Bookings have been available since July, and there is much anticipation for the opening of the new hotel at the end of August. The Star Grand Brisbane is located in the centre of the new $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct.
Inviting guests to check-in to check-out five-star luxury and soak up Brisbane’s most spectacular views. Locals and tourists can be among the first to book a stay in one of the 340 luxurious new rooms within The Star Brisbane’s signature five-star hotel, The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct is designed to reflect the spirit and energy of the river city, The Star Grand hotel will offer every guest a slice of luxury with rooms ranging from the contemporary River King and City King Rooms, to the sophisticated open-plan River and City Suites, opulent Skyline City Suites and four exquisite Skyline Penthouse Suites.
The Star Brisbane Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Finch, said “As the team prepare to unveil a destination almost a decade in the making, we are thrilled to invite guests of The Star Grand hotel to be among the first to experience the grand possibilities that await,” Mr Finch said. “The Star Grand’s floor-to-ceiling windows will serve as a spectacular vantage point to capture the electrifying displays of Brisbane Festival, before we kick into Footy Finals, Melbourne Cup and all the festivities of Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
“With venue openings rolling out over the coming months, our returning guests will have the opportunity to enjoy new experiences each time they visit including a wide-range of culinary delights and the unveiling of our hotel pools, steam room, sauna and gym in time for summer.
“The Star Grand’s place within The Star Brisbane and wider Queen’s Wharf precinct will add a new dimension to the city, strengthening Brisbane’s competitive advantage and providing domestic and international visitors even more compelling reasons to visit Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Nestled amongst a world of discovery, The Star Grand will become the gateway to a vast range of experiences throughout the new 12-hectare riverside precinct, inviting locals and visitors to explore the best Brisbane has on offer. Guests will be treated to a stay unlike any other from the moment they arrive; a breath taking 21-metre glass oculus welcoming Brisbane’s warmth and light into the resort’s grand entrance where First Nations artist Tony Albert’s enormous 15-metre floating botanical sculpture Inhabitant takes pride of place.
A bespoke hand-made glass Lasvit lighting installation greets guests on entry to the Lobby, as their senses are tantalised by the sights, sounds and smells of The Star’s award-winning Japanese restaurant, Sokyo. On checking in, they ascend through the resort where the hotel occupies Levels 8 to 17 across two river-facing towers.
Leading international design studio Hassell drew inspiration from the resort’s subtropical landscape, mimicking the ripples of the Brisbane River through extraordinary Calacatta Viola and the curves of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs throughout the design of each room. A collective of Australian art highlights the region in its many forms, showcasing bespoke pieces by Brisbane-based artist Anita West, Noosa’s Michael Whitehead, Northern River’s Jane Hoggard and proud Gumbaynggir and Bundjalung artist, Charmaine Davis.#
The Star Grand features 340 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms at the heart of Brisbane’s newest entertainment and leisure destination, including:
- 276 City King / Twin and River King rooms
- 60 suites including the City Suites, River Suites, and Skyline City Suites
- 4 Skyline Penthouse Suites across the top two levels
- 24-hour reception
- Three infinity-edge pools, pool bar, steam room and sauna (expected to open early October*)
- Hotel gym (expected to open late October*)
- A curved illuminated ceiling over the William Street porte-cochere indicates the scale of the resort on arrival, stretching the equivalent size to 13 full-sized tennis courts.
- The Star Grand incorporates 340 keys, 412 beds, 408 televisions, 378 toilets, 2540 pieces of individual furniture, 5400 individual lights, and 6300 power points.
- Over 12,000sqm of carpet and 16,200sqm of wallpaper was used in the hotel’s creation.
- Accessibility has been paramount in The Star Grand’s design, with hotel rooms catering to guests of all abilities and dedicated Accessible River and City King Rooms.
The Star Grand Brisbane is one of four future luxury hotel offerings as part of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development which is set to commence a staged opening from 29 August 2024. A contemporary 4.5-star Dorsett hotel and Australia’s only ultra-luxury Rosewood hotel will open in future phases, alongside the grandeur of one of city’s most iconic heritage hotels, Treasury Brisbane.