Australian wines.
Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
Black pergolas and yellow umbrellas shade the open-air deck, where bartenders pour cocktails alongside grilled barbecue plates.
How it began
The tower opened in 1972 as the new Lennons Hotel, a Brisbane institution whose name survives in the second-floor restaurant.
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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.