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Brisbane · Queensland

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG

168 Wharf Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Convenient Location

    Located on the border of Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill, Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central provides easy access to the city's key areas for business and leisure.

  • Modern Rooms

    Opened in 2017, our rooms boast stylish décor, workspace with USB ports, and a range of amenities including free WiFi, breakfast, and a 40-inch LCD TV.

  • Nearby Attractions

    Just a short distance from Central Station and popular dining spots like Eagle Street, our hotel is also close to iconic landmarks such as Story Bridge and Treasury Building - Casino.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Professional staff

  • Clean and comfortable rooms

  • Good location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

67 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,148 reviews
4/ 10
It was reasonably affordable, good breakfast
Connor · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
3148 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Professional staff
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Good location
  • Great breakfast

Worth knowing — Room size · Parking issues · Inconsistent service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    Frequent mentions of excellent location, with guests appreciating its proximity to key areas.

  • Service9.3

    Generally positive feedback on staff professionalism and helpfulness, indicating a high level of service satisfaction.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    Overall sentiment appears to be positive with several highlights despite some issues mentioned.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Overall positive sentiment regarding value, despite some reviews mentioning dissatisfaction with specific charges.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Mixed feedback on cleanliness; some reviews highlighted clean and comfortable facilities, while others mentioned issues.

  • Food and Beverage8.3

    Most reviews appreciated the breakfast quality, but there were complaints about the options offered.

  • Amenities8.3

    General satisfaction with breakfast and other amenities, although some guests had issues with parking.

  • Room Quality7.8

    Some reviews noted small rooms and problems with bedding; though others enjoyed their stays.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

82% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.63148 reviews
  • Only for a night (with drinks)

    4/10

    Connor · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “It was reasonably affordable, good breakfast”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Valentine · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Breakfast was beautiful! Freash, baked and cooked perfectly and well stocked. Great way to start the day!”

  • The happy place

    10/10

    Gloria · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Very nice place to stay the staff are very accommodating and friendly I’m sure I’ll tell my family and friends about this Hotel ,the manager is also very friendly and helpful such a pleasure to stay in this place,till next time, thank you”

  • Quiet and perfectly comfortable.

    9/10

    Natalie · solo traveller · 2026-10-22

    “Loved the room setup and the corner chair.”

  • 満足。

    7/10

    三苫 · extended group · 2026-10-19

    “朝食は美味しかったですが、6日も宿泊したのでもう少しバラエティーがあれば更に良かったです。”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Miroslav · extended group · 2026-10-19

    “Vše bylo tak akorát, jak má být, klidné místo, jen ty papoušci v noci řvali, ale to patří k Austrálii”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Damian · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “Clean, comfortable, great central location. Breakfast was pretty good”

  • Comfortable most wecoming

    10/10

    Clive · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Breakfast great. Locationgood.staff faultless”

  • Quick checkin

    8/10

    CAMNGCA · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Free Breakfast”

  • Overall a great stay

    8/10

    Sheena · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Clean hotel with friendly staff!”

  • buena relación calidad-precio

    10/10

    Juan José · couple · 2026-10-13

    “buena ubicación. habitación amplia y cómoda”

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