Stamford Plaza Brisbane Riverside Venue

There aren’t many Brisbane hotel venues that sit along the Brisbane river which have uninterrupted views of the story bridge, which is why the Stamford Plaza Brisbane is popular amongst VIPs such as Lady Gaga and US President Barack Obama.

This iconic building embodies luxury and style and is home to some of the world’s most famous celebrities and guest actors. There is the stunning Stamford Suite, which has been home to some of the world’s biggest stars, with picture frames on display in the elevator.

Popular for weddings due to the venue’s refined architectural design and elegant staircase and the neighbouring City Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River – plenty of choices of amazing photo backdrops.

The Stamford Plaza has a range of venue spaces including their Garden Marque which offers uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge making it a great event space.

Located along the Brisbane River and a stone’s throw away to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, it’s no wonder this hotel is a popular spot to stay within the Brisbane CBD. Follow the Riverside Walk to Eagle Street Pier and to the Story Bridge or keep walking to find yourself at Howard Smith Wharves.

The Queen Street Mall is a short 600m walk where you can find The Myer Centre and other retail stores and restaurants. For those who like to enjoy the outdoors can take a stroll through the City Botanic Gardens and walk over the Goodwill Bridge and wonder around Southbank where there are a number of restaurants and bars or simply enjoy the Brisbane city views.

The Eagle Street Pier provides a range of food options from fast food to fine dining, or perhaps prop yourself up at one of the many bars overlooking the Brisbane river.

Transport options are plenty from the Stamford Plaza Brisbane as taxis are readily available, but there are also bus, train and ferry options all within walking distance.

The Stamford Plaza may be popular for weddings but the long and narrow shaped rooms aren’t overly popular for larger corporate events. The pillar less Grand Ballroom measures 23m by 12m and offers 283.1m² of space with a ceiling height of 3.9m.

The Stamford Plaza’s grand staircase and courtyard however makes for great photo backdrops and also popular for group photos – of course, be respectful of other guests in the hotel.