Brisbane is Australia's fastest growing city and currently has a population of 1.6 million. With its pleasant sub-tropical climate all throughout the year and proximity to beaches and wildlife it makes a great base from which to explore south-east Queensland. There are great accommodation packages in Brisbane hotels all throughout the city - Brisbane accommodation 2011 and this year is offering excellent deals.

There is much to do for individuals, couples and families in Brisbane itself as well as throughout south east Queensland. The Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast nearby offer some of the world's finest beaches and holiday bliss. Brisbane is a popular Australian vacation spot that attracts millions of visitors each year and acts as a gateway to the "sunshine state".

Once you arrive in Brisbane you really need not stress about the accommodation, there is so much to choose from. However, to take advantage of special offers and discounts it is a good idea to check in with your travel agent or online accommodation sites. There are both luxury and budget hotels through Brisbane city and the surrounding areas. From hostels and backpackers accommodation up to the lap of luxury with a concierge at your fingertips Brisbane has it all.

There are various areas of the city that are accommodation centres. The CBD has a huge range of hotels as you would expect; South Bank and the West End nearby have several quality hotels as well as backpackers accommodation; Fortitude Valley also has everything from budget backpackers and hostels to short term holiday rentals and across the river at Kangaroo Point there are a number of high class accommodation options available too.

Five star hotels in Brisbane come with all the trimmings - saunas, spas, massage, 24 hour room service, gyms, beauty salons and more. If you are in town for business, there are plenty of facilities such as conference and meeting rooms, wireless Internet, fax and secretarial services.

People arriving in Brisbane on a budget for a brief stay may prefer to stay at a Brisbane motel or Motor Inn. This option is usually cheaper than some of the more up market hotels and still offer a comfortable stay with all the necessities. There are plenty of motels located all over Brisbane, many of them are well known chain motels, where the standard of service is well known and regulated from motel to motel.

Those that are planning to stay in Brisbane for at least seven days or more might prefer to book themselves into some of the serviced apartments that are available in the city centre and surrounding suburbs. There are many of these facilities in the inner suburbs and they cater to visitors as well as students who are studying in the city for a lengthy period of time. The benefit of these is that you have more space and a fully equipped kitchen.

There are many different Brisbane accommodation 2011 options. Prices are reasonable and you can often find great last minute deals or seasonal discounts.