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Emporium Hotel South Bank is an exquisite boutique hotel that is the absolute jewel in the crown of Brisbane hotels

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Emporium Hotel South Bank is an exquisite boutique hotel that is the absolute jewel in the crown of Brisbane hotels

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For those times when you need a break but don't want to travel far then take a staycation in Brisbane at one of these great hotels and guest houses. Here you can play tourist in your own city, discovering new neighbourhoods and hidden gems, without the hassle of getting there and home:

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Spring Hill
The Johnson
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Fortitude Valley
Rydges
Rydges Hotel brings a hip ‘city meets country’ style of accommodation to the bustling Brisbane Showgrounds precinct
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Fortitude Valley
M & A Apartments
M & A Apartments are a low key minimalist chic hotel alternative in an unbeatable Fortitude Valley location.
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Fortitude Valley
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New Farm
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Fortitude Valley
The Constance
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Brisbane
Macarthur Chambers Hotel
This elegant apartment hotel occupies the building that played a pivotal role in World War II, as the chief headquarters of US General Douglas MacArthur.
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