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Fashion, Hotel, James St
The tragic death of iconic Australian fashion designer – Carla Zampatti in April saw a national outpouring of grief from the nation’s fashion, business, political, and media industries. Described as Australia’s most enduring and successful fashion designer her legacy will live on through her brand – now in its 55th year. Generations of Australian women […]
Hotel, James St
3:30am wake up calls and unplanned foraging is a normal day for Ani Wilson – The Calile’s go-to floral artist. With an emphasis on sustainability and roots in floristry, Ani of The Stone Willow Studio creates unexpected arrangements for our lobby that are at once beautiful, playful and curious. Ani has serious flower power and […]
Food, Hotel
We know our rooms are good and that they are hard to leave – so, as considerate hosts, we have been dreaming up ways for our rooms to be even more enjoyable. Is that even possible? We’re glad you asked, enter The Calile Cocktail Cube – a customised all-in-one cocktail kit complete with uncompromising batch-made cocktails […]
Food, Hotel, James St
Welcome to Ada Lane, a vibrant micro-dining strip that borders the northern aspect of The Calile Hotel. Architecturally designed – Ada is home to a small collective of speciality businesses offering a smart extension to The Calile. The name pays homage to Ada Malouf who arrived in Australia with her husband Calile in 1892. She […]
Events, Food, Hotel, James St
If you’re planning a hot summer getaway, we are full of excellent ideas to help make your Calile time a good time. We understand that sometimes you need more than a cabana, pool, sunshine and an endless stream of good food and drinks, so we have all the tips at the ready. If you are looking […]
Fashion, Food, Hotel, James St
Everybody needs a diverse group of friends… one that’s always up for a drink and some fun, the healthy one that always treats their body as a temple and a fashionable one that’s always on-trend and stylish. Here at The Calile we have all those friends and want to be friends with you too. When […]
There is nothing quite like a good recommendation from friends, family and acquaintances to really help you get beneath the skin of a place. There’s also nothing quite like being told too late, that you should have ordered that, or you should have gone there. We understand this pain all too much, so to help ease […]
Fashion, James St
What is the definition of a perfect garment? Something that just feels right regardless of the occasion? Something that is not only comfortable, but that makes you feel a million dollars? This is a feeling we strive to achieve in architectural form at The Calile. We want our rooms to fit like a glove, our […]
Viewing a craftsman (particularly a jeweller) at their work is a rare privilege. At By Baby, it is a daily opportunity. The family business now located in The Calile Hotel offers shoppers and those passing by a unique perspective of the exquisite process of crafting fine jewellery. For Angelo and Angelique Andronis, who had […]
Born in the tropics – and grown in Byron Bay it is fitting that The Calile Hotel now houses Mister Zimi with its first permanent store. Bohemian in nature the 70’s inspired label now sits prominently at the Doggett Street entrance – a perfect fit for the sub-tropical fashion needs of local and guests alike. […]
If you know…. you KNOW… but if you don’t, then look no further as we share a few sneaky details about our special place. Some are hidden in plain sight, just overlooked in the overwhelming Calile experience… there is a lot going on, we understand! Some secrets are not so easy to spot however, tucked […]
Memorable hotels make for memorable stays. For now, while we pause it’s nice to revisit what some of our guests had to say about their time at The Calile Hotel and how it made them feel. In reading their thoughts it helps us all remember what makes this such a special and unique destination. Brisbane […]
