InterContinental Brisbane to undergo multi-million-dollar renovation

InterContinental Brisbane will undergo a multi-million-dollar, staged renovation beginning in October, with the project expected to conclude in late 2027. The hotel, located in a landmark building designed by Harry Seidler on Queen Street Mall, will remain open to guests throughout the transformation.

Led by design firm Woods Bagot, the project aims to increase the hotel's capacity from 319 to 324 rooms. A central feature of the redesign is the reworking of the grand atrium to ensure all rooms have a view of the space. The refurbishment will include guestrooms, suites, meeting spaces, and the introduction of new amenities such as a gym, spa, and a reimagined pool deck.

New dining options will include an Argentinian grill restaurant and an Italian pasta and wine bar. The hotel is positioning itself to accommodate increased tourism for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.