HOT OPENINGS

Brisbane boom

With the paint still drying on W Brisbane, the Queensland capital’s hotel explosion continues unabated with the opening of EMPORIUM HOTEL on South Bank. The luxury property offers 143 rooms over 21 levels and boasts a rooftop infinity pool, six restaurants and bars, including the perfect Friday night drinks spot, The Terrace up on the roof. emporiumhotels.com.au

Hotel hip

Brisbane also sees the arrival of THE CALILE (pictured), a haven of cool that boasts funky interiors and inclusions like a pool, restaurant and bar, a library and day spa. It also makes the most of its FortitudeValley surrounds, ground zero of hip in the Queensland capital. thecalilehotel.com

Alpine aspect

Opening its doors in the NSW city of Albury is MANTRA ALBURY. Spread over eight storeys, it features 146 studios and suites, all of which have views out to the Victorian Alps. Facilities include La Tierra Restaurant and a fully equipped gym. mantra.com.au Heart of the city

Chippendale’s bustling Central Park development has another hotel on its roster (after the Old Clare Hotel) with the opening of FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SYDNEY, CENTRAL PARK. It comes with 297 rooms and suites, as well as two restaurants – Malt for tapas and Central Quarter serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. starwoodhotels.com