Destination
Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central
The Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central is one of Brisbane's premier hotels, situated right in the heart of the city and within an easy walk of shops, restaurants, parks and cultural venues. From its position directly above Central Railway Station, the hotel looks down directly onto Anzac Park and Post Office Square at the very centre of the city.
Brisbane
Brisbane is Australia's fastest growing city with an outdoor lifestyle unequalled in Australia. It is a thriving metropolis with an easy-going unhurried tempo, mouth-watering cuisine and fine local wines. Its recreational, cultural and sporting facilities offer visitors endless opportunities to enjoy the city's great climate.
The cultural heart of Brisbane is the Queensland Cultural Centre at the South Bank Precinct. Here you will find the Queensland Art Gallery, State Library and Queensland Museum.
Brisbane offers many cultural, sporting and recreational possibilities including parklands, walking and cycling paths, museums, art galleries, theatres, concert halls and sporting arenas - all the delights of a thriving modern city. From Brisbane you can also access a range of tourist resorts, theme parks, mountain ranges and pristine beaches.
Travel Information
Airport Transfers
Brisbane’s international and domestic airports are approximately 20km north east of the Central Business District (CBD), a 15 to 20 minute drive. Visitors can reach the central business district by taxi, shuttle bus or train.
Taxi
The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is approximately A$33 plus a A$3 fee for departing taxis only .
Airport Shuttle Bus
Buses connect the CBD and airports. A single transfer is approximately A$12 or A$22 return on Coachtrans which departs the airports and Roma Street Transit Centre (CBD) every 30 minutes. All major city hotels are serviced on request.
Train
Airtrain services run frequently from Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane and the express, air-conditioned journey takes only 20 minutes. The airport stations are located directly outside the Domestic and International terminals and connect with 5 stations covering 80% of downtown Brisbane. The fare from the airport to the Brisbane CBD is currently $14. Pre-book at http://www.airtrain.com.au/ (and receive a 10% discount on your fare).
Further Information About Brisbane
For more information about Brisbane, visit http://www.brisbanemarketing.com.au/aboutbrisbane