MEN have been banned from the floor of a hotel in Brisbane, with its owners saying the "Ladies Only" level was inspired by the increasing number of businesswomen travelling alone.

On the fifth floor of the Portal Hotel in the inner suburb of Spring Hill even the staff have to be women, in a bid to improve safety for guests.

Men probably wouldn't want to check into the rooms anyway as they're filled with scented candles, flowers, women's magazines, bathroom products and hair straighteners.

A pamper bar replaces the mini bar and includes beauty products and other pampering items alongside the wine.

Portal Hotel owner Georgie Woods said the decision to make the floor women-only was based on demand.

"These days, women account for around 40 per cent of Australia's business travellers," she said.

"That's a lot of ladies travelling alone, often in unfamiliar cities without a good working knowledge of the area.

"It's not surprising, then, to learn that 60 per cent of women identify safety as their main concern when choosing travel accommodation."

The women-only floor, which comprises 11 of the hotel's 84 rooms, is thought to be the first of its kind in Australia, with heightened security provided by secure access elevator keycards to the floor.

Rates for one of the man-ban rooms start at $235.

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