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Ovolo Inchcolm Hotel, Spring Hill
(opened May 2018) FV by Peppers, Fortitude Valley
(opened March 2018)
Hong Kong hospitality group, Ovolo, has
expanded into Brisbane with the newly
revamped Ovolo Inchcolm hotel. Located
in Spring Hill, the 1924-built Georgian hotel
and former medical practice boasts 50
guestrooms with an average room size of
35 square meters, including a two-bedroom
General Macarthur suite, named after the
five-star US Army Chief of Staff who was
treated there while stationed in Brisbane
during World War II. With the inclusion of
a 100-plus-capacity conference and events
space, the versatile hotel is designed to suit
both business and leisure travellers with rates
starting from $190pp a night. The hotel marks
the first Brisbane flag for Ovolo and opens
six months ahead of the brand’s second
property due to be revealed later this year on
the former Emporium site in Fortitude Valley.
www.ovolohotels.com.au/ovoloinchcolm/ Flatiron skyscrapers are no longer
synonymous with the New York City
skyline – the classic structure has been
reimagined at FV by Peppers. This 970-
room luxury hotel is the newest addition
to Fortitude Valley’s accommodation
offering, with one and two-bedroom
apartments boasting understated elegance
– neutral tones, minimal furnishings and
floor to ceiling glass for 5-star views of
Brisbane City. The minimal décor is made
up with stellar onsite facilities like a
heated u-shaped skyline pool with swim
up pool bar on level 6, a moonlight cinema
and a yoga retreat. Opening special rates
are available until November 30, starting
from $199 per night for a one-bedroom
apartment. www.peppers.com.au/fv/
Novotel South Bank, Brisbane (opened June 2018)
Change is afoot on the south side of the snaking Brisbane River. The new Novotel South Bank is
prepping to provide for the corporate set and savvy culture vultures amongst us. Opening in June, a
walkway will link the hotel with the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. So, you can go from
conference to cocktails in the lobby lounge and wine and dine clients in the on-site restaurant. Or
just check-in and unwind in the outdoor pool and gym. Fairtrade bathroom amenities, free barista
coffee at breakfast and Novotel’s Live N’ Dream bedding will help to seal the deal.
www.novotelbrisbanesouthbank.com.au
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