Brisbane's new 5 star destination Hotel X - IHG
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Brisbane's new 5 star destination Hotel X - IHG
This February Brisbane’s newest 5-star hotel, dining, and lifestyle destination, Hotel X, will open in the centre of Fortitude Valley along with Ghanem Group’s new French dining destination, Bisou Bisou.
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Hotel X BalconyPhoto by Justin Nicholas, IHG.
This February Brisbane’s newest 5-star hotel, dining, and lifestyle destination, Hotel X, will light up the night in the centre of Fortitude Valley – launched by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Queensland-based developers Pointcorp.
Originally set to launch as Hotel Indigo Brisbane, the highly anticipated Brunswick Street development has evolved to take on a luxurious X-factor, rendering the newly elevated and indulgent identity.
Fashioned in the heart of the Valley, Hotel X’s distinctive design features and premium facilities celebrate the iconic Brisbane neighbourhood through ultra-cool art, Avant Garde lighting and exceptional views of the cityscape.
Hotel X will provide guests an extraordinary cocktail of 24/7 stay and play, featuring a ground floor restaurant and bar, expansive gymnasium, rooftop poolside restaurant and bar with panoramic city views, room service, concierge valet, and an event function space.
Brisbane’s dining scene will be seduced by two new dining destinations housed in the hotel from award winning Ghanem Group - see below one of the new restaurant openings.
Pointcorp Director, Chris Vitale says the hotel’s unique 24/7 5-star positioning will complement Brisbane’s thriving nightlife scene in the Valley.
“Launching as ‘Hotel X’ is a transition that extends beyond a physical space as a hotel to a superior experience for a like-minded community,” said Mr Vitale.
“The space celebrates the liveliest aspects of Brisbane – the nightlife, music, art, fabulous food, and long balmy evenings.
“Our proximity to the bustling streets and alleyways of Brisbane’s centre encourages whimsy adventure, and nights you won’t forget,” he said.
Towering above the city’s bustling streets, the white geometric façade will be unmissable at night with first-of-its-kind custom facade lighting system, playing on the hub’s artistic candour and eccentricity.
The 146-room destination is designed with a contemporary palette and custom furnishings exhibiting showstopping artwork by the distinguished Justin Nicholas, complemented by Dyson and GHD hair appliances in the top-tier rooms, and amenities designed by notorious high fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld – the brand’s first international hotel collaboration to date.
Hotel X General Manager, Mauro Leone is excited to welcome Brisbane locals and inter-state travellers to the hotel for an experience like no other in the River City.
“The Hotel X team are looking forward to welcoming our first guests with the hospitality IHG is so well known for – with a daring twist,” said Mr Leone.
“Just minutes from the bars of Howard Smith Wharves, the boutiques of James Street, and the best experiences in Brisbane, Hotel X literally marks the spot,” he said.
Whilst independently branded, the new property remains part of the renowned IHG family with full access to the Group’s loyalty programs for regular travellers.
Hotel X is located at 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. To make a booking for find out more visit: https://hotelx.com.au/ or email: [email protected].
Opening in the new Hotel X this February 22nd is Ghanem Group’s new French dining destination, Bisou Bisou.
French for ‘kiss kiss’, Bisou Bisou is fashioned on the ground floor of Hotel X and is part of Ghanem Group’s exclusive food and beverage offering for the luxurious new hotel created by IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), serving both locals and hotel guests a delectable menu in the heart of Brisbane’s dining scene.
Bisou Bisou’s quintessential French design takes guests on a journey through the streets of Paris – lose yourself in the Aperitivo bar before immersing in the restaurant’s white-washed brick interior, sweeping antique mirrors, warm textures, and moody atmosphere.
Sought-after Head Chef, Anthony Donaldson, has flown the coop from Blackbird Bar & Grill, landing at Bisou Bisou to perfect the menu alongside Executive Chef Jake Nicolson, carefully curating it for the warmer Queensland palate.
“We are adding a modern twist to the traditional and comforting flavours of a French style brasserie,” said Anthony Donaldson.
“The dejeuner (lunch menu) will regularly change, offering a simpler fare as well as an ever-expanding breakfast and dinner offering.
“From classic seafood bouillabaisse with a saffron rouille, whole roasted free-range chicken and confit duck with a suckling pork cassoulet, to delicious hors d’oeuvres and an oyster and caviar bar, guests will also feast their eyes on the freestanding rotisserie featuring locally sourced birds and game.
“One of our hero dishes is the mouth-watering Pomme Aligot, a silky potato puree heavily laden with melted Alpine cheeses originating from the Midi Pyrenees in the South of France.
“Bisou Bisou will also boast an extensive fromage trolly featuring over twenty-five of the best French and Australian cheeses, as well as an indulgent wine menu. Our enomatic wine machine will ensure that every dish is paired with the perfect drop, no matter the vintage or rarity,” he said.
Building on the success of Donna Chang, Boom Boom Room Izakaya, Byblos and Blackbird Bar & Grill, Bisou Bisou General Manager Gareth Eden has brought together a formidable team of highly experienced industry veterans, head-hunted from both within the Ghanem Group brand and externally, to deliver quality cuisine and a renowned experience.
“It was important that we brought in the experts to create an authentic dining experience,” said Gareth Eden.
“Bisou Bisou is the perfect addition to the ever-expanding portfolio that the Ghanem Group manages and we are excited to be partnering with IHG to deliver the perfect cocktail of dine and play in lieu of holiday dreams this year,” he said.
To make a booking at the restaurant or to find out more about the function space visit: www.bisou-bisou.com.au.
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