On Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley, The Alva Hotel Brisbane places contemporary rooms and suites close to James Street, Howard Smith Wharves and the neighbourhood’s music venues. Interiors use bold colour, artwork and broad glazing, with outlooks changing according to floor and orientation. Bisou Bisou serves French influenced dishes at street level, while Iris occupies the roof for meals and cocktails alongside the open air pool. A 24 hour gym and coworking spaces support longer days away from the room. Fortitude Valley railway station is within walking distance, and the riverfront paths beneath Story Bridge lie downhill from this busy dining, shopping and nightlife district.