Sage Hotel James St opens with a bang
SAGE HOTEL JAMES ST and the QUEENS ARMS JAMES ST CONFERENCE AND FUCNTION CENTRE launched last week, with over 200 guests from the travel, corporate and hospitality sectors of South East Queensland.
Guests enjoyed drinks and canapes whilst viewing hotel rooms facing the city lights while actors staged real life installations sitting in bubble baths, dining at tables and enjoying hotel rooms.
Sofie Formica emceed the event and celebrity DJ Jonathan Ford entertained the crowd who moved through the hotel enjoying signature cocktails and a giant dessert buffet.
Perfectly located in the lifestyle precinct of James Street with its cafes, first class retail and art galleries, Sage Hotel James Street is nestled beside the historic Queens Arms Hotel and a stone’s throw from the city centre.
Set over four levels, the property is immaculately presented, seamlessly combining the traditional elements of the Queens Arms with modern hotel interiors consisting of 93 boutique hotel rooms cleverly designed to allow maximum leisure space and storage in each room.
In an industry first, the Sage Style room – a multi purpose and flexible space has been custom-made to suit fashion, art or creative showings- ideal for local, interstate or international labels to host small VIP events or one-on-one showings.
The hotel lobby features polished exposed aggregate concrete floors, split aged and recycled sand stock brick and a stunning light design – The Knot by designer Karim Rashid all combining to create a contemporary, semi-industrial look reflecting the repurposed warehouse design.
The art works throughout the hotel show the details of a tortoise shell and are inspired by the Aboriginal name Binikinba-Ba which means “Place of the Land Tortoises” .
With free Wi-Fi for multiple devices, you can work from your hotel Sleepdreamer bed or plan your Brisbane adventures and enjoy the minibar featuring local Brisbane providores including Jocelyn’s Provisions, New Farm Confectionary, Newstead Brewing Co and Yogiic coconut water.
Live like a local and use our complimentary guest pass for an early morning swim at the iconic Valley Pool, enjoy a workout at the nearby Function Well Management gym, just 500m walk down the street, or pick up a yoga mat from hotel reception for some morning stretching and meditation in the privacy of your room. You may choose to lie in or take an early morning stroll through the James Street precinct and nearby walking tracks.
The James Street Cafe and Cellar located in the lobby of the hotel offers great local Abbott Fonzi coffee, fresh pastries, a selection of grab & go options if you’re in a rush to explore and the James Street Cellar stocks a unique selection of wines at bottle shop prices so you can enjoy a drop in your room as you wind down you day.
There is also Botanical Bar + Kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and Farrier Supper Club for late night bites 7 days a week.
Guests will be able to browse the surrounding James Street boutique designer stores and the restaurants the area is famous for and explore the local arts & lifestyle culture or relax in the nearby New Farm Park with the iconic arts centre – the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane’s CBD and South Bank Cultural Centres are just a short trip away.
The business traveller will enjoy fast access to the CBD and city fringe areas with a free courtesy car and driver on offer plus a myriad of options with multiple on site food and beverage offerings and extensive event facilities including the newly re-developed James Street conference and function centre.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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