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The Best Adelaide Hotels are not merely some of the finest in Australia, but some of most inviting accommodations in the world. In a country which is known for its many glorious metropolises and for its unique cultural and social customs, the fifth largest of its cities takes its finest qualities even further. The Best Adelaide Hotels cater to a rich variety of discerning leisure and business travellers who seek out the manifold pleasures of a city which stands entirely on its own as one of the world’s great destinations.
Considered the country's most culturally aware and progressive city, the capital of the state of South Australia is home to over a million people. There is a local spirit of celebrating art in all its forms, as well as a pervasive sense of relaxed living and taking time out to enjoy life's simpler pleasures. It has taken some doing to shed its erstwhile image of a being a slightly puritanical place, one which has long been known as the 'City of Churches', although this idea of an earlier puritanism is sometimes thought of as little more than reactionary and unfair. Part of the modern charm of the city comes directly from the founding days and, more specifically, from the very special city plan which was implement and has never ceased to impact on local life.
Unlike most of the country's main cities, this beautiful place on the coast of Gulf Saint Vincent was founded not for the purposes of a penal colony, but by free settlers. One of those founding fathers was Colonel William Light. His vision of the city was extremely progressive and endowed with an optimism and prescience that still serves to make life all the more pleasant for those who visit and live here. Basing his idea on the grid plan of Philadelphia, he set about building the city deliberately close to the beautiful, nourishing River Torrens, while allowing for the entire metropolitan centre to be surrounded by parkland.
Today the surrounding parkland is such a feature of the cityscape that is often credited with allowing the local arts festival to succeed to the degree they have. The Festival of Arts is the country's biggest such event, a real cultural and creative highlight that runs every even year. It is known throughout the world and until recently ran at the same time as the local Fringe Festival. The Fringe Festival now runs every year and is the second largest of its kind after the famed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Since the state of South Australia benefits from a clement Mediterranean climate, these festival both enjoy a lovely autumnal coolness when they run during February to March. Those looking for the one of the Best Adelaide Hotels during this period will generally have to book a little earlier to get their preferred style of accommodations, although there are many fine establishments all over the CBD and into the vibrant cultural suburb of North Terrace.
The CBD is popular locale for leisure and business travellers alike. Some of the Best Adelaide Hotels are located either in or very close to the area. From grand five-star luxury, to minimalist boutique-style establishments, there are many choices for the savvy contemporary guest. Of course, whichever of the Best Adelaide Hotels appeals is often down to personal taste, although the service and facilities can also play a part in the decision.
The contemporary business traveller who requires significant conference and meeting facilities, and the associated services, might do better to seek the large-scale environs of a classically luxurious establishments This is not always a necessity, especially if practical business requirements are modest, since many boutique-style places offer excellent function and business facilities and services. This can be very appealing to the discerning guest who wants to situate themselves in a luxurious environment which tends towards a more creatively rich or striking aesthetic, and supplies a more personalized service and intimate environ.
While Australia is generally considered one of the globe's most up and coming culinary destinations, few of its cities are so well disposed to gourmet delights as this beautiful metropolis. The Best Adelaide Hotels are widely revered for their great food, which ranges from delightful local fare to superlative fine dining and pretty much everything in-between. One the reasons the Best Adelaide Hotels can supply such a wealth of wondrous flavours with such remarkable consistency, is for the Central Market.
Located in the centre of the CBD, the market is the largest of its kind south of the equator. A veritable smorgasbord of gourmet produce and tempting other goodies, it has been running since 1869 and is now as much a part of the rich heritage of the city as the parkland and river. The combined cultural appeal and reverence for all fresh and artisanal produce has enticed many great chefs to the city, just as many locals have been inspired to nurture an environment of culinary appreciation. The Best Adelaide Hotels benefit from this pervasive celebration of fine food, no matter where it takes its cue from.
But culture, beauty and a love of all fine consumables is not reserved to the city itself. Many who find their way to the Best Adelaide Hotels are seeking a night or two in the city, perhaps to partake of its many pleasures, before they head out to the Barossa Valley. It is here that visitors will find one of the great wine-producing regions on the planet.
Home to many beautiful vineyards and the estates which produce a multitude of award-winning wines, it is a splendid destination for both wine lovers and those who simply want to experience the typical beauty of the region. Although the valley is some 60 kilometres from the state capital, it offers a range of delightful accommodations. From small, rustic lodgings that speak of the pervasive reverence for wine-making heritage to those which supply grander luxury.
Whether you're seeking the green vines of the valley or the perhaps the magical terrain and ecology of the outback, there are some wonderful places to stay. Those who would rather surround themselves with the cool waters of the gulf, won't have to venture far from the city. The beach-side suburb of Glenelg is a vibrant holiday destination, filled with distractions and fun activities which include amusements parks, numerous exceptional restaurants and, of course, the pristine beach that is a main attraction. Those seeking the superior comforts of one of the Best Adelaide Hotels in the area will find anything from moderately-priced apartment-style lodgings to boutique establishments suffused with an air of seaside freshness and light.
Whether you're visiting for one of the many festivals, perhaps to base yourself in the heart of Australia's most culturally vibrant city while exploring the surrounding small towns or the great Barossa Valley, or simply coming to enjoy a little bit of everything in city which is both charming and far less intimidating than its larger east coast siblings, then the Best Adelaide Hotels offer something for everyone.
Business guests will have every convenience and luxury, while the leisure traveller can delight in the many nuances and pleasures that the city seems to offer in such abundance. Suffusing every stay is the gentle warmth and sincere hospitality of one of Australia's friendliest and most relaxed metropolitan areas.
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