Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, the Portal has 7 floors, 84 rooms and a street level bar and restaurant. The O Bar & Restaurant is expected to be an integral player in Brisbane�s cuisine listings.

An early bird opening rate of AUD$99 is available for premiere bookings until 30 April 2009 against a rack rate of $200.

Portal guests will enjoy superb bedding and bathroom amenities, 37' LCD screens, WiFi & internet access via LCD Screens, 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

Wireless internet will also be available in the lobby and OBar & Restaurant.

�The Portal is an affordable, modern, edgy 4 star alternative to traditional hotel chains, providing relaxed, affordable accommodation without compromising style and service�, said General Manager Michael Stimpson, Michael has a track record in management and sales in tourism, financial services and food and beverage

�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�

The OBar & Restaurant is indicative of the Portal�s style. Designed to be an eating place of choice, rather than of necessity, it will provide an essential service for hotel patrons and Brisbane locals alike. It is under the professional guidance of Dallas Bickle, a successful restaurateur. The personable Dallas has headed a clutch of stand alone restaurants as well as established properties within 4 and 5 star hotels,

The Portal is privately owned. The consortium responsible for its development includes Portal Developments, (owned by leading Queensland builder Scott Hutchinson and prominent property sales maestro Rick Bird) and Rowling Woods Pty Ltd an experienced accommodation provider which acquired the 15 year lease in 2007. Rowling Woods Pty Ltd owns Brisbane�s award �winning. up market backpacker hostel �Tinbillly Travellers� on the corner of George and Hershel Streets.

Rowling Woods� principals are integral to the Portal�s management - Dugald Woods and his wife Bridget Woods..Bridget has worked closely with the design and fitting out of the hotel and is Operations Manager.

For further media information and famils contact Rea Francis info@rrfmedia.com.au or 0414250790 For bookings visit the website www.portalhotel.com, email reservations@portalhotel.com or call 13000767825.