Hotel above the Brisbane River and Story Bridge at dusk
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Stamford Plaza Brisbane

About this hotel

General information

Stamford Plaza Brisbane stands on the banks of the Brisbane River beside the Botanic Gardens, close to the shops, restaurants, theatres and nightlife of Queensland’s capital. Spacious rooms are decorated in light tones, with carpeted floors, refined furniture and large picture windows onto the river, the city or the gardens.

Dining ranges from La Boca Bar and Grill, an Argentinian grill by the river, to teppanyaki at Kabuki and the casual Pav Bar in an open-air courtyard. A heated pool and gym on level three look out to the Story Bridge, while meeting and banqueting rooms, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests, and two private riverside gardens host events. Weddings can be arranged, and parking, laundry and dry cleaning are available.

Location

The hotel stands on the Brisbane River in the city’s financial district, on the corner of Edward and Margaret Streets, beside the Botanic Gardens and minutes from shops, restaurants, theatres and nightlife. The Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are within an hour’s drive.

Sports & leisure

Level three, overlooking the Story Bridge and the river, has a heated outdoor pool with a spa pool and sun loungers and a 24-hour gym with free weights, a stretching and yoga area and Technogym equipment. Both are free and reserved for hotel guests.

For children

Babysitting can be arranged on request.

Restaurants & bars

The hotel’s restaurants and bars cover a spread of cuisines and moods, with 24-hour in-room dining.

  • La Boca Bar and Grill — riverside Argentinian restaurant built around a wood-fired parrilla and asado cooking, with an extensive wine list, sangria and cocktails
  • Kabuki Teppanyaki — Japanese cuisine, from teppanyaki cooked at the table to a traditional à la carte menu
  • The Pav Bar — casual open-air courtyard bar with sport on the screens and burgers
  • Stamford High Teas — the Spirit of Queensland High Tea in the Lobby Lounge and a riverside chocolate high tea buffet

Rooms

The hotel has 252 rooms, including 20 suites, and every one looks out over the Brisbane River – towards the Story Bridge, the Kangaroo Point cliffs or the Botanic Gardens. Deluxe rooms fill the top seven floors, and the Plaza Suite and Stamford Suite sit on the highest.

In each room

Air conditioning, StreamVision TV, free Wi-Fi, bottled water, safe, work desk, tea and coffee facilities, and a marble bathroom with its own TV, bath and separate shower.

Superior River View

A king-size bed or two king singles, a work desk and a large marble bathroom with its own TV, a full-size bath and separate shower; river views towards the Story Bridge or the Kangaroo Point cliffs.

Deluxe River View Room

On the top seven floors, with a king-size bed or two king singles, a work desk and a large marble bathroom with its own TV, a full-size bath and separate shower. Sweeping river views towards the Story Bridge or the Kangaroo Point cliffs.

Plaza Suite

On the hotel’s highest level, with a spacious open-plan living area, a king-size bed, a large marble bathroom and a private open-air terrace looking down the river to the Story Bridge.

Story Bridge Suite

A spacious lounge and king-size bedroom, a separate dressing room and a large marble bathroom with TV, bath and separate shower. Three grand picture windows take in the river, the Story Bridge and the Kangaroo Point cliffs.

Stamford Suite

The presidential-style suite on the top floor, with an entrance foyer, a canopied king-size bed, a living room with a baby grand piano, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe and a jacuzzi bathroom. A private open-air terrace with an outdoor fireplace faces the river.

Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.