Brisbane has a superb range of accommodations to suit all budgets, tastes and delegates’ needs. The selected hotels are located in the South Bank precinct or the Central Business District. All are within walking distance of the Congress venue, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), meaning delegates can navigate their way to and from the venue safely and with ease.
Brisbane is a river city and provides two direct footbridges between the inner city and the South Bank. Hotels, restaurants, bars and entertainment are co-located and you will be spoilt for choice of cuisine. Delegates can quickly get to the Congress venue and move easily around the city.
The WMC 2023 team have secured a range of accommodations from apartments to single premier rooms, all in the vicinity of the venue and first-class facilities for your consideration. Emporium and Rydges Hotels at the South Bank and W Hotel in the business district are our nominated premier Congress Headquarters venues.
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Conference Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - BCEC
Conference Dates: Sunday 25 June – Thursday 29 June 2023
Room Block Dates: Friday 23 June – Saturday 1 July 2023
14 kilometres | 20-minutes drive
Public Transport: $15*
AirTrain departing every 15-minutes
Duration: 20-minutes to Central City
* All prices shown are in Australian dollars.
Emporium and Rydges Hotels at the South Bank and W Hotel in the business district are our nominated premier Congress Headquarters venues.
Emporium hotel has been selected for boutique luxury accommodation, exceptional dining and ease of access to the Congress venue. A brisk walk from the top of Grey Street down to the Congress venue or take a more scenic route through the South Bank Parklands.
5 stars
Co-located to the BCEC Accessible via level 2 of the hotel, which is an accommodation floor, and from here, guests are able to access the hotel via lifts. Rydges have optional city centre views overlooking the Brisbane River and South Bank Parklands. Make the most of your stay by relaxing poolside with a cocktail in hand at Soleil Pool Bar or enjoy an extravagant dining experience at the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant South Bank.
4.5 stars
Brisbane takes design inspiration from the city's rich historical heritage and the unique physical environment surrounding it. An ode to the hotel's locale on the Brisbane River, curvilinear shapes mimic the ebb and flow of the river weave throughout the hotel. Located along North Quay in the Brisbane central business district and runs along the Brisbane River. Taking a picturesque stroll across the Victoria Bridge, you will arrive at the Congress venue within 10 – 15-minutes, depending on how many photos you stop to take!
4.5 stars
Old World style coupled with five-star facilities and service, Treasury is located on the bank of the Brisbane River and is a short stroll from the North Quay ferry stops. Experience the very best of premium gaming experiences in Brisbane’s only Casino and in the comfort of the newly refurbished private gaming areas.
4.5 stars
Rooms feature contemporary fittings and designer furniture to deliver a truly unique hotel experience. Novotel Brisbane is directly opposite the BCEC Exhibition Halls; access via an interconnecting walkway. Spice Central Kitchen and Bar. Rated one of Brisbane's Best Breakfast restaurants.
4 stars
This 5-star hotel is located adjacent to the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane’s Central Business District; Hyatt Regency Brisbane is a haven of relaxation for the business or leisure traveller. The hotel features intimate dining experiences, flexible meeting spaces, plus a heated rooftop infinity pool with a restaurant and bar.
5 stars
Hilton is nestled in the Queen Street Mall on one frontage with direct access to high-end shopping experiences. There are more than 500 stores on the Queen Street Mall alone (and 1,000-plus retailers across Brisbane City). Across from the Hilton, you will walk directly into Queens Plaza, where you’ll find a range of renowned international luxury boutiques, including Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Paspaley, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dior, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Chanel and Gucci stores.
5 stars
Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank is just a 5-minute walk from South Bank train station and a 7-minute walk from Morrison Hotel – famous for its Steaks & Circa ‘27 Whisky Bar. Also within minutes of your location is the Queensland Performing Arts Conservatorium (QPAC), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Gabba Cricket Ground.
4 stars
For those planning a special event or side meeting in Brisbane, take advantage of a range of indoor and outdoor spaces with bespoke services.
5 stars
Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane welcomes you to comfort, outstanding service and an ideal downtown location in Brisbane City. Close to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Treasury Casino, delegates can enjoy a scenic walk to the BCEC via the Goodwill footbridge.
4.5 stars
Families (particularly kids!) will love South Bank parklands, especially Street's Beach, which is Australia's only beach located in the middle of a city. This unique attraction and a host of meandering walkways, cafes, restaurants and the South Bank cultural hub is an easy stroll from Mantra South Bank.
4.5 stars
Nestled between South Bank Parklands and the West End, Arena Apartments boasts of the ultimate luxury serviced apartments. Your choice of oversized, fully self-contained one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. When not at the Congress, spend your days exploring Brisbane’s café and restaurant scene, or laze by the infinity pool soaking in the Queensland sun.
4 stars
Located in South Brisbane, 300m from Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and 600m from Queensland Performing Arts Complex, Atlas Apartments combine luxury accommodation with superb world-class facilities in an unbeatable location.
4 stars
An ultimate South Brisbane accommodation, Ivy and Eve Apartments offers two towers of modern and spacious self-contained apartments. With its resort-style atmosphere and outstanding facilities including a dedicated recreational deck.
4 starsThe World Mining Congress 2023 (WMC 2023) Accommodation Secretariat has negotiated special rates at nearby hotel properties in Brisbane during the Congress. Delegates can easily make an accommodation reservation at the preferred hotels for WMC 2023 via the online registration form. All rooms and rates below are held until Tuesday, 23 May 2023 or until sold out. Rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please ensure to book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
Please note:
If accommodation payments are not received by Tuesday, 23 May 2023, your room will be released back to the hotel and you may be liable for full payment. The WMC 2023 Accommodation Secretariat does not take responsibility for accommodation if deposits are not received by this date.
Kindly contact the Accommodation Secretariat should you wish to:
Accommodation will not be confirmed until payment of the first night is received by Credit Card or full pre-payment is received by Cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer. Your payment will be forwarded to your hotel and credited to your room account. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check-in/out, depending on the hotel’s policy. If accommodation deposits are not received before Tuesday, 23 May 2023, your room will be cancelled and released back to the hotel. The WMC 2023 Accommodation Secretariat does not take responsibility for accommodation if payment is not received by this date.
NO ACCOMMODATION PAYMENTS WILL BE REFUNDED ON OR AFTER Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Participants who confirm an accommodation booking with a credit card or full pre-payment and who wish to cancel on or after Tuesday, 23 May 2023, are liable for the full cost of their accommodation nights cancelled. To cancel your reservation, please contact The Accommodation Secretariat at accommodations@wmc2023.org.
Name changes to a reservation can be made at no charge.
Should Australian Federal &/or State Governments make a decision relating to COVID-19 gatherings, closure of borders and travel restrictions, a full refund of all deposits and payments is available if the cancellation is made up to five days prior to arrival. If the cancellation occurs within five days of arrival, the monies held will be used for future bookings.
Any change in booking must be made in writing to The Accommodation Secretariat and NOT directly to the hotel before Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Any changes received after Tuesday, 23 May 2023, will be at the hotel’s discretion and based on availability.
As check-in at most hotels is not until 1400, it is possible that your room may not be ready for immediate occupation on your early arrival. Whilst hotels will do everything possible to accommodate early arrivals, if you wish to be guaranteed immediate occupation, you can pay an extra day’s tariff for the night before you are due to arrive. If you wish to take this precaution, please advise the Accommodation Secretariat on the registration form so we can notify the hotel that your room is required early.
In the event of a “No Show” on the date of arrival, full cancellation penalties apply to all nights of the stay.
If you receive an email from anyone other than the World Mining Congress 2023 Secretariat offering to book your accommodation for the WMC 2023 Congress, please block this sender as it is spam.
The WMC 2023 Secretariat will only send you emails from the domain names; @wmc2023.org, @icmsaust.com.au.
If you have any concerns with emails you have received and require clarification, please contact us at enquiries@wmc2023.org
Please direct all accommodation enquiries to:
Shaelyn Kepper
WMC 2023 Accommodation Secretariat
Email: accommodations@wmc2023.org
