Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Hotels
7.5 (4010 reviews)
103 George Street , Brisbane , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from construction
Lift issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Rooms were reported clean, but complaints about construction and dust affect perception.
Service
8.43
Staff were pleasant and helpful, with specific praise from multiple reviews.
Location
8.47
Great location near entertainment and attractions, appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
6.92
Rooms were clean, but noise from construction impacted quality of stay.
Amenities
6.45
Limited due to construction and only one lift operational, leading to inconvenience.
Value for Money
7.41
Fair value for the location, but construction affected the experience which may influence this score.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast received positive mentions, adding to the stay experience.
Overall Experience
7.43
Mixed experiences, with significant issues from construction overshadowing positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:35

Property Description

Central Location

Located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane offers easy access to popular attractions like Queen Street Mall, Parliament House, and the Botanical Gardens, all just a short walk away.

Comfortable Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel provide a comfortable stay with amenities such as a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, flat-screen TVs, an iPod dock, and a work desk, ensuring a relaxing experience for guests.

Convenient Facilities

Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour reception and the option of secure parking (additional cost and subject to availability), making their stay hassle-free and enjoyable.

Book your stay at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane for a memorable experience in the vibrant city of Brisbane!

Important information:

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorization form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, JCB, American Express and Diners Club.

Early check in available for an additional $30.00 prior to 10:00 am only (after 10 am is just subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional $35.00 up until 1:00 pm (day use rate applies after 1:00 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability, based on first-come, first-served. There is a height limit of 5.7 feet.
Please be aware that our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Monday–Sunday). We serve a GREAT SUNRISE BREAKFAST at $21.00 per person, which includes one serve of hot plated breakfast (bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans) and the option to help yourself to toast, cereal, pancakes, canned fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, and juice.

2023 – 2026 UPGRADE NOTICE
April 2023 through to July 2026
The hotel will be renovating rooms across all floors.

With this major project you should anticipate:
• Varied noise levels between the hours of 7:00am and 6.00pm daily. Some noise levels may be loud or repetitive at times.
• Work crews do not work on Sunday unless they experience weather delays.
• Entrance point / lobby area is not affected.
• There could be delays with the elevators at various times.
• There may be limited access to the courtyard at various times.
• There will be no access to 3rd and 4th floor in the building.
• Carparking – we will have very limited carparking throughout the construction works and then at one point – no carparking due to the egress upgrade.
• Please be respectful of “Construction Zones.”
The owners and management of the Great Southern Hotel Brisbane appreciate your cooperation as we upgrade the property for your future enjoyment.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BNE

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 4010 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 6.45
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Hannah • family_with_children • au
1
It was so bad that we chose to check out a day early and drive 8hrs home.
Pros:

It was close to Riverstage

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Editha • extended_group • au
8
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Reilly • solo_traveller • au
9
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Stefan • couple • au
5
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Russell • couple • au
7
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Elphick • solo_traveller • au
8
We went back!! 🤩
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Renovating but was ok as still very comfortable

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • au
6
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John • solo_traveller • au
9
Pleasant good facility. Basically i needed a bed for a good night's sleep which was achieved. Tyhe l
Pros:

I was attending a conference at Royal on the Park and the Great Southern was in good proximity to my venue. The walk 'up the hill' was beneficial for the waistline after food.

Cons:

I had no issue.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The room was clean, and the bed comfortable,

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Aboud Yousif Aboud • couple • se
5
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John • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location for what I was doing was great

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Milne • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great location close to everything.

Cons:

Power socket was hard to locate behind the bedside table to charge phone beside bed, no USB port facility for charger.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lu • solo_traveller • cn
9
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Francesca • solo_traveller • ie
2
Pros:

The location was good
The bed was clean
The bathroom was clean other then the slight must smell from the shower

Cons:

I knew of a little construction happening but the place was a war zone tbh. Glad I only had 3 nights as i would not stay there any longer. Only for im travelling and not want to loose the money id of left. Alot of stains on the carpet and just wasn't great tbh

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Bernardo • solo_traveller • de
7
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Gabriele • family_with_children • au
5
Great location & friendly staff
Pros:

Breakfast value was good

Cons:

Construction work on our floor, should do one floor at a time to minimise disruption to guests.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Ria • couple • au
6
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Greg • solo_traveller • au
9
Good place to stay, good location
Pros:

Comfortable stay, staff were helpful and friendly. They have construction on going but during the day and notices about it.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Noud • couple • nl
10
Goede uitgangs lokatie
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid en de behulpzaamheid van de staf

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Martina • couple • pg
4
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