{"id":7473,"date":"2019-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=7473"},"modified":"2020-05-01T13:31:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T03:31:03","slug":"calile-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/brisbane\/trending\/calile-hotel-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Could this be the best new hotel in Australia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Confession time. I\u2019ve been travelling to Brisbane<\/a> for work trips for over eight years, but not once have I stayed on for the weekend. A cheeky road trip to Byron Bay? Yes. A few days on the Gold Coast? You bet. A couple of leisure days in the Queensland capital? Umm, not so much.<\/p>\n

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What could possibly break my Bris Vegas getaway drought? Only one of the most glamorous hotels I\u2019ve ever stayed in that just happens to call Brisbane home.<\/p>\n

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Arriving at The Calile Hotel<\/a> (pronounced Kal-Isle) in Fortitude Valley post-work on a Friday afternoon, hubby and I are greeted by a building that screams luxe design, even from the outside. The elegance continues inside as we hit the lobby for a smooth and friendly check-in.<\/p>\n

Opened in October 2018, the property still has that brand-new feel but also conveys a smoothness and confidence that usually only come when a hotel has been running for years.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hotel\u2019 doesn\u2019t really do The Calile justice, though. \u2018Urban resort\u2019 is a much more accurate label. Renowned local architects Richard and Spence have melded subtropical vibes with city swagger. Sultry, sophisticated and chic \u2013 and definitely somewhere people go to be seen \u2013 this isn\u2019t your average city accommodation.<\/p>\n

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Making our way up in the classy lift to room 510 on (you guessed it) level five, the swipe card entry cues the electric blockout blinds (which are HEAVEN, by the way) to automatically open as we\u2019re greeted by funky house tunes and a lush cheese platter and bottle of Pinot Noir. Talk about a rock-star arrival \u2013 I could get used to this!<\/p>\n

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The excitement levels build as I do a lap (everyone does this, right?) of our king pool view room to suss out my home for the weekend. It\u2019s one of 175 guest rooms housed in this boutique property.<\/p>\n

First stop, the bathroom, where gorgeous pastel pink-toned tiles are complemented with luxe brass finishes (a design treatment seen throughout the hotel). The dreamy shower space is enhanced with a rainwater shower that\u2019s just the right height and water pressure. And bonus points for the Grown Alchemist toiletries, double basin and full-length mirror.<\/p>\n

Things get even better in the bedroom and living space, with high ceilings, dramatic archways, a luxe king bed, comfy pillows (plus a pillow menu to choose from), custom dressing gowns, a large mounted TV complete with free movies and Google Chromecast, a Bluetooth soundbar and a fancy leather lounge that has my name all over it.<\/p>\n

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Luxury doesn\u2019t just come in the form of gorgeous tiles and an oversized bed, though. It also shines in the cleverness of the room design. Standout features include user-friendly air-conditioning, light and blind panels (not always a given), easy-to-reach bedside power points for all your phone-charging needs, a generous luggage area that actually accommodates two normal-size suitcases (crazy, I know), an ironing board and iron tucked away behind an enclosed door (so well-hidden I completely miss it and call reception to request one!) and a luxe sideboard that houses a well-stocked mini-bar. Even the cork floor is well-thought-out, providing warmth to the room and improving acoustics too.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot to love about the hotel\u2019s environmentally friendly touches too. Like how each room is supplied with a water carafe and glasses that can be filled with micro-filtered chilled water at a fountain on each level, instead of store-bought water in single-use bottles (common in many other hotels).<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the \u2018pool-view\u2019 part of the \u2018king pool view room\u2019. Our private balcony scores us picture-perfect views… but more on that later!<\/p>\n

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