Brisbane, AustraliaCBD
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Brutalist railway tower
CBD Brisbane, Australia
Opened
1984
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
AccorBrutalist railway tower
Conrad Gargett's thirty-storey brutalist concrete tower operates with the steady hum and polished scale of a grand civic crossroads.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Central Station sits right underneath the lobby, while the open lawns of Anzac Square wait directly across the street.
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The rooms
Bedrooms take in sweeping skyline views, with many looking straight down onto the green canopy of Anzac Square.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated 12-metre pool sits on the Level 3 terrace beside an outdoor spa tub and sun loungers.
The spa
Eleven therapy suites include a dedicated couples room, and a mosaic-tiled steam temple hosts therapeutic mud rituals.
The gym
Cardio equipment and strength machines on Level 30 look straight out across the city skyline and the Brisbane River.
At the table
Bistro Suzette serves French-inspired fare beside views of the Central Station clocktower, and Cuvée pours champagne in the lobby.
How it began
The property opened in 1984 as Brisbane's first international luxury hotel, engineered directly over the city's active railway lines.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.