ibis Adelaide is at 122 Grenfell Street in the heart of the city, with Rundle Mall about three minutes away on foot, Victoria Square and the University of Adelaide about five minutes and the Adelaide Casino about twelve. It has 311 rooms of about 18 square metres each, with a queen bed or two twin beds, and it is rated class 4. Ibis Kitchen serves international food and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee, there is a bar, a gym and 24-hour room service, and the hotel holds sustainability certifications. It is a straightforward, good-value base for solo travellers, couples and families on a budget who plan to spend their days out and want to be close to the shops, the trams and the restaurants of the city centre, and it sits at the lowest price level in this guide.
Location and getting around
Grenfell Street is one of the central streets that run parallel to Rundle Mall, so the shops, cafes and arcades are almost on your doorstep. Rundle Mall is about three minutes away, the University tram stop and the University of Adelaide are about five, Victoria Square is about five, Pirie Street tram station and the Art Gallery tram stop are each about seven, the Adelaide Casino is about twelve and the Adelaide Convention Centre is about thirteen.
The Adelaide Oval is within about two kilometres, and Adelaide Airport is roughly an 18-minute drive. The tram line to Glenelg is close, so a beach day is easy.
The rooms and the feel
All rooms are about 194 square feet, or 18 square metres, and sleep two. Choices include standard rooms with a queen bed or two twin beds, superior rooms with city views and a deluxe corner room. They are compact, so this is a hotel for people who spend most of their time out.
Rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat screen television, a mini fridge, an electric kettle with tea and instant coffee, a laptop-compatible safe and bathrooms with hydromassage showers. A corner room usually has the most light, so it is worth asking for one.
Food and facilities
Ibis Kitchen serves international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner with the option of eating outside, and a bar is open too. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, so compare it with the cafes close by. The hotel has a gym, 24-hour room service, a business centre, meeting rooms, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and express check-out. It holds sustainability certifications, which matters to some travellers.
Practical details and who it suits
Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with fees for early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability. Parking details are not clear, so ask the hotel or check when you book if you are driving. Pets are not allowed and the premises are smoke-free. Choose ibis Adelaide if price matters most and you want a city-centre address with a restaurant and a gym. If you want a pool or larger rooms, Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide offers both at a mid-range price.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Grenfell Street location
- ✓Ibis Kitchen restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Hydromassage showers
- ✓Luggage storage and express check-out
- ✓Walk to Rundle Mall
Good questions
Where is ibis Adelaide?+
It is at 122 Grenfell Street in the Adelaide CBD. Rundle Mall is about three minutes on foot and Victoria Square is about five.
How big are the rooms?+
Rooms are about 18 square metres and sleep two, with a queen bed or two twin beds. They are compact, so the hotel suits people who spend most of the day out.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Early check-in and late check-out carry fees and depend on availability.
