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# Limes Hotel – Boutique Hotel in Brisbane

> Limes Hotel is a small boutique hotel in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley quarter, known for its rooftop bar and proximity to the neighborhood's dining and entertainment scene.

## Destination
Fortitude Valley quarter, Brisbane, Australia

## What to see
- **Fortitude Valley** — Lively urban quarter with restaurants, bars, and shopping within walking distance of the hotel
- **Chinatown** — Short walk from the hotel, offering countless dining options and the nearest Citysights hop-on hop-off coach stop
- **Emporium Shopping Mall** — Nearby mall surrounded by restaurants including Mecca Bah (Moroccan) and Wagamama (Asian)
- **James Street** — Busy street with well-regarded dining spots including Cru

## What to do
- **Rooftop Bar** — Popular bar atop the hotel offering a welcome drink; draws a young crowd
- **Rooftop Cinema** — Weekly cinema event held on the rooftop on Sundays
- **Citysights Hop-On Hop-Off Coach** — Nearest stop is in Chinatown at Duncan and Ann Street; ticket also valid for City Cat catamarans on the Brisbane River
- **City Cat Catamarans** — Catamarans cruising up and down the Brisbane River, accessible with the Citysights coach ticket

## Good to know
The hotel does not have its own restaurant; Harvey's nearby is recommended for breakfast. Staff are noted as helpful in suggesting dining options. Rooms include a Nespresso machine, complimentary brownies, free Wi-Fi, and Oxytane bathroom products.

## Photos

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    caption: "Reception"
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    caption: "Rooftop bar"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Welcome-Drink-Limes-Hotel-Brisbane.jpg"
    caption: "Welcome drinks at rooftop bar"
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    caption: "Ortiga tapas restaurant"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/City-Cat-Catamaran-Brisbane.jpg"
    caption: "Speedy city catamaran"
```