Adelaide

Showy chandeliers illuminate a movie-set-like celebration of art nouveau in the lobby of this luxury hotel. — Fodor's

This intimate boutique hotel has stylish rooms, chic Italian-style furniture, art on the walls, wi-fi, LCD televisions and iPod docking stations, as well as one of Adelaide’s best restaurants, Decant. — Rough Guide

A magnificent heritage property that has been sensitively converted into an apartment hotel. — The Telegraph

Designed by awardwinning architect David Baptiste and with views of the Adelaide Hills and CBD, it makes for an inspiring haven. — DK Eyewitness

The Crowne Plaza spreads itself through two 14-storey towers just back from Rundle St, with little balconies overlooking the neat lawn-scapes of Hindmarsh Sq. — Lonely Planet

Painted a chic charcoal with bright glossy yellow doors and rustic wood panelling, rooms range from deluxe to premium, and each comes with its own Nespresso machine, fridge and iPod dock. — Time Out

Impeccable rooms and superb in-house dining lift this into the top flight of mid-size hotels in Australia. — The Telegraph

Unfussy, functional base for budget-conscious travellers looking for a good value stay near Melbourne, just over a mile away. — The Telegraph

Overlooking the Torrens and the new-look Adelaide Oval, the 367-room InterContinental is the city’s grande dame of five-star hotels. — The Telegraph

Ibis may be known as a mid-range brand, but this Ibis Adelaide, which has a prime downtown location, warrants a half-pearl uptick because of its contemporary style and attractive amenities. — Oyster

This hotel, rising 18 stories above the business district, is a local landmark and a solid alternative to the overall superior InterContinental. — Star Service

The sleek contemporary suites here come with private balconies affording unspoilt ocean or park views. — Rough Guide

This is Adelaide’s only Art Series hotel – a boutique chain that champions the work of significant Australian artists. — The Telegraph

Reliable mid-range choice, with large en suites, communal kitchens, laundry and free continental breakfast. — Rough Guide

In a prime river-view location opposite the casino and convention center, this well-priced midrange hotel is one of the better offerings from this modest homegrown chain. — Star Service

Black-tile-and-timber columns frame the Hollywood-glamorous marble lobby of this ultrasleek upscale hotel. — Fodor's

A captivating 1866 bluestone building that sits on a quiet side street in leafy North Adelaide. — Lonely Planet

Dating from 1918, this stately building houses a comfortable hotel with spacious, modern rooms. — Rough Guide