The Calile Hotel Named No. 25 and Best in Oceania in The World's 50 Best Hotel List
BRISBANE: For the second year in a row The Calile Hotel has been named in The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards – this year securing No. 25 and being named Best in Oceania. Announced this morning in London, the globally recognised awards ceremony was attended by representatives from the 50 nominated hotels.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels list was created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 600 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. The list, according to organisers, promises to create the most egalitarian, useful and transparent hotel ranking system ever devised.
In attendance for the ceremony,
The Calile Hotel Co-owner Catherine Malouf said she was extremely proud to be again representing the Malouf family (owners) and employees of The Calile at such a significant celebration.
"To have been selected two years in a row marks a significant affirmation of The Calile’s place on the global hotel industry stage. This is a win for our team, our collaborators, our loyal guests and a win for Brisbane as a destination, and we are humbled to again represent Australia and be recognised as leading in the Oceania region” she said.
Also in London for the celebration, Hotel General Manager, Chris Kemlo said, being included again was a great win not just for The Calile, but for Brisbane and Australian tourism.
“Being ranked in such a prestigious and highly recognised list for the second year reaffirms our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible guest experience. This achievement is a testament to our dedicated team, whose unwavering commitment to excellence and exceptional service drives us to continually exceed our guests' expectations. Together, we embrace our values and strive to make every stay memorable.”
The Calile has proven that investing in and championing its location and community by providing a unique experience beyond that expected of a five-star hotel sets them apart in the industry. The Calile design embraces and advances an established tropical vernacular with the elevated light green stone-tiled pool and leafy pool terrace, outdoor dining, cabanas and sun lounges, key to embracing the climate.
Beyond the design, The Calile invests in creating cultural experiences for its guests and community, turning what is normally a space reserved for guests, into a civic space for like-minded individuals to come together to connect and learn.
Speaking at the opening of the awards event, Managing Director of 50 Best Tim Brooke-Webb said: “Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”
The anonymous and neutral voting members of the Academy range from hoteliers to travel journalists, seasoned luxury travellers, hospitality professionals and other experienced globetrotters. While there are no set criteria for voters, there are strict voting rules ensuring the credibility and integrity of the list as a world-leading resource for discerning travellers.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
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THE CALILE
QUEENSLAND: The Calile embodies a relaxed urbane style that satisfies the needs of a sophisticated traveller seeking more. Anchored in, respecting, and collaborating with its community it is committed to caring for the environment and forging genuine connections with its like-minded family of locals, guests, neighbours and partners. All rooms in the hotel invite the climate in, with 175 generous guest rooms, including nine suites and two premier suites – featuring a mix of individual Juliette, poolside and terrace-style balconies and two private rooftop terrace suites named for the founding family’s original patriarch and matriarch Calile and Ada Malouf.
Designed with the guest experience in mind, open-air spaces and breezeways link to rooms appointed for comfort – cork floors and sisal matting give way to marble bathroom finishes, dedicated living areas with day bed and dining table, custom linen robes, organic bath amenities and a locally sourced mini bar.
The World’s 50 Best - Top 10 Entries
1 - Capella Bangkok in Bangkok (The World's Best Hotel)
2 - Passalacqua in Lake Como (The Best Hotel in Europe / Best Boutique Hotel)
3 - Rosewood Hong Kong in Hong Kong
4 - Cheval Blanc in Paris
5 - The Upper House in Hong Kong
6 - Raffles Singapore in Singapore
7 - Aman Tokyo in Tokyo
8 - Soneva Fushi in Maldives (Best Beach Hotel)
9 - Atlantis The Royal in Dubai (The Hightest Climber)
10 - Nihi Sumba in Sumba Island
The World’s 50 Best - Best Hotels in Oceania
25 - The Calile Hotel (Best Hotel in Oceania)
49 - The Tasman in Hobart
50 - Kokomo Private Island in Yaukuve Levu Island