International architecture practice Plus Architecture has unveiled designs for a new boutique hotel and short-stay accommodation development in Kangaroo Point, poised to redefine Brisbane’s hotel market with a first-of-its-kind luxury offering in the prime suburb.

Located at 25-35 Rotherham Street, the Rotherham Hotel is designed as a contemporary urban oasis that re-imagines the concept of a boutique hotel and aims to enrich Brisbane’s accommodation sector ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Spanning 16 meticulously curated levels and 15,500 sqm, plans for the 179-key hotel encompass finely crafted wellness experiences, a rooftop infinity pool, entertainment spaces, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and a world-class culinary destination.

Celebrating its sought-after location, Rotherham Hotel’s emblematic design takes inspiration from the architectural language of iconic surrounds while forging a distinctive identity. Paying homage to the adjacent and renowned Story Bridge, the exteriors of the hotel are defined by striking green brickwork and bold geometric shapes that reference the bridge’s heritage design.

Large ‘porthole’ shaped windows – a nod to the Story Bridge’s foundations – welcome expansive views of the city skyline and the river, allowing natural light to fill the interiors and providing connection to the vibrant sub-tropical surrounds.

Imbued with a strong focus on storytelling through bespoke design, the hotel anticipates the continued growth of an emerging traveller demographic: young individuals seeking out dynamic and artfully curated accommodation.

Plus Architecture Principal, Chrisney Formosa says the Rotherham Hotel is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the boost in demand for dynamic and vibrant travel experiences post-pandemic.

“Our design vision for the Rotherham Hotel recognises that prestige hotels are about more than just the architecture – they must create memories, evoke stories and capture the inspiration of guests,” says Formosa.

“As a one-of-a-kind hotel that represents the best of what Brisbane has to offer, the Rotherham Hotel will be a landmark international destination in Kangaroo Point, offering a harmonious blend of luxury, urbanity and nature.”

A playful embrace of Brisbane’s subtropicality, Rotherham Hotel’s bold green design is further reflected through lush and curated landscaping on every level, with ground floor greenscaping connected to the rooftop via a cutaway tower element spanning all 16 storeys.

Placemaking is at the heart of the design, with the hotel generously engaging with the public realm at street level through the addition of a public laneway from Rotherham Street and a terraced stairway entrance for hotel guests and visitors.

Capitalising on the site’s gentle slope, the design includes a generous double-height porte-cochere with a finely-detailed undercroft offering shade and shelter.

An exemplary boutique luxury hotel design for Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, it’s set to attract world-class hotel and restaurant operators to the site.

Part of a growing pipeline of hotel developments in Melbourne, Perth, and the Gold Coast, Rotherham Hotel marks the latest addition to Plus Architecture’s rapidly expanding premium hospitality portfolio, showcasing the practice’s commitment to industry-leading and timeless design.

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Plus Architecture unveil designs for a new boutique hotel and short-stay accommodation development in Kangaroo Point