48 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Hotel
•Combining memorable meeting and event spaces with resort facilities and an enviable location in the heart of Fortitude Valley’s James Street, The Calile Hotel is ideal for your next event. Whether you’re planning a luxe poolside launch or a formal conference, we prove that business can, and should be mixed with pleasure. The hotel’s conference and event spaces can be configured to suit all manner of occasions, from intimate workshops to product launches and national conferences. We offer two private boardroom / dining rooms and a Grand Room, which can be divided into four smaller function rooms to suit any occasion. All event spaces have fully integrated AV and presentation equipment, as well as complimentary WiFi. They are enhanced with natural finishes of marble, timber and brass. The hotel is equally well-appointed, with an array of restaurant and bar options and facilities designed to help you embrace the authentic charm of Brisbane's sub-tropical character. Our poolside restaurant and bar, and outdoor terrace spaces are ideal for intimate or large-scale luncheons or dinners, networking events and celebrations, providing all the ingredients for a truly memorable event. Attendees can also enjoy these spaces as guests of the hotel, along with the Lobby Bar, on-site fitness centre and Day Spa, which offers a range of services designed to relax and rejuvenate. The hotel’s 175 guest rooms are also equipped with stylish features and thoughtful touches to ensure a great stay. The Calile Hotel’s enviable location on James Street puts an impressive collection of boutique shops, bars and award-winning restaurants just metres from your room. The CBD and Brisbane Airport are easily accessible, both just moments away.
Our modifiable Drawing Rooms are a calm space for calm meetings in the heart of the hotel. The Drawing Rooms can be combined for one larger space or divided into two smaller spaces. When combined, Drawing Rooms I and II can comfortably acco...
Our Drawing Rooms are a calm space for calm meetings in the heart of the hotel. They are discreetly accessed via our Library space, making them ideal for small private functions, meetings or dinners, with built in presentation facilities to...
Our Drawing Rooms are a calm space for calm meetings in the heart of the hotel. They are discreetly accessed via our Library space, making them ideal for small private functions, meetings or dinners, with built in presentation facilities to...
Located on Level 2, the generously spaced Amphitheatre can accommodate up to 120 guests and boasts beautiful pool views, its own sound system and impressive outdoor views. Ideal for a dusk cocktail function, product launch or evening event,...
The Terrace is a private balcony space adjacent to Grand Room IV, providing an intimate and flexible setting for small-scale events. This stylish outdoor area is perfect for cocktail receptions, private seated dinners, ceremonies, or as a b...
Grand Room IV is an intimate yet versatile space, ideal for smaller functions. With the capacity to seat 48 guests in a cabaret style or up to 80 guests theatre style, this room offers a comfortable and stylish setting for meetings, worksho...
Grand Room I and II are ideal for mid-sized functions, comfortably seating 120 cabaret style, 180 theatre style or cocktail. The rooms include projectors and screens, floor to ceiling windows and natural light making it the ideal conference...
Grand by name, grand by nature. Our light-filled Grand Room is adaptable, with this pillarless space able to be used as one grand space for grand events or divided into four smaller spaces (I – IV) that can be combined in multiple variation...
Grand Room I, II and III are ideal for larger functions, with ample room to accommodate 160 cabaret style, 240 theatre style or cocktail. The rooms include in built AV as well as an abundance of natural light from the floor to ceiling windo...
With the capacity to seat 72 in a cabaret style or host 120 cocktail, Grand Rooms III and IV offer a sophisticated, pillarless space ideal for conferences, gala dinners or social events. With abundant natural light and a refined design, it’...
The customer experience started before we arrived, with a nice text message in advance of our stay to see if they could assist with bookings for the spa or dining. Check-in was seamless with the bags whisked off to our room and actually appearing before we got there. That rarely happens in my experience. Cocktails by the pool were lovely, as was the poolside dining. The staff were attentive but not intrusive, and it was clear that there was an ample allocation of staff per guest. We had dinner at Hellenika, our waitress was fabulous and the kitchen were wonderfully accommodating of our party's allergies. The lamb was spectacular, and we went back for more. We had a pool view room which was spacious and thoughtfully appointed. All the little details at the Calile make all the difference and you can see that the hotel was designed by a team who actually knows what a guest needs and wants. The James Street district is a wonderful location with lots of little high end shops, boutiques and eateries. After checking out we still had access to the pool before our transfer to the airport. The have lovely shower facilities under the pool so we were able to freshen up before we departed. Highly rate this hotel and can't wait to return.
The Calile has a beautiful atmosphere and very polite staff, which makes for a lovely stay. That said, for a five-star hotel at this price point, breakfast isn’t included, room restocks are only on request, and housekeeping missed small details like vacuuming the bathroom. On our last day, pool access was restricted and prioritised for incoming guests, and the hotel wasn’t flexible with extending checkout despite a later flight. Overall, a nice experience but a few areas could be improved to truly meet five-star expectations.
Have wanted to stay at this hotel for years. We booked a couple of nights to celebrate our birthdays this week. Was blown away by how amazing this hotel is. Service is amazing ( mind you there does seem to be way too many staff on ) Our surprise beautiful champagne and cheese plate was totally unexpected and appreciated. We have dined at Hellenika a few times for both breakfast and dinner and it’s great to see it’s still as wonderful as ever. Service and food are fantastic. The pool was amazing. Comfortable deck chairs, friendly service and funky tunes playing. Was awesome. We love James Street, it’s one of the best streets in Australia by far. Perfect location for a hotel. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful. We will be definitely be back when we visit beautiful Brisbane.
I absolutely loved my stay at The Calile Hotel. The suite was gorgeous with a stylish and relaxing vibe, but what truly made my experience memorable was the outstanding customer service. Sarah at reception was exceptional — friendly, polite, and incredibly helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. It’s staff like Sarah who elevate a beautiful hotel into something truly special. Can’t wait to return!
My assessment is based on the cost vs. what you would expect from another hotel for this price. For $900 a night there was no free water in our room, a welcome pack with details of deals etc (we were told by some stores that guests were offered a 10% discount), bar closed at 9pm (!), few amenities in the room. So though it is a nice hotel, great location, it is not a 5 star hotel.
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