Mayfair Hotel Adelaide is at 45 King William Street, the main boulevard of the city centre, with Rundle Mall about three minutes on foot, Victoria Square five and the Adelaide Casino seven. It has 170 rooms, from compact essential rooms to studio suites, a restaurant called Mayflower, a bar called The DEN and the HENNESSY Rooftop Bar on Level 13, which looks out over the city. There is a 24-hour fitness centre, a library off the lobby and 24-hour room service. The hotel suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants to be in the middle of the shops, trams and restaurants with a more characterful feel than a large chain tower. It sits at an upper-mid price level, and the free stocked minibar in the room is a nice touch.
Location and getting around
King William Street runs through the centre of Adelaide, and the hotel's position means most of what you want is on foot. Rundle Mall and the Rundle Mall tram stop are one to three minutes away, Victoria Square is about five minutes, the Adelaide Casino and the University of Adelaide are each around seven and the Adelaide Convention Centre is about eight.
Pirie Street tram station is a three-minute walk, and the tram runs down to Glenelg and its beach, which makes an easy afternoon out. Adelaide Airport is about a 20-minute drive. There is no parking on site, but nearby off-site parking is available for around 30 Australian dollars a night, so check when you book if you are driving.
The rooms and the feel
The hotel has 12 room types. The essential rooms are about 249 square feet, or 23 square metres, with a king or queen bed, the premium rooms run from about 320 to 391 square feet, or 30 to 36 square metres, and include twin, corner and two-queen options that sleep four. The studio suites range from about 320 to 463 square feet, or 30 to 43 square metres, and the high-floor studio suite is the pick for views.
Rooms have air conditioning and heating, free WiFi, a large flat screen television, a safe, bathrobes and slippers, designer toiletries and rain showers, and a stocked minibar is included. Room service is available around the clock.
Food, drink and facilities
Mayflower is the main restaurant, The DEN is a bar and lounge, and the HENNESSY Rooftop Bar on Level 13 is the place to head for a drink with a view at the end of the day. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee of around 44 Australian dollars for adults and 22 for children, so decide whether a nearby cafe would suit you better. The fitness centre and business centre are open 24 hours, and there is a concierge, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, and tour and ticket assistance.
Practical details and who it suits
Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is before 11 am, with fees for early check-in and late check-out. Guests must be at least 18 to check in. Children are welcome, but cribs and rollaway beds are not available, and pets are not allowed other than service animals. Choose Mayfair if you want a stylish central base with a rooftop bar and an easy tram link to Glenelg. If you want a pool on site, look at one of the other hotels in this guide.
Why stay here
- ✓HENNESSY Rooftop Bar
- ✓Mayflower restaurant
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Stocked minibar in rooms
- ✓Concierge and luggage storage
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Walk to Rundle Mall
Good questions
Where is Mayfair Hotel Adelaide?+
It is at 45 King William Street in the Adelaide CBD. Rundle Mall is about three minutes on foot and Victoria Square is about five.
Does the hotel have parking?+
There is no parking on site. Off-site parking nearby costs around 30 Australian dollars a night, so check when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee of around 44 Australian dollars for adults and 22 for children. Check the current price when you book.
