Adelaide Boutique Hotels

Despite its relatively modest size as a major Australian city, it is a place which has its own unique identity. An identity which is inseparable from its heritage, culture and a the great quality of life which has landed it on the list of the World's Most Livable Cities as named by The Economist publication.

It is widely known than most of Australia's main cities were originally founded as penal colonies in the years after the 1786 settlers established the first. But this remarkable city is one that was founded a little later and by free-settlers. The man credited with choosing the site, along the beautiful River Torrens, is Colonel William Light. More than simply choosing the site, he set about planning a progressive city, one which he based on the grid plan of Philadelphia. He is a much celebrated figure and his statute stands on Montefiore Hill, in the north of the city, pointing toward the metropolitan area. That he should face the self same grid plan of streets that he realized, is all the more apt for his position on the green hill.

Part of his vision was to surround the city with wonderful parkland. This parkland still exists, surrounding the city and in its size triples that of New York's central park. It is often suggested that William Light's vision of the city and the way in which it has sustained has allowed for a very special way of life to develop. The impact of his benevolent contribution is easily discernible in many aspects of local life. The park provides a large area of natural beauty, a place to escape to and a vital venue for many of the festivals which might not have survived without it.

In conjunction with the river and the layout of the streets and buildings, the city is suffused with a feeling of beauty and character which is so often lacking in places of equal size and population. It has a distinct quality which invites gentle sophistication and a relaxed cosmopolitanism. Adelaide Boutique Hotels benefit greatly from this subtle magic. The country as a whole has many areas and niches which dispose to lovely accommodations, but Adelaide Boutique Hotels seem to belong right across the cityscape and further.

As a city of many pleasures and cultural events, there is spirit of architectural and design excellence. Far from the contrived spaces and design which is to be found in many global destinations, Adelaide Boutique Hotels seem to share an enthusiasm for carefully balanced style, no matter of which variety it is. There are a wonderful collection of places which range from the charming and quirky to those which display a talent for incorporating the creativity of exciting contemporary designers to create a balanced environment that feels like a living art work. Not to suggest that you'll find anything but the most luxurious and comfortable accommodations in Adelaide Boutique Hotels, simply that they all communicate the local ethos of creativity and excellence.

Given the nature of the layout of the CBD, it is easily accessible from every direction, and not far from the airport at all. Both business and leisure travellers will find exceptional Adelaide Boutique Hotels close to the CBD. Of course, the CBD is the heart of the state's financial sectors and as such many of the establishments in the area offer business services and facilities that others don't. Business guests can have everything in this remarkable place, a combination of style and utility and host of distractions in every direction.

From conference and meeting facilities with every associated service and amenity, to a complete haven of tranquillity in magnificent rooms and suites. Needless to say, the establishments which cater to the 21st century executive generally offer superb spa and fitness facilities. You might even get to enjoy a rooftop pool with a splendid view of the cityscape.

Adelaide Boutique Hotels see among their guests many who come simply to partake of the local food and wine. The Barossa Valley is nearby, a major attraction of the state and Australia's most celebrated wine-producing region. Many of estates produce some of the world's most recognizable bottles, and Penfolds has the honour of producing one of the finest bottles ever. Penfolds Grange is the wine that caused much consternation when it was judged against the globe's finest and achieve unprecedented recognition for Australian wine.

Where there is good wine, there is always good food. But the local restaurants are not merely the afterthought, they fit into a gourmet milieu which is as old as the famous Central Market. The market is in the CBD and is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Supplying many wares and good, it is mainly celebrated as a gourmet shopping heaven, offering anything from fresh lobster to rare, artisanal cheese and sausage.

Few Adelaide Boutique Hotels would be worthy of their claim to belong were they not enthusiastic to carry the torch for the gourmet traditions of a city steeped in pleasurable living. By 'traditions' to say that culinary excellence is part of the local spirit, although it comes in many incarnations. Diners can expect a world of delights from haute cuisine to the most hearty country-style cooking. Whatever tasty morsel comes your way, whether it's a local dish you've never heard of or a rare concoction created as only a student of the art can do, you're certain to discover why Adelaide Boutique Hotels are not merely commercially minded, but filled with the passion for life's most pleasurable activities.

As a coastal city, Adelaide Boutique Hotels can be found overlooking the beautiful water of the Gulf Saint Vincent. Here too, visitors can enjoy style and sophistication, albeit with a seaside bent. If you find yourself staying in Glenelg, the beautiful suburb on the shore of Holdfast Bay, you'll have a wealth of fun ways to while away any day. Those looking for a little bit of an adventure, might consider a trip to kangaroo island. It is some hundred kilometres away, at the entrance of the gulf, but is offers wonderful conservation parks. A must for nature lovers young and old.

Whether you seek the superior luxury and aesthetic pleasures of an Adelaide Boutique Hotel for business or leisure travel, you'll have some of the finest accommodations in the country. Even better than the warm, relaxed hospitality that the region is renowned for, are the multitude of ways to indulge every whim and passion. Festivals run throughout the year, some of which are among the globe's biggest and brightest, while others, like the Festival of Ideas speak to the special brand of humanity which separates this great destination from all others. If you arrive for the astounding Christmas Festival, you'll probably be planning to return in time for the Festival of Arts.