Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre stands at 30 Blyth Street, close to the railway station, the tram and the casino, and it is the practical, budget-friendly choice in this collection. It is a 4-star property with 245 rooms, offering standard rooms with a king bed, a queen bed or twin beds, with free continental breakfast included on many rates. Free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a gym, a bar and a coffee shop are listed, and The Great Room is the on-site restaurant. Check-in starts at 2:00 in the afternoon and check-out is at 10:00. For travellers who plan to spend their days out on tours and in the city, it provides what matters at a lower price: a clean, central bed, a good breakfast and quick connections.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a two-minute walk from Adelaide Railway Station and its tram stop, and a few minutes from the Adelaide Casino, the Adelaide Convention Centre and the Adelaide Festival Centre. Rundle Mall is about seven minutes on foot, and the University of Adelaide is a similar distance.
Adelaide Oval is within about 15 minutes, so the stadium tour is easy to reach. The Glenelg tram and city trams make the Central Market and the seaside simple, and most day-tour pickups happen near the city centre, which suits a hotel here. Adelaide Airport is about a 16-minute drive.
The rooms and the feel
Rooms are straightforward, with standard layouts and free breakfast on many rates, which saves money and time before an early tour start. If you have a 6:30 coach to Kangaroo Island, check what time the breakfast room opens and whether a takeaway option is available.
A gym and a bar add some comfort, and a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar mean you do not have to go far for a meal after a long day. The hotel also has meeting rooms, luggage storage and laundry services, so it works for business as well as leisure.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits budget-conscious couples, solo travellers, families who need a few beds and anyone who plans to be out all day. It is not a resort, so do not expect a pool or a spa, and parking is not listed as a property amenity, so ask before arriving by car.
Check-out is at 10:00, which is earlier than many hotels, so plan your final morning. If you want more space and a kitchen, the Adina Treasury is the better option, and if you want the beach, the Stamford Grand in Glenelg is the match. For a short, efficient stay, this is a sensible pick.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast on many rates
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Gym
- ✓The Great Room restaurant
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Two minutes to the railway station and tram
- ✓Walk to the casino and Festival Centre
Good questions
Where is Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre?+
It is at 30 Blyth Street in central Adelaide, a two-minute walk from the railway station and its tram stop. The casino and Convention Centre are a few minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
Many rates include a free continental breakfast, but not every rate does. Check the rate you select before booking.
What time is check-out?+
Check-out is at 10:00 in the morning and check-in starts at 2:00 in the afternoon. Luggage storage is available if you need it.
