Sofitel Brisbane Central is a hotel destination wedding venue in Brisbane City, Australia, hosting 500 at dinner. Best months: April, June, July, August.

Sofitel Brisbane Central

Brisbane CityQueensland, Australia

Sofitel Brisbane Central is a 416-room hotel in the heart of Brisbane City, 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport (BNE), with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dining and welcomes weddings from 30 guests.

Guests
500 at dinner
Rooms
416 rooms
Cost
A$185 to A$235a head
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Jun–AugAisle estimate
Getting there
BNEabout 15 min by car

About the venue

Sofitel Brisbane Central is a 416-room hotel in the heart of Brisbane City, 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport (BNE), with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dining and welcomes weddings from 30 guests.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony and follow it with either an indoor or outdoor reception, with indoor backup available if the weather turns.

In-house catering is priced from AUD 185 to AUD 235 per head, including rooms and breakfast, and an on-site coordinator works with you throughout the planning.

  • Seated dining for up to 500 guests, with a minimum of 30
  • 416 guest rooms on site, from Superior Rooms to the 94m2 Opera Suite
  • Outdoor ceremony plus indoor or outdoor reception options, with indoor backup
  • AUD 185-235 per head, including rooms and breakfast

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
500 guests
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
416 rooms
Room types
12 listed

House rules

Music until
10:00pm
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: good
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
BNE, 15 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(07) 3835 3535
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Reviews of Sofitel Brisbane Central

“Another wonderful stay at Sofitel Brisbane! The hospitality and warmth of the staff are what truly make this hotel special.”

Hamed KhanRead the whole review on Google

4.4out of 5, from 4,335 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue seat?
Up to 500 guests for seated dining, with a minimum of 30 guests.
What does the per-head price cover?
Pricing runs from AUD 185 to AUD 235 per head and includes rooms and breakfast. Catering is handled in house.
Is there a noise curfew?
Yes, the noise curfew is 10:00pm.
Can we bring our own wine or spirits?
No, corkage is not permitted. There is a bar on site and catering is provided in house.
Are children and pets welcome?
Children are welcome at the venue. Pets are not permitted.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in Australia with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in Australia, and you can replace each one with a quote.

Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 500 guests

    “We cater for weddings from 30 to 500 guests, with stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function spaces.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 30 guests

    “We cater for weddings from 30 to 500 guests, with stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function spaces.”
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  • Rooms: 416 rooms

    “Complementing our event facilities, we offer 416 luxurious rooms and suites, allowing you and your guests to stay comfortably on-site.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “SUPERIOR ROOM Two Double Beds”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “We cater for weddings from 30 to 500 guests, with stunning outdoor ceremony locations and a range of versatile function spaces.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Wet weather alternate venue required.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “We offer fully tailored packages for weddings in Brisbane, including planning services and 5-star French cuisine to ensure a one-of-a-kind celebration.”
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  • Bring your own wine: No

    “Unfortunately not, with the exception of your wedding cake, however we do have an extensive food and beverage.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “French-Inspired Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge”
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  • Price: A$185 to A$235 per head

    “La Nouveau $185 PER ADULT”
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  • Included: Rooms and breakfast

    “• Overnight stay in an Executive Suite including breakfast for two, wedding amenity, valet car parking and late check-out”
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  • Music until: 10:00pm

    “Based on minimum 100 adult guests. *Noise restriction from 10:00pm on Soiree Terrace & Le Ciel.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children are welcome”
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  • Nearest airport: BNE, 15 min by car

    “BNE”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “On-Site Car Parking (additional costs apply)”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Disabled access available, contact operator for details.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “As the largest hotel ballroom in Brisbane, it can host more than 500 guests in comfort, while its versatile design allows for bespoke styling, personalised décor and grand wedding experiences tailored to your vision.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Beyond functionality, Sofitel Brisbane Central also features unique settings like the rooftop Le Ciel and open-air Soirée Deck, ideal for cocktail parties and memorable receptions with breathtaking city views.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The hotel's newest event space, with light touches of greys and silvers, Lyon is a contemporary and sophisticated setting for a wedding, able to accommodate up to 120 guests in a dinner dance configuration with low rise stage and parquetry dance floor.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “However, there’s little reason to leave, with guests spoilt for choice with a range of world-class facilities - lounge by the rooftop swimming pool, enjoy fine dining delivered straight to your suite, conduct business as normal with free-Wi-Fi, or ground your body and mind at the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness centre.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our inspired wedding planners will take care of every detail with personalised and professional service to ensure your wedding and reception is even better than you imagined.”
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A$185 to A$235a head

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