Planning a Brisbane getaway? Here's our pick of the city's top 6 hotels

Meriton Suites Adelaide Street: Is there any box this five-star property doesn't tick? Located in the Brisbane CBD, this pocket-friendly hotel is home to 182 suites and apartments, but even the smallest options are 42 square metres in size and feature kitchenettes (complete with pots, pans, glassware, cutlery and crockery), laundries and separate sitting areas, making it perfect for families. Kevin Murphy skin and haircare amenities, and StayCast HD TVs on which you can stream programs from your personal device further dial up the convenience factor. There's a well-equipped gym on site, along with an indoor swimming pool and spa. From $148 per room, per night; meritonsuites.com.au

The Calile: This is the only Australian property that appears on the World's 50 Best Hotels (at number 12), and one look at its minimalist lobby with clean lines and pared back colour palette and it's easy to see why. The hotel's architecture is heavily inspired by modernist design principles, so expect bold geometric patterns in the rooms, many of which feature balconies with views of the swimming pool.

Even the smallest rooms at 27 square metres exude an air of elegance, with king-sized beds and palest of pale pink walls; but if more space is desired, opt for the Ada Suite, which has a separate dining area and a private rooftop terrace with city views. And when it's time to explore, remember the buzzing James Street precinct is just out the door. From $407 per room, per night; thecalilehotel.com

W Brisbane: This world-class hotel chain - best known for eye-catching design - is housed in a high-rise just across the road from Brisbane River. And that only means one thing: lovely views in every direction. Opt for the entry-level Wonderful room for partial vistas of the waterway, check in to the Spectacular room for sweeping views of the river, or splash out by booking the Wow suite - a heady 120-square-metre lair with a separate living room, sprawling ensuite and curved floor-to-ceiling glass windows with wide-angle panoramas of the river and the city beyond.

Just don't forget to check out the indoor swimming pool with zebra-print ceilings, the onsite spa with an exhaustive menu of body rituals and the Lex, a New York-style grill where you can taste some sensational cuts of meats. From $518 per room, per night; marriott.com

Ovolo the Valley: If the achingly cool vibe and city views from the rooftop pool of this hotel don't leave you in awe, the eye-popping interiors - from green-foliage wallpapers and deep maroon couches in the lobby to ink-blue headboards and rich mustard cushions in the bedrooms - will do the trick. And that's before you get to Za Za Ta restaurant, where more garden-print wallpapers will overwhelm your senses before sensational Tel Aviv-inspired courses take centre stage. Go for the burnt eggplant baba ghanoush with pomegranate and mint; stay back for the silverbeet and fetta borek with tomato salsa. From $198 per room, per night; ovolohotels.com/ovolo/thevalley

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Treasury Brisbane: It's not everyday that you can sleep in a heritage-listed property, but housed in the stunning building that originally served as the Queensland Government Treasury building, and built in stages from 1886 to 1928, Treasury Brisbane makes that possible. You will feel an instant sense of calm as you walk into the hotel with pristine white walls, plush drapes, period touches at every turn and guest rooms with 5.5-metre-high ceilings.

There's a gym on site, along with the Lab, which is open for breakfast seven days, and Ryan's on the Park restaurant where you can enjoy weekday lunches or long lazy weekend brunches with park views. From $262 per room, per night; treasurybrisbane.com.au

Hyatt Regency Brisbane: Located in the heart of the CBD within the Queen Street mall, this five-star property offers world-class business facilities that range from meetings and events space to state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

A number of onsite eateries will keep the time-poor execs happy - make your way to Hibiscus Bar & Terrace for casual bites, or book a table at Lennons Restaurant & Bar, where mains range from vegan-friendly cauliflower steaks to cuts of perfectly seared rib eye. From $253 per room, per night; hyatt.com