Adelaide Style Accommodation
Adelaide Style Accommodation has a stable of luxurious self-contained homes conveniently located for a city staycation. With several options in North Adelaide, they are the perfect base to explore the delights of the burgeoning dining scene on the CBD fringe. Or catch a game at Adelaide Oval, wander to the Adelaide Zoo or Botanic Garden. Each of the stylish and spacious luxury homes is equipped with full kitchens — perfect for families to cook up a storm after buying local produce at the Adelaide Central Market.
Hotel Alba
Overlooking the southern parklands, this hidden gem offers guests a resort-style stay blending the charm of an elegant countryside retreat right in the heart of the city. There are 99 stylish guest rooms, each with a spacious private balcony with views of the leafy parklands, city or the stunning outdoor pool. Ela Restaurant provides another slice of paradise overlooking the refurbished pool and outdoor area, effortlessly transitioning from sunrise breakfasts to long lunches and lavish dinners.
Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Opening just last year, Vibe has transformed the East End city skyline — floor-to-ceiling windows line the facade, with sweeping views of the picturesque Adelaide Hills. A mix of nature-inspired, yet contemporary furnishings capture the spirit of South Australia in each of the thoughtfully designed 123 guest rooms in the Flinders Street hotel. Guests can unwind in the hotel’s leisure facilities, including the suspended heated pool, and dine at Storehouse Flinders East restaurant and bar serving up delicious meals with a focus on freshness and local producers.
Marriott Adelaide
The latest opening by the global luxury brand is distinctly Adelaide in style and celebrates many elements of its GPO location. Behind the freestone facade of the original grand postal headquarters, a modern tower rises 14-storeys high, with 285 exquisitely appointed guestrooms including 11 spacious suites and a 145-square-metre Presidential Suite. Not only for guests are the newest go-to dining destinations in the city: Penny Blue — named after a rare stamp, in another nod to the building’s heritage — is a sophisticated modern restaurant in a welcoming, heritage-rich setting, while the all-day bar Exchange Lane will take patrons from coffee to cocktails. Guests can also unwind in the 18-metre indoor swimming pool and fitness studio.
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Stamford Grand
The original part of Stamford Grand was built in 1856 and the hotel retains an aura of old-world charm and hospitality in its unrivalled location on the shores of Glenelg Beach. The undeniable star of the show is the pool and spa area, on the second floor in a grand Roman-style atrium with sweeping views of both the ocean and the Adelaide Hills. Start your day with an indulgent buffet breakfast in The Promenade Restaurant and end your night with a cocktail in Horizons Cocktail Lounge or The Grand Bar soaking in the panoramic ocean views. While you’re at Glenelg, look up the City of Holdfast Bay’s website — holdfast.sa.gov.au — for more ideas on what to do while you’re in the area.
The article originally featured in the 2024 issue of SALIFE Food+Wine+Travel magazine.
