Sofitel Brisbane originally opened its doors to the world on the 12th of July 1984, operating for more than 20 years as the Sheraton Brisbane Hotel.

Brisbane's first international 5-star property, regarded then as a landmark tourism development and investment in Queensland. It quickly became the centre of Brisbane's social and business scene, attracting royalty, rockstars, celebrities and leaders of the world such as Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, John Howard, Prince of Thailand, Sultan of Brunei, Bruce Springsteen, Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Bob Geldof, U2, Bon Jovi and Midnight Oil to name a few.

The hotel is also home to the Queensland Reds, the Queensland State of Origin Team, The Queensland and Australian Cricket Teams and the Wallabies. Brisbane's icon has 'come of age' with the re-branding and refurbishment to one of France's most renowned and prestige deluxe brands - Sofitel. Sofitel is the 5-star brand of Accor Hotels, Australia's largest hotel group. There are over 180 Sofitel hotels and resorts globally, and Sofitel Brisbane joins a network that includes the world's most important cities including Paris, London, Rome, Athens, New York, Chicago, Marrakesh, Tokyo, Bangkok, Washington D.C., Montreal, Buenos Aires, Budapest, Shanghai and in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and the Gold Coast. The hotel's historical commitment to provide excellence in service continues with the Sofitel Family.