EDITOR PICKS: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN BRISBANE

A wonderfully located hotel in the popular Kangaroo Point area of Brisbane, the Il Mondo Boutique Hotel is close to the CityCat and CityFerry, Chinatown, Fortitude Valley and the Botanic Gardens. The hotel’s on-site facilities are second to none and its Japanese tapas restaurant, Mitoki, offers intriguing lunch and dinner options. Free wifi and parking are available.

The Punthill Brisbane is in the Spring Hill area of the city, an easy stroll from such local highlights as the Queen Street Mall, City Cat Terminal and various leafy local parks. Stylishly decorated rooms set this among the finer boutique hotels in the city and a typically Australian outdoor pool and BBQ area adds to the sense of conviviality at this lively Brisbane spot.

Overlooking a large bend in the Brisbane River, the Spicers Balfour Hotel combines great facilities with the relative tranquility of the New Farm district of the city. One of the best reviewed hotels in Queensland, it is frequently praised for its luxurious rooms, rooftop bar, efficient staff and splendid restaurant. Free wifi is available throughout the hotel.

Mantra Terrace has been gloriously refurbished as a boutique option in recent years with stylish air-conditioned rooms, many including a balcony overlooking the Spring Hill area of the city. The hotel sits among various bars and boutique shops, close to Anzac Square, St John’s Cathedral and the Roma Street Parkland quarter of a mile to the west. It is also conveniently located for Brisbane’s Central Station.

At the very heart of Brisbane among its most vibrant shopping and nightlife, the Gambaro Hotel is the obvious choice for those for whom life is best lived at pace. Each room boasts a unique custom design and has top of the line facilities including free wifi, the hotel’s rooftop bar is highly praised and non-guests come from far afield for a meal in the award-winning Gambaro Seafood Restaurant.