The Portal, the first new hotel to open in Brisbane this year, is offering a 50 per cent discount off the rack rate for premiere bookings until April 30.

Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the Portal will open its doors on March 6 in fashionable inner city Spring Hill.

It boasts seven floors, 84 rooms and a street level bar and restaurant. Guests will enjoy superb bedding and bathroom amenities, 37” LCD screens, WiFi & internet access, iPod docking stations a friendly 24 hour desk, room service, undercover parking, luggage storage, a porter service, lifts to all levels, mini bar packages and even personal trainers.

The Portal is the perfect portal to explore Brisbane

“The Portal is an affordable, modern, edgy 4-star alternative to traditional hotel chains, providing relaxed, affordable accommodation without compromising style and service”, said Portal general manager, Michael Stimpson.

“It is your passport to urban living in Brisbane, set in a breezy, tree–lined terrace above and within walking distance of the city grid and river. The Portal allows you to be part of this river city without trying”

An early bird opening rate of $99 is available for premiere bookings until April 30 compared with a rack rate of $200.

For bookings email reservations@portalhotel.com  or call 1500767825.