and do a solid job of it. At the top end, new addition The Mayfair is right in the heart of the city, opposite main shopping strip Rundle Mall. It’s an appealing conversion of the old Colonial Mutual Life building, while inside there has been a determined effort to source local furniture. Large walk-in showers, big flatscreen TVs and superking- sized beds help it compete for the title of best in town. Superior Queen Rooms cost from £101.
mayfairhotel.com.au Another option that stands
out from the multinational chains is the Majestic Roof Garden. In many rooms, Japanese-style doors look through to the gleaming bathtubs and separate showers in the bathroom. Minibars are deliberately stocked with hard-to-find, locally sourced products and there’s free Wi-Fi for multiple devices – something frustratingly rare in Adelaide. Doubles cost from £72.
roofgardenhotel.com.au
The city also has a plethora of good-quality, if not dramatically exciting, apartment hotels. Of these, the Adina Adelaide Treasury takes pride of place in a historic building on Victoria Square in the city centre. Even the smallest studio rooms come with kitchenettes, although the higher categories have full kitchens and washer-dryers. They work well for both business and families – whether the kids are on fold-out beds or in separate rooms. Prices start at £89 for a studio in June, July or August, and £107 for a one-bedroom.
tfehotels.com Beyond the city centre,
busy seaside suburb Glenelg is a canny choice with a few accommodation options. Top of the list is the Stamford Grand, a slightly out-of-place, oversized tower opposite
the pier. The lobby is all golden pillars and expensive leather couches, and the pool area is lined with sunbeds, but the rooms play it safe without any real attempts to rock the design boat. Doubles start at £60.
stamford.com.au/sga
w MOVING ON For many visitors to South Australia, wine is the main draw. The Barossa Valley, just 50 miles northeast of Adelaide, is one of the world’s great viticulture regions, but there are also superb drops to be found in the McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Clare Valley. The Barossa is very easy to do on a day trip from Adelaide, but an overnight stay allows for
Expect to find free- roaming kangaroos, sleepy koalas up gum trees, fur seals, plus the odd wombat
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