The recently opened Emporium in Fortitude Valley's Emporium precinct is Brisbane's newest boutique hotel. Its entrance is spectacular red and silver and features furnishings designed by Queenslanders.
There are 106 studio suites, each custom-designed and individually finished. Guests are presented with a pillow menu when checking in — there are eight choices of pillow, with the 'snore no more' proving the most popular choice.
There are standard and king suites, king spa suites, Emporium suites on the top floor, which open to a large balcony, and accessible suites equipped for wheelchairs. Their king beds split into two single beds and the ensuite has appropriate access to facilities.
There is a rooftop lap pool, sauna and gym and the rooftop terrace has great views of Brisbane. Pool-side food is available.
Concierge Murray Rowbotham is on hand to assist guests with anything from directions to how to rent a Maserati for the day and everything in between.
Emporium's cocktail bar features an onyx bar, overlit by an antique German chandelier acquired from a castle in Europe. The bar's exquisite stained glass wall has quite a history. One hundred years ago it was a Parisian shopfront. It was then sent to Buenos Aires where it was a window in a mansion. It was sent to Australia by an antiques dealer and caught the eye of those responsible for the hotel.
The Emporium Precinct has a terrific selection of restaurants, cafés and shops and you are close to the CBD, theatres and other entertainment.
Location
Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.
Cost
Emporium Hotel rooms start at $295 a double a night.
Prices correct at 9.08.2007.
For more information
Emporium Hotel
1000 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006
Ph: (07) 3253 6999
1300 883 611
www.emporiumhotel.com.au
