Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (3054 reviews)
168 Wharf Street , Brisbane , au

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

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 free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3054 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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Julien extended_group gf
9
Parfait !
Pros:

Le petit déjeuné au top !
La discrétion du personnel impeccable.
Le rapport qualité prix pour la situation géographique, le petit déjeuner et la qualité des chambres.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sparkes couple au
8
Room was comfortable.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. The room was clean.

Cons:

A little more water required.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Raeleen solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sero couple au
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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pettrina solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Toni solo_traveller au
8
I will always stay at this hotel regardless because the staff looks after me every time I visit
Cons:

Breakfast buffet

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Siu Hung solo_traveller hk
8
Pros:

接近主要景點,走到大會堂,皇后街,南岸等,不過二十多分鐘路程。

Cons:

雖然接近主要景點,但酒店位於山腰,每日玩完都要帶著疲憊的身軀爬斜路。
早餐變化少,住三晚吃得有點厭倦。

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Xavier solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Location.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Asha couple au
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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LE MEUR solo_traveller nc
4
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
P
Pam couple au
8
Pros:

Staff really helpful and friendly

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jason couple au
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple au
8
Pros:

Location was good and room size was good.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
T
Tailah couple au
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Norris solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Central location. Clean and spacious for an express hotel. Great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
F
French solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller nc
10
Chambre propre et très agréable avec une sympathique vue. Le CBD est accessible à pied.
Pros:

La vue de la chambre, un personnel accueillant.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Terry family_with_children au
4
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Greg couple au
9
I will return
Cons:

My only petty criticism is that the tv remote response was a bit sluggish either thru over worn buttons or low battery.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Tama solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee