Spicers Balfour Brisbane
Highlights
- Savour contemporary Australian cuisine at Balfour Kitchen & Bar, featuring seasonal, sustainably sourced produce in an intimate setting.
- Drift into luxury with spacious, light-filled suites that blend heritage charm with modern amenities for ultimate comfort.
- Enjoy sunset drinks at the rooftop bar, offering stunning views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane skyline.
- Explore Brisbane's vibrant dining and cultural scene, all just minutes away from your sophisticated urban retreat.
Spicers Balfour Brisbane is a boutique luxury hotel in the heart of New Farm, offering refined accommodation, personalised service and an intimate urban escape just minutes from Brisbane’s best dining, culture and riverfront precincts. Tucked within leafy residential streets, the hotel blends heritage Queenslander charm with contemporary design, creating a sophisticated retreat for travellers seeking comfort, style and convenience.
The hotel features 17 luxury suites across two beautifully restored buildings. Executive Rooms in the original Queenslander offer a European‑inspired aesthetic, while the one‑bedroom suites in the Art Deco Simla building deliver bold design, rich textures and modern amenities. All suites are light‑filled and spacious, with premium bathrooms and thoughtful in‑room comforts.
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar serves contemporary Australian cuisine onsite with a focus on seasonal, sustainably sourced produce. Guests can enjoy relaxed breakfast and weekend brunch, or return in the evening for share plates, premium wines and cocktails in an intimate, atmospheric setting. The rooftop bar, with views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane skyline, is a favourite for sunset drinks.
Located close to James Street, Howard Smith Wharves and the Brisbane River, Spicers Balfour Brisbane offers easy access to the city’s top restaurants, boutiques, galleries and parks. With its charming ambience, luxury suites and curated dining, it’s an ideal choice for a Brisbane city escape or romantic weekend.
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EarthCheck Certified
- Australian Hotels Association
- QLD – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
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Executive Queen Room
The Executive Queen Room features a queen size bed and ensuite with shower. Luxuriously appointed with a work station for those travelling on business, the rooms also have windows that can be opened for some fresh air.
Executive King Room
The Executive King rooms feature an ensuite with a rain shower and separate bath and have a contemporary European feel matched with modern conveniences and amenities. With windows that open allowing in fresh air, the room also has a comfortable work station.
Balfour Suite
Located in the 1940s Art Deco-style Simla building, the Balfour Suites offer a luxurious bedroom, separate ensuite and sunroom. Lead light windows bathe these spacious rooms in light, with high ceilings and luxury amenities making this suite feel like a home away from home.
Accessible Executive Queen Room
The Accessible Executive Queen Room features a queen size bed and ensuite with shower. Luxuriously appointed with a work station for those travelling on business, the rooms also have windows that can be opened for some fresh air.
The room is equipped with wider doorways to facilitate easy movement of wheelchairs and walkers, roll-in showers with grab bars for support, ground floor access, and lower closet shelving.
Accessible Balfour Suite
Located in the 1940’s art deco style Simla building, the Balfour Suites offer a luxurious king size bed (twin bedding available on request), an accessible bathroom with rain shower and a separate sunroom. Lead light windows bathe these spacious rooms in light, with high ceilings and luxury amenities making this suite feel like a home away from home.
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Couples Retreat
Escape together without leaving the city. At Spicers Balfour Brisbane, enjoy a quiet hideaway in the heart of New Farm, where the city hum fades and time feels slower.
Spend leisurely mornings in the comfort of your room, wake to a fresh breakfast each morning, and wander along the nearby riverwalk. Or simply relax and savour the views from the Rooftop Bar, enjoying the simple pleasures of being together.
Coolcations
Retreat from the noise this season in a restored Queenslander set among leafy streets, where winter feels quieter and more intimate. Evenings rise to the rooftop, where mulled wine is served under open skies with views across Brisbane.
Book your Coolcation and enjoy accommodation à la carte breakfast, and mulled wine with stargazing on the rooftop.
20% Off City Escape
Slip into a quieter rhythm at Spicers Balfour Brisbane, where city stays unfold at a gentler pace. Wake to leafy surrounds, take in rooftop views across the Brisbane skyline and settle in for long, unhurried moments at the wine bar. With the river, New Farm and the CBD close by, this City Escape pairs the energy of Brisbane with the indulgence of staying close, now with 20%* off stays. Ideal for midweek resets or weekend spoils, it’s a city retreat designed for lingering a little longer.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-balfour-hotel/accessibility/
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