Adelaide, AustraliaCBD
Sofitel Adelaide
Bordeaux-inspired glass tower
CBD Adelaide, Australia
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorBordeaux-inspired glass tower
The glass tower links Adelaide's wine culture with Bordeaux, grounding a sleek city stay in French hospitality and South Australian bottles.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom burgundy chandeliers and book-matched Carrara marble anchor the French-inspired interiors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sofitel Adelaide draws its aesthetic inspiration not only from Paris but from Bordeaux as well, and it’s worth noting that French culinary techniques and Australian ingredients and produce are a fruitful combination at Garcon Bleu.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On Currie Street in the Adelaide CBD, surrounded by city offices, dining, and culture.
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The rooms
Open-concept bathrooms come with freestanding bathtubs, and tall windows look toward the skyline or the Adelaide Hills.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Blue glass chandeliers hang above the heated lap pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the city.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Garçon Bleu
Curved brass archways and blue velvet banquettes line the Level 9 dining room, looking out across the city skyline.
How it began
The local Palumbo family developed the tower, delivering Adelaide's first new-build international five-star hotel in 30 years.
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.