Brisbane, AustraliaFortitude Valley
The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG
Faceted boutique tower
Fortitude Valley Brisbane, Australia
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGFaceted boutique tower
This geometric tower operates as a social hub, with all-day French dining downstairs and cocktails beside the rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Listed
Set along Brunswick Street, directly beside Fortitude Valley music venues and Chinatown.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Fortitude Valley's live music venues and Chinatown line Brunswick Street, just steps from the front door.
The rooms
Off-kilter angles and deep violet tones shape the rooms, and select categories open onto private balconies.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-metre rooftop pool is lined with private cabanas, and the mezzanine gym holds squat racks and free weights.
Bar
Iris Rooftop
A curved mosaic bar pours cocktails under purple neon, and Spanish tapas arrive with open views of the skyline.
At the table
Bisou Bisou sits under whitewashed brick arches at street level, serving French cuisine beside an illuminated island bar.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from the word for light, inspired by the faceted facade designed to capture the sun.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.