The Fantauzzo

The Fantauzzo is a stunning art series hotel carved into the cliff face under the Story Bridge at Brisbane’s hottest cultural hub, Howard Smith Wharves.

Inspired by acclaimed Australian painter Vincent Fantauzzo, the luxury six-storey hotel is a cutting edge blend of architecture, nature and art, with breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and CBD.

With 166 suites, The Fantauzzo also includes the casual Italian eatery Polpetta on the ground floor, a rooftop infinity pool and bar (Fiume), gym and state-of-the-art function rooms. Guest suites either have river views or face the striking natural rock formation of the towering cliffs.

Seven original artworks and 500 giclée prints feature throughout the hotel, while guests can enjoy complimentary art tours, in-room art channels and libraries to get up close and personal with Fantauzzo’s work.

Guest rooms, which range from Studio Suites facing the cliffs to 2-bedroom Riverview suites, feature floating timber floors, contemporary modernist furnishings, artworks, ceiling to floor glass windows, luxe amenities, coffee machines and smart TVs.

Other guest amenities include Smart cars, Lekker bicycles or scooters for hire, free high-speed wireless internet, limousine hire, airport transfers and onsite secure parking (for a fee).

Nice to know - This is the 8th art hotel in the Art Series collection which features hotels in Brisbane (The Johnson), Melbourne and Adelaide.

Need to know - As well as the onsite bar and restaurant, nearby options include Mr Percival's, Felons Brewing Co, ARC Dining & Wine Bar and Greca (all at Howard Smith Wharves) and Patina, Otto's Ristorante, Riverland, Sake, Taro's Ramen and Madame Wu further along the river at Riverside and Eagle St Pier.