IHG’s Hotel Indigo Brand Debuts in Queensland, Australia

IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Vista Hospitality Group to bring its boutique luxury and lifestyle brand to Queensland with the launch of Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre.

No two Hotel Indigos are the same. With distinct storytelling through its design, restaurant and bar concepts, and guest experiences, the properties not only celebrate the stories of the neighbourhood but are also part of the community.

Ideally situated in the riverside suburb of North Quay, Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre offers a creatively curated retreat showcasing the sights, sounds and flavours of its local neighbourhood throughout the guest experience.

Home to a mix of unique art and design features, the hotel is peppered with hand-painted artworks and murals by local Queensland artists that symbolise the city’s history makers, hidden gems and laneways.

Designed by Sydney-based interior design studio, JPDC, the interiors of the Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre were inspired by the transformative stories, hidden artistic flair and diverse characters that have shaped the Brisbane CBD.

As a result, each of the stylish 212 guestrooms is a nod to Brisbane’s hidden gems through a collection of carefully curated artworks and textures and furnished with a full range of modern appliances.

 

Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by two giant red doors six metres high, inspired by the red fairy doors on Burnett Lane, inviting the curious to discover the treasures inside. This includes a graffiti-covered Tuk Nook coffee cart in the lobby, history-inspired black and white murals at the reception and a beautiful mural painted by local artists along the corridors.

 

The hotel’s food and beverage concepts and outlets, including the signature restaurant Izakaya Publico, were designed in consultation with globally renowned consultant Shane Giles from Blue Salt. Izakaya Publico offers an authentic Japanese dining experience using locally sourced seasonal produce across the menu, featuring signature grilled dishes such as Bonito Tataki and Kushiyaki Skewers.

 

For local beer, wine, and cocktail classics with a sake twist, 1603 is the modern speakeasy-inspired bar on level one that is sure to become a fan favourite.

 

According to Patrick Imbardelli, Board Member, Vista Hospitality Group and Chairman of Next Story Group, the opening of Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre is anticipated to spark curiosity amongst visitors and locals alike with its strong sense of character and community.

“The local neighbourhood story of North Quay and its surrounding area is interspersed into the DNA of Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre. Our aim is for the hotel to become part of the fabric of the community while creating an experience that is genuinely local and full of discovery,” Patrick said.

“Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre is a uniquely inspired hotel that is stylish yet approachable, with an aesthetic rooted in storytelling. It combines local character, distinctive design cues, vibrant colours, and rich textures. We know guests will delight in uncovering the hidden gems and unexpected finds that surround us in the heart of Brisbane.”