Suite deal: NRL to open rugby league-themed hotel in Brisbane

Queenslanders who need more of Wally Lewis than his statue can offer will soon be able to get into bed with him, with a suite to be named after the rugby league great in an NRL-themed hotel.

The ARL Commission has just completed a reported $25m acquisition of Brisbane’s Gambaro Hotel 300 metres up the road from Suncorp Stadium.

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Accommodation at the Caxton Street pre-State of Origin drinking hole for Maroons fans will be fully rebranded, with rooms to be named after “the game’s legendary players” including Wally Lewis, Allan Langer and Darren Lockyer suites.

The NRL announced the purchase from well-known hospitality family the Gambaros on Monday, calling it the Commission’s first investment aimed at strengthening the NRL’s financial position and indicating more are to come.

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