Landmark Brisbane hotel gears up for the Olympic Games

One of Brisbane's landmark hotels is preparing a new look ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games. 

InterContinental Brisbane by IHG has unveiled a multi-million-dollar investment set to "completely reimagine the iconic property". 

Works will start later this months and concluding in late 2027 with the 319-room hotel to "undergo a sweeping, progressive transformation". 

A media release says the design "will infuse interiors with an effortless elegance and timeless luxury through considered detail and an organic connection to light and nature that echoes the hotel's subtropical surrounds, with the refurbishment program also seeing the hotel's room count grow from 319 to 324 upon completion".

Woods Bagot, the design firm behind the transformation of InterContinental Sydney and InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, are leading the design vision. 

Hotel interiors will be progressively and comprehensively refurbished, from guest rooms and suites to meeting and event spaces. 

Level Six will feature an all-new concierge gallery, including an upgraded arrival area, lobby, and reception, aligning with InterContinental brand standards.

Dining highlights will include a new Argentinian grill restaurant and intimate Italian pasta and wine bar. 

The hotel will remain open throughout the staged renovation project. 

GM Shaun Parsons said the hotel is looking forward to unveiling a contemporary hospitality experience. 

“This transformation marks a defining new chapter for InterContinental Brisbane and will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the city," Parsons said. 

"Our vision is to reimagine this local icon while paying homage to the iconic Harry Seidler building, bringing together exceptional design, approachable luxury and culturally rich experiences that reflect Brisbane's vibrant spirit.” 

For more info visit ihg.com/intercontinentalbrisbane.