Luxury hotel brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has entered the Brisbane market and is planning a two-year transformation of its Elizabeth Street property.
InterContinental Brisbane General Manager Shaun Parsons said the official opening of the group’s first Brisbane property added to the Queensland portfolio, which includes InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast.
“We are incredibly proud to now have a footprint in one of Australia’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities,” Mr Parsons said.
“To be part of Brisbane’s transformation ahead of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics is a privilege, particularly in helping to shape its tourism and hospitality scene by offering an exciting, culturally rich stay experience for local and international guests alike.”
He said the 319-room hotel was in a prime position within the luxury shopping precinct of Elizabeth Street Mall.
“The hotel will undergo a significant two-year transformation in 2026, elevating the luxury guest experience embracing innovation, diversity, and cultural discovery, while honouring the building’s architectural heritage designed by visionary modernist architect Harry Seidler.”
Mr Parsons said the transformation forms part of property investment company ISPT’s vision to reimagine the Elizabeth Street precinct into a vibrant hub, where world-class tourism, entertainment and dining seamlessly integrate into Brisbane’s CBD.
