The Calile promises to be Brisbane’s new icon.
Located in Brisbane’s vibrant James Street, the mixed-use project is due for completion in the first half of 2018.
On the corner of James and Doggett Streets, current excavation is taking place for a brand new luxury hotel. Designed by Richards & Spence Architects, The Calile is located on bustling James Street bounded by James, Doggett and Wandoo Streets. The Calile will reach a height of seven storeys and will comprise 178 generously sized luxury hotel rooms and suites together with over 2,600 square meters of new retail and hospitality space.
Fast Facts:
- Location: James Street, Fortitude Valley
- Design: Richards & Spence Architects
- Developers: Calile Malouf Investments (CMI)
- Civil and Structural Engineering: MPN Consulting
- Building specs: 7 storeys, 178 luxury hotel rooms, 2,600 sqm of retail and hospitality space
Subtropical in style, the development promises a resort feel in a city-fringe location, making it a true urban oasis. It seeks to embrace Brisbane’s sunshine, blue skies and love of outdoor living to create a hotel that will set a new standard in design and service for travellers and locals alike.
A mix of ground floor boutiques, restaurants and cafés will give way to the podium level designed to be a raised urban landscape – complete with pool, cabanas, a poolside restaurant, day spa, fitness centre and business centre. The podium level will also house a function room with capacity to host banquets for up to 300 seated guests. Basement parking will be provided for 220 vehicles.
Developers
Th project is being developed by Calile Malouf Investments (CMI) who also delivered the highly acclaimed James St Market. The new development will take on the name ‘Calile’ which has held significance for the family.
Operators
The Calile will be operated by Australian based TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels and will become the second hotel in the new TFE Hotels Collection. TFE Hotels operates or owns 70 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe and has 10 more projects in the design or construction phase, to open in the next two years. The Calile will encompass the brand’s ethos of beautiful design, bespoke service and attention to the individual.
TFE Hotels CEO Rachel Argaman is confident that The Calile is set to become Brisbane’s most enduring hotel.
“We are really excited to be partnering with CMI, who have been instrumental in transforming James Street into the most sought-after destination in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities,” she said.
“This will be a sophisticated and fun resort experience in an urban location – where people will meet for drinks with friends, to shop or for a fun night out, taking advantage of that glorious sub-tropical outdoor lifestyle that Brisbane has to offer.”
From The Lord Mayor