ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; February 19, 2015 – Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, welcomes the highly anticipated 5-star boutique property, Mayfair Hotel. Opened on January 29, 2015, the city’s newest premier accommodation debuted on the heels of Adelaide being named by The New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Go” in 2015-the only city in Australia included among the year’s noteworthy travel destinations.
Nestled in the heart of the city, the Mayfair Hotel takes residence within a completely redesigned heritage-listed building. The hotel’s central location offers both leisure and business travelers a gateway to Adelaide’s recently revitalized Riverbank Entertainment Precinct, encompassing the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Zoo, revamped Adelaide Oval, Convention Center, and Festival Center as well as the recently renovated Rundle Mall shopping district.
The Mayfair Hotel’s historic 1930’s façade is complemented by a stunning extension deemed the “jewel-box.” Designed by Adelaide’s architects JPE Design Studio, the visual centerpiece strikes an aesthetic balance between the original Romanesque exterior and the modern-day vibrancy of the King William streetscape. The hotel’s interior redesign is executed by Bates Smart-the firm responsible for the design of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant in Melbourne.
Mayfair Hotel’s 170 elegant guest rooms and suites feature exclusive custom-designed Mayfair beds, made locally in South Australia. Each room is adorned with hand selected artworks and restored free standing furniture pieces. Guests staying on the hotel’s executive floors can enjoy the Hennessy Lounge to indulge in a gourmet breakfast, refreshments, and canapés in the afternoon while embracing stunning views of Adelaide from the rooftop Champagne Terrace. In addition to its stately-appointed rooms and suites, the hotel offers sophisticated spaces, including light-filled meeting and function rooms, business center, gym, and exquisite dining options.
Adelaide has a reputation for food and wine and the signature Mayflower Restaurant and Bar offers no exception. In the skillful hands of Executive Chef Bethany Finn, the team of culinary professionals have created an innovative menu in the contemporary setting, featuring South Australia’s best regional produce and locally sourced ingredients. A lavish High Tea is also offered on the weekends, presenting guests with a delightful experience-a great intermission between Rundle Mall shopping.
Mayflower Bar features an extensive wine list and showcases a premium selection of local and international wines. Café 55, adjacent to the hotel lobby, serves authentic casual cuisine, including delicious crusty baguettes, healthy salads, rich soups, artisan meat pies, slow-cooked classic braises and exceptional Australian coffee.
“We are very excited to be able to breathe new life into one of Adelaide’s most iconic landmarks, preserving a magnificent heritage building,” said Aaron Oh, General Manager at the Mayfair Hotel Adelaide. “We are extremely proud to be showcasing South Australian food, wine and other products to local and international guests. Our team of passionate and dedicated hospitality professionals really look forward to welcoming our very first guests.”
Learn more about Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel and request online reservations at www.mayfairhotel.com.au. For more information on South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, visit www.southaustralia.com or the official Facebook and Twitter pages. For additional media inquiries, images and information, call the South Australian Tourism Commission at 323.503.4210.
