Whether you’re escaping to Adelaide for a quick weekend or here for an extended stay, we’ve uncovered the best inner-city digs to kick back in luxury or save your coin without scrimping on style. Find the perfect base for your Adelaide adventure and check out our guide to the best luxury hotels in Adelaide.
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Luxury Hotels In Adelaide, Australia
The Franklin Hotel
This boutique hotel is an artistic gem in the heart of Adelaide, with wood panelling, stripped-back brickwork and unique artwork from local artists. With only seven rooms, expect each to be individually styled, complete with king-sized beds and Nespresso machines. Downstairs, you’ll find a hip bar with fresh craft beers on tap, plus excellent pub grub (do try the chicken schnitzel and steak sandwiches). Location-wise, it’s just a short walk from the Sunday farmer’s market, where you can shop for local produce.
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
Majestic Hotels, a family-owned-and-operated hotel company founded 28 years ago, is the name behind two of Adelaide’s best-known hotels. The award-winning Majestic Roof Garden Hotel offers understated rooms and suites with balconies, a high-end regional restaurant and, as the name suggests, an exclusive rooftop garden. Head here for top views of the rolling Adelaide Hills, which serve as a backdrop to the buzzy East End.
Mayfair Hotel
The five-star Mayfair Hotel, at the corner of King William and Hindley Street, housed in a beautifully renovated Romanesque-style building, is home to one of the best rooftop spots in town. Here you can sip cocktails on the glass-covered terrace and balcony of the Hennessy Bar. The hotel interior showcases the best of South Australian craftsmanship through bespoke furnishings and custom-built beds. Dining options include the Mayflower Restaurant & Bar, offering a contemporary setting with innovative dishes, and the Den, which is more of a bistro-style affair.
Crowne Plaza
Slip into the rooftop pool and soak in views across the city at the brand-new Crowne Plaza Adelaide. Opening 1 November 2020, the hotel will feature 329 design-led rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, espresso machines and office space perfect for work travel. But back to leisure, Crowne Plaza towers above Adelaide’s vibrant east end and is just a stone’s throw away from a labyrinth of laneways packed with restaurants and small bars. Weekend getaway, anyone?
Oval Hotel
In town for the footy? Another new addition to Adelaide’s hotel scene, the Oval Hotel wraps around Adelaide Oval and each of the hotel’s 138 rooms has views of the surrounding parklands. Rooms are kitted out with Australian food and wine and hotel guests have access to premium gym and pool facilities next door at Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Club. Just a quick stroll to the heart of the city, Oval Hotel is perfectly positioned for a weekend of sports, events or city exploration.
Intercontinental Adelaide
Stay where the stars stay when they are in town at the InterContinental Adelaide. Overlooking the River Torrens in the heart of Adelaide, a short stroll from this five-star hotel and you’ll find yourself at Rundle Mall, Adelaide Festival Centre, the Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino or Adelaide Oval. If you’re feeling hungry, have breakfast overlooking the River Torrens at the Riverside Restaurant or dinner at the award-winning on-site Japanese restaurant, Shiki.
Mansions on Pulteney
One of the best luxury hotels in Adelaide, Mansions on Pulteney is an easily accessible, apartment-style hotel offering spacious, modern accommodation near shops, restaurants and top tourist attractions. Choose an exec suite for large groups and family, or a studio if you’re on a budget. Rundle Mall is just a five-minute walk away, giving you ample opportunity for boutique shopping when you’re not exploring the likes of Adelaide Central Market or the Art Gallery of South Australia.
The Playford
In the heart of Adelaide’s cultural precinct on North Terrace, The Playford hotel lays claim to being Australia’s most awarded boutique hotel. Evoking old-world charm with all the modern creature comforts, this five-star hotel is within stone’s throw from Adelaide’s vibrant arts, culture and entertainment hotspot. For the ultimate weekend away, book the loft spa suite for luxurious New York-style living across two levels with a spacious lounge and marble ensuite. The downstairs Playford Lounge Bar is the perfect spot to unwind with a cocktail after a day exploring.
