Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide is at 65 Hindley Street, on the western side of the city centre, close to the railway station, the Adelaide Casino and the Adelaide Convention Centre. It has 220 rooms, all of them executive rooms of about 32 square metres with a separate sitting area, plus an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a sauna, a hot tub and a gym. Bistro Sixty5 serves breakfast and dinner, Sebastyan's Bar is on site and a garden and terrace give you somewhere to sit outside. It is a good-value choice for families, groups and business travellers who want space and a pool without paying luxury prices, with Rundle Mall about seven minutes away on foot and the Adelaide Oval about twelve.
Location and getting around
Hindley Street is known for its bars and late-night food, and the hotel sits at the quieter, more central end. The Adelaide Railway Station tram stop is about four minutes on foot, the railway station and the Adelaide Casino are each about five, the Adelaide Convention Centre is about five, Rundle Mall is around seven, the University of Adelaide is around eight and the Adelaide Oval is about twelve.
Adelaide Airport is roughly a 16-minute drive. The tram runs from the city through to Glenelg, which makes the beach an easy day out without a car.
The rooms and the feel
Every room is an executive room of about 344 square feet, or 32 square metres, which is generous for a central hotel at this price. Choices include executive twin rooms with two double beds, executive king rooms, an executive king plus with a pillow menu and executive queen rooms.
Rooms have air conditioning, a separate sitting area, a mini-fridge, a flat screen television, a laptop workspace, free WiFi and eco-friendly toiletries. Up to two children under 12 can stay free using existing beds, and extra beds are available for a fee, so it works well for families.
Facilities
The outdoor pool, which has sun loungers and umbrellas and is open from early morning until the evening, is the headline feature, and there is also a sauna, a hot tub and a gym. Guests can use a nearby indoor pool as well. The hotel has a garden and terrace, a coworking space, a computer station and meeting rooms, an electric car charging station and a concierge. Bistro Sixty5 offers a buffet breakfast, with a lower price for children, and kids' meals at dinner, and Sebastyan's Bar is the place for a drink.
Practical details and who it suits
Covered self parking is available at around 25 Australian dollars a day, with in and out privileges, but spaces are limited and there are height restrictions, so check when you book. Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is before 11 am, guests must be at least 18 to check in, and a per-night deposit and a card surcharge may apply, so check the terms.
Pets are not allowed, although service animals are welcome. Choose Grand Chancellor for space, a pool and a central address at a mid-range price. If you want a boutique feel and a rooftop bar, Mayfair Hotel Adelaide is a better match.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Sauna and hot tub
- ✓Gym
- ✓Bistro Sixty5 restaurant
- ✓Sebastyan's Bar
- ✓Spacious executive rooms
- ✓Covered parking (paid)
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
Where is Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide?+
It is at 65 Hindley Street in the Adelaide CBD. The Adelaide Railway Station tram stop is about four minutes on foot and Rundle Mall is about seven.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a sauna, a hot tub and a gym.
Is parking available?+
Covered self parking is available for around 25 Australian dollars a day, with limited spaces and height restrictions. Check when you book.
