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Pros
- Apartments Across Five Cities: 24 properties span Brisbane, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast, giving you apartment-style living space instead of a single hotel room.
- Arrive On Your Own Schedule: Self check-in kiosks, a 24/7 online concierge and in-room QR codes mean a late flight doesn't mean waiting for a front desk.
- Better When You Book Direct: CLLIX advertises a best rate guarantee, free cancellation, pay-on-arrival options and an extra discount for booking on its own site.
Cons
- Parking in the CBD towers is charged per night, so budget for it or use public transport and rideshare, which are often easier in the CBD.
- Some Brisbane Skytower guests mention noise and lift waits in a busy tower, so ask for a higher floor away from the lifts when you book.
The Verdict
What sets CLLIX apart is apartment space with hotel convenience across five Australian cities, built around arriving whenever you land: CLLIX Apartments and Hotels is the Brisbane-headquartered serviced apartment brand that was known as Arise until it rebranded in July 2022, and it is owned by Queensland's Song Properties. Its 24 properties are spread across Brisbane with 13, Melbourne with 5, the Gold Coast with 3, Adelaide with 2 and the Sunshine Coast with 1, and the flagships include Brisbane Skytower and Collins House in Melbourne. Apartment layouts give you living space and room to spread out, which is why they suit families, groups and anyone staying for work or a long weekend. The technology is the main practical difference. CLLIX was built around self check-in kiosks, a 24/7 online concierge and in-room QR codes for help and information, so a late flight or an early start never means waiting at a desk. Booking direct is where the value sits: CLLIX advertises a best rate guarantee, free cancellation and pay-on-arrival options on its own site, and at the time of writing promotes an extra discount with the code BOOKDIRECT2SAVE. For American, Canadian and Australian travellers heading to a game at the Gabba, a conference in Melbourne or a week on the Gold Coast, it is an easy way to get more space for the same stay. Two practical points help. Parking in the city-centre towers is charged per night, so it pays to plan transport, and rideshare or public transport is often the easier option in the CBD. Guest reviews of Brisbane Skytower, which holds 3.8 out of 5 across more than 1,800 Tripadvisor reviews, mention noise and lift queues in a busy tower, so request a higher floor away from the lifts. Free-cancellation conditions are set per rate, so read them before you confirm; pay-on-arrival rates let you settle the bill at check-in. Check the city list first, since Brisbane holds more than half the portfolio. Pick the city, book direct for the guarantee, and CLLIX gives you a home base rather than a hotel room.
Serviced Apartments Across Five Australian Cities
CLLIX Apartments and Hotels rebranded from Arise Hotels & Apartments on 15 July 2022 and is owned by Queensland-based Song Properties, with headquarters at Level 22, 110 Mary Street, Brisbane. Its portfolio covers 24 serviced apartment properties: 13 in Brisbane, 5 in Melbourne, 3 on the Gold Coast, 2 in Adelaide and 1 on the Sunshine Coast, including Brisbane Skytower and Collins House in Melbourne.
Stays are built around self-service technology, with self check-in kiosks, a 24/7 online concierge and QR codes in each apartment. Apartment-style layouts suit families, groups and business travellers on longer stays.
Booking direct on the CLLIX site comes with an advertised best rate guarantee, free cancellation and pay-on-arrival options, along with a direct-booking discount code promoted at the time of writing; the conditions attached to free cancellation are set by rate and should be checked at booking. Parking at city-centre properties is charged per night.
Brisbane Skytower holds 3.8 out of 5 across more than 1,800 Tripadvisor reviews, with recurring comments about noise, lift waits and parking costs alongside praise for location and views. To get the best stay, request a higher floor away from the lifts and plan transport ahead. Book your stay direct to apply the guarantee and compare apartment sizes by city.
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