Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Unique design
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
Some discomfort in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
There were mentions of dirty furniture and lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
9
Staff were generally helpful and pleasant, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.54
Great location mentioned multiple times, convenient for central station.
Room Quality
8.49
Rooms were comfortable but some concerns with mattress quality and minor issues.
Amenities
9.02
Overall decent amenities, but breakfast options were lacking.
Value for Money
8.48
Some guests felt they paid too much for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Overall dissatisfaction with food quality and breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9
Despite some issues, many enjoyed their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:29

Property Description

Historic Building with Modern Amenities

Located in the heart of Brisbane, The Inchcolm by Ovolo is housed in a charming 1920’s era building, blending historic charm with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant and bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the city.

Complimentary Access to Fitness Facilities

Stay active during your stay with complimentary access to the fitness facilities at Fitness First Elizabeth Street, just a short 700-meter walk away. Whether you prefer a morning workout or an evening exercise session, staying fit is made easy at The Inchcolm by Ovolo.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining Experience

Indulge in comfort in the air-conditioned rooms and suites featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities. After a restful night’s sleep, treat yourself to a delicious meal at The Inchcolm Bar, known for its seasonal menu using local organic produce.

Experience a blend of history and luxury at The Inchcolm by Ovolo - book your stay now for an unforgettable Brisbane getaway.

Important information:

Please note guests traveling with pets must book a designated pet-friendly room. An AUD$100 fee per pet per nights applies and there is a maximum of 2 pets per room.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BNE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1174 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 9
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Nathan • couple • au
7
Book if you want something a bit different
Pros:

Moody decor and location

Cons:

I’ve stayed here quite a few times but this time something was missing. It used to be a lot nicer, I think the rooms need a bit of a soft reno, especially the bathrooms. It’s lost its charm
A bit.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • au
1
Disappointing.
Cons:

Unfortunately my room was unclean, there was mold on the shower screen, stains on the carpet and cobwebs on the ceiling. There was only a tiny window which faced onto brick so that during the day the room was completely dark. I stayed one night only out of two and had to checkout early and find alternate accomodation. I was disappointed as the rooms pictured appeared clean, large and with big windows - I paid more than other hotels in the area as I assumed the room would be on par with those advertised, but it was completely different.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • au
10
Glorious hotel - private, charming and comfortable!
Pros:

Fabulous hotel with old world charm and modern amenities! Comfy bed, quiet and private! Excellent staff and a wonderful stay!

Cons:

No restaurant/room service open on the weekends we were there.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • au
5
Pros:

Good location. The decor and styling.

Cons:

Grab and go breakfast. Lack of staff. Having to ring on own phone for service at reception. No weekend evening entertainment or food service in bar area/restaurant.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • au
7
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Shonna • couple • au
2
Wouldn’t be back and I don’t think they cared.
Pros:

Upon arrival into our room, the bathroom flooded from one of the sinks. They didn’t even move us rather gave us towels which we had to keep upon the floor the whole stay. Our room was right next to the old style lift which made a continuous creaking sound upon use. Then we had about 8 air conditioning units right outside our room which buzzed right throughout the night. Not much sleep was had. We had to have the iron replaced as it was damaged and rusty. Reception is literally in the bar/ restaurant area. It does have a unique design, but not worth staying at all. The floors in the bathroom were also very dirty. Wouldn’t be back. Only real positive was location, but there are still even closer to the water and the river.

Cons:

As above

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Claire • solo_traveller • ca
9
Nice place to stay
Pros:

The perfect combination of old and new. Modern updated rooms in a classic but comfortable old hotel. A very nice place to stay.

Cons:

Most staff were great, but had one staff member that wasn’t great. Overall experience was excellent, but for one exception.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Nereis • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • au
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • au
6
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Viney • couple • au
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • au
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
10
Fantastic service, rooms, and location
Pros:

Had a great stay, wish it were longer!

Cons:

Not a complaint at all, everything was wonderful. Would be nice to have a little savoury pastry option for breakfast, like a frittata or cheese/tomato scrolls

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Miles • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent location and loved the aesthetic
Pros:

Loved the ease of check in, the aesthetics, generous room size, great deal on Booking.com at the time & access to local gym was amazing. Bar in GF was also awesome & generally close to everything without being too close.

Cons:

na

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • au
10
Pleasant Brisbane break
Pros:

Fun hotel, very quirky communal decor and pleasant black and white huge room. Enjoyed our stay.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Allan • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Staff were fantastic.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
9
Lovely comfortable and charming.
Pros:

Heritage charm, little extras like muffins in the foyer, staff were great.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee