A development agreement has been signed for a major hotel project, with a Hilton Garden Inn announced for Ellenborough Street, Ipswich, adjacent to the Nicholas Street Precinct.
The project will deliver a seven-storey, 160-room hotel on vacant council-owned land, marking the first Hilton-branded hotel in the Ipswich city centre. The development is being delivered by Ipswich Hotel Group Pty Ltd in partnership with Hilton and Ipswich City Council, and is positioned to support growing accommodation demand ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Development Details
Development type: Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Number of rooms: 160
Building height: Seven storeys
Estimated investment: $53 million
Construction workforce: Approximately 150 jobs
Permanent jobs on completion: 50
Hotel operator: Hilton
Stage Development Details
Development agreement signed between Ipswich City Council and Ipswich Hotel Group
Construction expected to commence late 2026
Anticipated completion by late 2028
Hotel to be operational before the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said council had entered into a development agreement to progress the project.
“With seven storeys and 160 rooms, the Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich will take our reputation as a must-visit destination for great experiences to the next level. This hotel is a game-changer for the city.”
Mayor Harding said the $53 million investment would generate both construction and long-term employment.
“With seven storeys and 160 rooms, the Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich will take our reputation as a must-visit destination for great experiences to the next level. This hotel is a game-changer for the city,” Mayor Harding said.
“This $53 million investment will bring a further 50 permanent jobs on completion. Those permanent jobs will bring $2.7 million into the city’s economy each year, based on productivity data from Economy.id.
“The accommodation and food services sector is worth $337 million to the city – and today’s announcement will boost that significantly, with permanent jobs, and business opportunities for industry suppliers.”
Hilton’s Area Vice President and Head of Australasia, Paul Hutton, said the Ipswich project reflected the brand’s growth strategy across Australia.
“Hilton Garden Inn hotels already operate in key regional markets and will open in Suva later this year, with Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich another strong example of how we’re bringing our trusted, value-driven hospitality to high-growth destinations.
“We’re proud to partner on a hotel that supports Ipswich’s continued transformation, offering business and leisure travellers a welcoming and convenient base in one of Queensland’s fastest-growing cities.”
Director of Ipswich Hotel Group Pty Ltd, Rupert Yang, said the project was an important piece of city infrastructure.
“We commend council for their proactive approach to addressing the current and growing need for more accommodation through their Hotel and Short-term Accommodation Plan,” Mr Yang said.
“We value the opportunity to work with the council as the landlord of the site on which the hotel will be built, and we feel privileged to be delivering an important piece of infrastructure for the city.
“We are also thrilled to be again partnering with Hilton to deliver the Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich. This will be a sister property to our Hilton Garden Inn Brisbane City Centre North and is a clear demonstration of the mutual trust and confidence that Ipswich Hotel Group and the Hilton management team have in each other.”
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