The Johnson, BrisbaneThe Johnson in Brisbane, Australia has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 171 hotels we score in Brisbane. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $154 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Johnson is a four-star art-themed hotel located in Spring Hill, situated on the edge of the Brisbane CBD. The interiors draw inspiration from the work of Australian abstract artist Michael Johnson, resulting in modern, sharp-lined suites. Guests can use the fitness centre or swim in the 50-metre outdoor pool on the fifth-floor terrace. The property includes an all-day dining restaurant and offers private parking and bike rentals. It suits travellers looking for a design-led stay with spacious rooms that experience low road noise. While the hotel provides high-quality dining, there is no on-site cafe for light refreshments.What stands out

Art-inspired modern interiors

Large outdoor swimming pool

Spacious quiet rooms

On-site parking available

Watch out for

No in-hotel cafe

Low rated Wi-Fi

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