Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Hotels
7.5 (4195 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:

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 AUD 30 only prior to 10:00 (after 10:00 is just subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional AUD 35 until 13:00 (day use rate applies after 13:00).

All requests for late check-out are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before 10:00.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

The maximum vehicle height for parking at this property is 5.7 feet.

Please note that renovation work will be carried out from April 2023 to July 2026 and some rooms may be affected by noise..

Housekeeping services can be arranged for an additional charge of AUD 20.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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 4195 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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Shirley • solo_traveller • au
8
Relaxing stay at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane.
Pros:

Quiet, comfortable beds, good parking, excellent service at the front desk.

Cons:

Unfortunately I missed out on having the breakfast, it looked amazing...looking forward to sampling it next time.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • au
6
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Not able to rebook parking.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Very convenient

Cons:

Being renovated no restaurant

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • au
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • nz
6
Pros:

The team at reception were really nice and helpful

Cons:

Size of the room was quite small

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • au
8
Great stay for the 2 nights, Staff did exc job given the renervations underway in the hotel.
Pros:

Hotel was great, bed was comfortable and room a good size.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Nita • couple • au
7
I’ve stayed a few times with Gt Soythern and more than likely will again in the future
Pros:

It was right location exactly where I needed to be

Cons:

Major renovations and very noisy

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Fono Catherine • solo_traveller • au
7
Good, friendly staff
Pros:

Quick check-in

Cons:

Maintenance works on floors, wooden boards. But no noise from maintenance so not too bad. Only noise late at night were voices sometimes from next room!

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Noise due to repairs

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • hk
10
Would stay here again.
Pros:

Location on the Southbank was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was really nice.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • au
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • de
9
Wunderbar
Pros:

Tolles Frühstück mit frisch zubereitetem Ei und Speck. Toller Pancake Automat

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Holly • extended_group • au
6
Comfy bed and good location
Pros:

The sheets were nice and soft and the bed and pillows were comfortable too

Cons:

The pressure in the shower wasn’t very good and the shower head needed a clean

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • au
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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UnniEH • extended_group • no
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • au
7
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

Renovations happening at the same time as the stay, unavoidable.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Breakfast was ample and a good start to the day. Location was great within easy walking distance to KG Square, Casino and Southbank

Cons:

Facility undergoing a refurb and maybe advice of that and price should have been more reflective.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Pcook90 • solo_traveller • nr
10
Pros:

The location was excellent and nice worker there

Cons:

No balcony

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee