InterContinental Brisbane will open in late June following the signing of a long-term management agreement with ISPT, a property funds manager and developer of the 150 Elizabeth Street precinct where the hotel is located, reports IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property will be converted from the former Hilton Brisbane.

Positioned in Brisbane’s CBD on Elizabeth Street, and connected to the Queen Street Mall, it is the only hotel in Australia designed by the renowned architect Harry Seidler, who is widely recognized for his Modernist architectural legacy. ISPT’s renewed vision for this precinct integrates the hotel, Wintergarden and the Regent Theatre into one destination, blending retail, dining, entertainment and hospitality into an urban setting.

InterContinental Brisbane will undergo a two-year transformation to elevate the luxury experience while retaining the features from Harry Seidler’s original designs that make the hotel iconic. Once complete, it will feature 321  guestrooms, many with views across the Brisbane skyline. The hotel will also feature four restaurants and bars as well as expansive conference and events facilities.

InterContinental Brisbane will open as the third InterContinental property in Queensland, joining InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. In Australasia, IHG currently operates 21 hotels within its luxury & lifestyle segment, with five properties in the pipeline, spanning its InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection and Hotel Indigo brands.

“We knew it would take a special property to bring our iconic InterContinental brand to life in Brisbane and are incredibly proud to partner with ISPT in support of the rejuvenation of this incredible asset and we look forward to creating an indelible beacon of hospitality for Brisbane,” said Cameron Burke, Director of Development, Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “The Brisbane hotel market, and South East Queensland region, is entering a golden era fueled by transformative infrastructure projects, a booming tourism sector and the countdown to the 2032 Olympics. With record investment and a surge in both corporate and leisure demand, the region is fast becoming Australia’s most dynamic hospitality hotspot.”

Tom Waters, Head of Development – Office, Industrial, Retail and Mixed Use at ISPT added: “We are excited to partner with IHG to bring the globally renowned InterContinental brand to Brisbane. We sought a brand that would epitomise luxury, honour the legacy of the building, and become a cornerstone of the vibrant precinct we’re developing. Leveraging ISPT’s expertise in placemaking and curating urban experiences, this precinct is set to transform Brisbane’s CBD. It will seamlessly integrate the Regent Theatre, Wintergarden retail and dining offering, alongside a world-class InterContinental Hotel. Together, we share a vision to see the hotel completely revitalized and we’re thrilled to be embarking on this transformative project with IHG.”