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Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

168 Wharf Street, Brisbane, 4000, Australia

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Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, your stylish oasis in the vibrant heart of Queensland! Nestled just 0.4mi from the city center, this 4-star hotel is the perfect launching pad for your Brisbane adventures. With rooms starting at just $107 per night, you can step into comfort without breaking the bank. Enjoy the enticing aroma of complimentary breakfast each morning, giving you the energy to explore all that this stunning city has to offer.

Step inside to discover a myriad of amenities designed to elevate your stay. Whether you’re looking to flex those muscles in the free fitness center, attend a meeting in our well-equipped business center, or simply kick back at the bar, we've got you covered. With free WiFi throughout the hotel and soundproof rooms to guarantee your peace and quiet, you will be able to enjoy both work and play with ease. The hotel is also non-smoking and wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for all!

Boasting over 2,739 glowing reviews, guests have raved about their delightful experiences at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central. From the friendly 24-hour front desk staff to the clean, air-conditioned rooms, you’ll find everything you need for a memorable stay. So why wait? Book your getaway at 168 Wharf Street and get ready to make unforgettable memories in Brisbane!

At the Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, your adventure doesn’t just start at the door; it continues with a variety of room types designed to suit your every need. Picture yourself unwinding after a day of excursions in a cozy Standard Queen Room or take in stunning sights from the comfort of a room with a Valley View. If you’re traveling with family, the spacious Standard 2 Queen Beds option could be perfect! Each room is thoughtfully decorated and comes equipped with all the essentials to ensure a restful night, whether you're traveling solo, on a romantic getaway, or with the whole family.

But wait, there's more to your experience than just the plush rooms! Kick off your day with our delightful complimentary breakfast – it’s the right fuel for exploring Brisbane’s bustling streets and enchanting parks. Want to burn off some of those delicious pancakes? The free fitness center is just the place to sweat it out! And after a long day of adventure, enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar as you mingle with fellow travelers or take a moment to relax and recount your day’s escapades.

When you decide to stay with us, we're not just providing a room; we're setting the stage for a memorable experience filled with laughter, exploration, and comfort. With our friendly staff at your service 24/7, you'll feel right at home. So grab your camera and get ready to discover the charms of Brisbane – one sunny day at a time!

Closest airports

Brisbane Airport

7.8mi

Gold Coast Airport

56.6mi

Sunshine Coast Airport

59.6mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Standard Queen Room - Accessible with Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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1 Queen Standard Accessible with Free Breakfast is 215 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus desk, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Standard, 2 Single, Valley View

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

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2 Single Standard Valley View with Free Breakfast is 215 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus desk, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe.

Standard Room with Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our Standard Twin Room! This spacious 215 sqft room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, featuring 2 comfortable Twin beds. Enjoy a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Plus, with soundproofing and upper floors accessible by elevator, you can relax and unwind in peace and comfort.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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When you arrive at the hotel we will do our best to meet your room type preference. This is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed

Queen Room with Valley View - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size, Valley View

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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20 SqM Room Walk In Shower Minifridge

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

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Superior Queen Bed is 366 square feet and includes satellite tv and safe.

Standard Queen Room with Extra Floor Space - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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20 SqM Room Walk In Shower Minifridge

Standard Twin Room - Accessible - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Single, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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32 SqM Room Roll In Shower Minifridge

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Standard, Twin, Accessible

365 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Connecting, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Run of House

365 sqft

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Room Run Of House is 366 square feet and includes satellite tv and safe.

Guest reviews

8.2

2,171 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Teresa

10

January 2025

24/7 reception is so helpful (when you arrive late like we did, after an evening show). Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Place is very clean and quiet. Bed extremely comfortable with two choices of pillows. Breakfast always fresh and with a very big selection of food. Holiday Inn feels reliable and very welcoming.

We stayed in the accessible room. I'd like you to remind the cleaner to not fix the shower head at the top of the 'pole' when they've finished cleaning the bathroom. If you are an independent traveller but a wheelchair user, it's impossible to reach that shower head on your own. Most people prefer holding the shower head when they shower - not being forced to stand / sit under it.

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Shelly

8.2

September 2024

The lobby was big and comfortable and the vibe of the hotel was nice. I appreciated the access to laundry, though I didn't use it, and the gym which my partner did use. It had some weights and a few exercise machines. The hotel is in a great location just 5 minutes walk from Central Station and just slightly uphill at the end (we learned Brisbane has a lot of hills!). We could easily walk to the city, Fortitude Valley, Howard Smith Wharf, to the nearest ferry dock and to Roma St Parklands. The breakfast buffet was great with all the basics and a bit more: scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, cereal, tea and coffee, fruit etc. Check in was easy and the room was comfortable. The bed was pretty good, the AC worked well and the blinds blocked out all the light. I appreciated that the doona wasn't stupidly thick like many hotels, but nice and cosy. I would definitely stay again.

The bathroom was separated from the room by frosted glass that meant you could see rough colours and outlines of the person in the bathroom and the shower, so only stay here if you're very comfortable with your room mate! Housekeeping was lacking attention to detail. Our mugs were never cleaned or replaced over four days and I had no way of properly cleaning them. The moisturiser was empty when we arrived. Tissues weren't replaced, and the beds we remade very poorly with the mattress protector and sheet askew. The sheets barely fit the bed which didn't help. We asked for a few things like spare tissues and moisturiser which the staff happily brought, and I quickly remade my bed (i.e. put the sheet back on the bed properly) so it wasn't a big deal.

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Josephine

8.2

September 2024

Perfect location near bus stop. Soundproofing was excellent, very quiet at night. Buffet breakfast was excellent but cappacino maker was disappointing. Restaurant menu was adequate and after a long day out it was convenient to eat at the hotel or in your room. Laundry facilities were very good. The staff were excellent and happily changed our room from a double bed to a twin share.

The beds were on the firm side. The soft pillows were too soft, the firm pillows were more comfortable.

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Mita

8.2

April 2024

Great location! Super comfortable bed and pillows!! Great to have fridge and kettle in the room! (Loved that I could boil water for tea without it tasting like coffee!) Very good breakfast. Lovely and very helpful staff! Very clean! Quiet room!

The layout of the bathroom - although sensible in respect to space - did not make sense in respect to light and noise. The glass enclosure of the shower allowed lots of light to flood the bedroom at night. In addition, the sound of the shower or toilet flushing would also be intrusive to the bedroom at night. So, if one partner needed to use the washroom at night, the light and sound of the washroom was waaaaaaay too much for the partner sleeping in the bedroom.

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Elizabeth

8.2

January 2024

Staff were really lovely, comfortable beds, reception team excellent.

Booking.coms info was not specific enough. I requested 2 single beds as we weren't a couple. We arrived to a queen bed, with all single bed rooms taken. Hotel said I had to contact booking.com to discuss booking however you can't contact Booking.com except via email and wait. We needed immediate support as I was considering booking another hotel. It took several hours for them to sort out, but they did. Also, bathroom/toilet was separated by a glass wall which was not sound proof at all nor completely private. This is OK for couples but not for two people sharing a room.

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Julie

10

July 2023

RECEPTION STAFF, BREAKFAST AND ROOM The reception staff were very helpful. At breakfast, the croissants and apple cake were both delicious. The service was excellent particularly Mary, the catering assistant. She was helpful, and conscientious with detail cleaning. Mary has a beautiful smile. The room on the 11th floor was lovely with a superb view over Brisbane city. T

BREAKFAST AND HOUSEKEEPING There was not much choice with the food for breakfast. It would have been better to have 'proper' eggs rather than the eggy powder used for the scrambled eggs. Poached eggs would be a welcome addition. The ham/bacon was under or over-cooked most mornings. The housekeeping staff didn't always remember to change the towels and the room was a bit dusty in the corners. Detail cleaning needs to be improved.

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Simons

8.2

December 2023

Comfortable, clean room with the basics of what you need for a night's stay. Booked last minute and was a reasonable price still, including a self-service continental breakfast. Easy checkin & checkout. Updated bathrooms, with interesting door/design, but offering less privacy than standard designs would. Did appreciate the nod to Brisbane City with the river and city plan reference.

Lacks sound proofing/full door coverage for bathroom - so better to be fairly comfortable with whomever you're sharing the room with - one door, which either closes off the whole bathroom, or the shower section. One of the room keys didn't work for the room door entry. Complimentary breakfast had a range of simple choices, enough to kick-start your day.

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Jacinta

10

October 2023

The room was exactly what we needed, a clean and comfy place to sleep & shower. But it also had great facilities too. The carpark was 2.2m clearance and had ample room for us to drive and park our large 4x4 which is near on impossible in other BNE carparks. The buffet breakfast was great too, delicious and simple with plenty of options for everyone!

The only issue we had was that the shower would drain out the shower door into the bathroom and cause a slip hazard in the bathroom and we ended up using all our hand towels/floor mat/face washers trying to sop up the excess water. Which wasn’t a MAJOR issue but annoying nonetheless.

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Liz

9.1

September 2024

Staff were very friendly and helpful at the front desk. Breakfast and car parking were included in the accommodation price. Breakfast had a nice selection of food and car parking was an added bonus. I would have no hesitation in staying here again.

I didn't like that hotel couldn't accommodate the single bed request but as it was only for one night it was no big issue but had I known ahead of time I would have definitely reconsidered about booking this hotel.

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Arvind

10

October 2024

Location was perfect for our usage. And handy to other close by destinations that we wanted to visit. We would have loved to have a bigger room but this one served our purpose.

Bathroom with no doors. Water splashing everywhere when having a shower. For a couple to be in same room and when visiting the toilet one needs a bit of privacy. The room that we had did not support this. Ok for a single person occupying the room.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Roma Street Parkland

0.6mi

City Botanic Gardens

0.8mi

Queensland Cultural Centre

0.8mi

Brisbane River

0.9mi

Wheel of Brisbane

1mi

Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park)

1.1mi

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

1.2mi

Streets Beach

1.3mi

The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground)

1.7mi

Mt. Coot-tha

4.4mi

Treasury Casino

16.1mi

Eagle Street Pier

20.9mi

Story Bridge

20.9mi

North Stradbroke Island (Straddie)

27.1mi

Tamborine National Park

30.9mi

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel?

The check-in time at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel is 02:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel. The hotel offers private on-site parking for an additional cost of A$25 per day. However, it is important to note that parking reservation is not possible, so it is advised to arrive early to secure a spot.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel cost?

Starting prices for Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel are around $107. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel offer?

The Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central offers a variety of room options including Standard Twin Rooms, Standard Rooms with both twin beds and a queen bed, Queen Rooms, Queen Rooms with Valley View, Standard Twin Rooms with Disability Access, Superior Queen Rooms, and Queen Rooms with Disability Access. All rooms are non-smoking and have a room size of 215 sqft, except for the Standard Twin Room with Disability Access and Superior Queen Room which have a larger size of 366 sqft. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and the beds range from twin beds to queen size beds.

What are the main attractions at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central can make use of several leisure amenities during their stay. For those interested in physical activities, there is a golf course available at the hotel premises. It provides a perfect opportunity for guests to relax and enjoy a game of golf. Additionally, the hotel features a fitness center where guests can maintain their exercise routine while away from home.

If guests prefer more laid-back leisure options, they can visit the hotel's bar. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests can unwind and enjoy a variety of beverages. In addition to these amenities, there are also board games and puzzles available for guests who enjoy indoor activities.

Overall, the hotel provides a range of options for guests to spend their time leisurely, whether it is playing golf, working out, socializing at the bar, or engaging in indoor activities.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel?

No, cash is not accepted at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central, an IHG Hotel. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos.