Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (3148 reviews)
168 Wharf Street , Brisbane , AU
+61 7 3833 8888

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Professional staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good location
Great breakfast
Cons:
Room size
Parking issues
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Mixed feedback on cleanliness; some reviews highlighted clean and comfortable facilities, while others mentioned issues.
Service
9.28
Generally positive feedback on staff professionalism and helpfulness, indicating a high level of service satisfaction.
Location
9.32
Frequent mentions of excellent location, with guests appreciating its proximity to key areas.
Room Quality
7.77
Some reviews noted small rooms and problems with bedding; though others enjoyed their stays.
Amenities
8.3
General satisfaction with breakfast and other amenities, although some guests had issues with parking.
Value for Money
8.76
Overall positive sentiment regarding value, despite some reviews mentioning dissatisfaction with specific charges.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Most reviews appreciated the breakfast quality, but there were complaints about the options offered.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall sentiment appears to be positive with several highlights despite some issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:15

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located on the border of Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill, Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central provides easy access to the city's key areas for business and leisure.

Modern Rooms
Opened in 2017, our rooms boast stylish décor, workspace with USB ports, and a range of amenities including free WiFi, breakfast, and a 40-inch LCD TV.

Nearby Attractions
Just a short distance from Central Station and popular dining spots like Eagle Street, our hotel is also close to iconic landmarks such as Story Bridge and Treasury Building - Casino.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Brisbane? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central now!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.9% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.

Please note that the maximum occupancy for each room at the property, is 2 adults. One child under the age of 2 only can be accommodated in a cot (maximum 1 cot per room). No extra beds are available. For additional guests or children between the ages of 3 and 18, an interconnecting room will need to be booked. Interconnecting rooms are subject to availability. Please contact the property to confirm this, using the contact details found on the booking form.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3148 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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tibe • couple • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Neville • couple • au
8
An excellent place to stay with good transport accessibility.
Pros:

Breakfast is consistently very good and with a reasonable variety of choice. Our room although compact was well appointed and very clean. Overall we had a most enjoyable stay.

Cons:

nothing to dislike

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • au
8
Great location, nice rooms and good parking
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Food was really good however service was poor and took a long time to receive our food

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aeneid Keeshia • couple • ph
9
Pros:

The cleanliness

Cons:

Easy location

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • au
10
Staff were accommodating, professional and the dining room was up to stand- well presented
Pros:

Affordable

Cons:

Non

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hewson • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Clean, tidy

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Isaiah Kyle • couple • au
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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jodie • extended_group • au
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Minal • solo_traveller • lk
7
Pros:

Nice rooms. Good breakfast

Cons:

Price

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Vishaal4all • family_with_children • au
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Susana FL • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Very friendly and approachable staff

Cons:

The room smelled like stale cigarettes, even though they are non smoking rooms

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marleen G • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kennedy • couple • au
10
The best
Pros:

The hospitality and the experience was awesome

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Camilo H. Galindo • solo_traveller • co
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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bernd • couple • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Shristi • couple • au
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • au
8
Pros:

Room, cleanliness and breakfasts were very good

Cons:

Insufficient parking for car- had to park in a parking station some 3 blocks away which was difficult with the terrain in the area and my age/ walking restrictions - were unaware of this at time of booking etc

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • au
9
worth the money, amazing staff
Pros:

everything, the staff were so friendly, everything was clean.

Cons:

the bed quality was a little meh, cheap sheets and uncomfortable mattress. The tv was very outdated also

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee