A new era of hospitality has arrived in Brisbane's leisure heart with the opening of the Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane at South Brisbane on Saturday, October 15.

The newly-built Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane heralds the arrival in Brisbane of one of the world's fastest growing hotel management groups, The Swiss-Belhotel International Group.

Swiss-Belhotel International chairman and president Mr Gavin Faull said he was proud to see the culmination of a three year development project completed with tomorrow's soft opening of the four-and-a-half star hotel.

The full service, 134-room Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane is located at 218 Vulture Street, South Brisbane. Many rooms feature views of the Brisbane River, city skyline or Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point cliffs.

“Belhotel means beautiful hotel and that is what we have created in Brisbane,” said Mr Faull, the Hong Kong-based co-owner of Swiss-Belhotel International Group. He has overseen the growth of the group's hotels from three in 1990 to managing 135 hotels world-wide.

“We consider many opportunities for hotel developments and the location of the Brisbane property is one of its biggest advantages,” said Mr Faull. “It looks right down the magical Brisbane River, is five minutes from The Gabba and three major hospitals as well as South Bank, the cultural precinct, Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre while being 10 minutes walk from the CBD.”

The stylish, contemporary interiors feature full minibars, galley kitchens (in some rooms), marble desk and LED lighting accents.

Hotel facilities include a large Corporate Lounge, two meeting rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, in-house gymnasium and secure on-site parking for 40 cars.

Café 63 at Swiss-Belhotel will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from a menu featuring local produce, signature dishes as well as casual options.

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane General Manager Mrs Dinah-Louise Marrs said the hotel was looking forward to welcoming its first guests (October 15).

The hotel is offering a special opening rate of $AUD165 per Superior Room per night, subject to availability. For bookings, please call (07) 3120 0800, email: Brisbane-infor@swiss-belhotel.com. www.swiss-belhotelbrisbane.com.

Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of 135 hotels, resorts and projects that stretch across the globe located in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Turkey and Georgia. The brand now spans 20 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide with a new Athens office providing a beachhead for European growth. And there is no sign of a slowdown with plans to have at least 10 hotels managed by Swiss-Belhotel International in Australia within five years and at least 40 within 10 years. Awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain for six consecutive years, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world's fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, United Arab Emirates, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.