Name: Emporium Hotel South Bank
Address: Brisbane, AU
Price range: From $362

Emporium Hotel South Bank, BrisbaneEmporium Hotel South Bank in Brisbane, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 60 of 171 hotels we score in Brisbane. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $362 a night (cached, not a live quote).Emporium Hotel South Bank is a boutique luxury hotel in Brisbane's South Bank, a short walk from the South Bank Parklands. Rooms are large and modern, with spacious bathrooms and walk-in showers in many. Guests have a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city skyline and river, a rooftop terrace with sun loungers, a gym, sauna, and spa treatments. There is a restaurant, room service, valet parking, and event spaces with wedding packages. Business facilities include meeting rooms and a business centre, and children are welcome. Reviews are consistently strong, particularly for staff service, cleanliness, and breakfast. Rates start from around $362 a night, so it sits at the upper end of the price range.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool with skyline views

Spacious rooms and bathrooms

Helpful, attentive staff

Well regarded dining and breakfast

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $362 a night

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