Adelaide, AustraliaNorth Adelaide
Oval Hotel
Curved stadium hotel
North Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local HeritageOutside the door
The house
EVTCurved stadium hotel
Two curved wings wrap Adelaide Oval's outer structure, letting guests stay directly within the stadium perimeter.
What it’s good at
Listed
Guest wings frame Adelaide Oval, South Australia's storied cricket and football ground.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the Oval Hotel, a high-end boutique-style hotel built into the outer structure of the stadium itself.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Adelaide parklands surround the grounds, and a footbridge across the River Torrens leads straight into the downtown business district.
The rooms
Wood-paneled interiors keep a quiet, contemporary tone, and windows look out across the surrounding riverside parklands.
Restaurant
Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen
Dining tables look straight out across the Adelaide Oval turf. Inside, a custom wine wall holds South Australian bottles.
At the table
Baristas pull espresso behind a tiled coffee counter, and curved booths seat guests for casual drinks.
How it began
South Australia's cricket and football associations partnered to open the property in 2020 as Australia's first stadium hotel.
Adelaide
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.