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.

(Image above) 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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