Emporium Hotel South Bank Among the World’s Best

Emporium Hotel South Bank Ranked #21 in the World, #1 in Australia and the South Pacific

Anthony John Group is proud to announce a landmark global achievement for Emporium Hotels, with Emporium Hotel South Bank named in the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best.

The hotel has been ranked #21 in the world and #1 in Australia and the South Pacific, placing it among the most highly rated luxury hotels globally, based exclusively on guest reviews and ratings.

Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Awards represent the platform’s highest honour, awarded to fewer than one percent of its eight million listings worldwide. Rankings are determined by the quality and consistency of traveller feedback over a 12-month period, reflecting genuine guest experience at the highest level.

Since opening in 2018, Emporium Hotel South Bank has set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Brisbane through design, innovation, and experience-led service.

Excellence Driven by People

This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of the Emporium Hotels team, whose collective focus on service excellence defines every guest experience, guided by a simple principle: the guest is everything.

Emporium Hotels General Manager Julie Manega said:

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, passion and commitment to excellence demonstrated by every member of our team, every day. It reflects the genuine care and consistency of service that defines the Emporium experience.”

From arrival to departure, every detail is shaped by teams across front-of-house, housekeeping, culinary, concierge and management, working in unison to deliver an exceptional standard of luxury hospitality.

Brisbane on the Global Stage

Designed, developed and owned by Anthony John Group, Emporium Hotel South Bank has become one of Australia’s most distinctive luxury destinations.

With its architectural identity, elevated dining, rooftop infinity pool and tailored guest experience, the hotel continues to attract international recognition and acclaim.

This latest achievement further reinforces Brisbane’s emergence as a global destination for luxury travel, business and culture.

Ranked #21 in the World. #1 in Australia. Proudly Brisbane.