Located in the heart of the city on Currie Street is Sofitel’s flagship South Australian hotel – a $150 million project that opened in November 2021. It’s also Adelaide’s first five-star hotel to open in 30 years.
"Each Sofitel draws inspiration from local culture while celebrating innovation and imparting a French sense of hospitality,” says Sofitel Adelaide general manager Rachael Harman. “We aim to deliver a one-of-a-kind, luxurious hotel experience, but with a distinct Adelaide feel."
Sofitel Adelaide offers guests a selection of 251 luxurious guest rooms and suites – from Superior, Deluxe, Luxury and Luxury Club to Prestige and Opera – with a choice of city or Adelaide Hills views. Stunning fully open-concept bathrooms with luxurious vanities and free standing bathtubs maximise a sense of space, with Balmain Paris room amenities providing an additional indulgent touch. For a true five-star experience, book the palatial Presidential Suite – featuring an extensive dining room and open living room concept, walk-in wardrobe, private study and grand bedroom with an additional ensuite bathroom.
Interiors at the hotel have been custom designed – from burgundy chandeliers to the bespoke vintage-inspired wallpaper commissioned by Sofitel for the hotel's club lounge. In keeping with the hotel's themes of 'light and flow', Sofitel Adelaide's indoor heated pool is also in the spotlight, with spectacular natural light courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows and illumination from three exquisite chandeliers overhead.
The hotel also features a fitness centre, street-level Champagne bar, 90-seat Garcon Bleu restaurant and private lounge Club Milleseme for Sofitel members and guests only. Rooms start at $320 per night, ranging up to $5,000 for the stunning Presidential Suite.