Renowned for its luxury French-style hospitality and passion for art de vivre, Accor’s newest Sofitel hotel, Sofitel Adelaide, will deliver an intoxicating blend of vintage charm and modern design with a touch of whimsical.
The opening of Sofitel Adelaide will debut the luxury hotel brand in South Australia. It’s also the first internationally recognised five-star hotel to be built in Adelaide in 30 years.
“Distinguished by its bursting calendar of cultural events and flourishing passions for gastronomy, fine wine, music, fashion and design, Adelaide is an ideal destination for our Sofitel brand. The hotel’s design reflects the distinct sense of style and sophistication of Sofitel. Sofitel Adelaide is one of our biggest hotel openings of 2021 and its level of luxury and onsite amenities will ensure it’s one of Adelaide’s most illustrious new destinations,” said Accor Pacific CEO, Simon McGrath.
Located in the heart of Adelaide, the design of Sofitel’s new $150m flagship hotel was led by Carl Almeida from P49 Deesign, award-winning interior design practice specialising in hotels and resorts, including SO/Melbourne and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Almeida commented, “Our vision for Sofitel Adelaide was to bring to life three quintessential Adelaide themes - city of churches, arts and culture, and wine - and to weave these narratives into the hotel’s contemporary interiors, all of which are also a nod to the hotel’s cultural link to the city of Bordeaux in France.”
From the moment guests arrive at Sofitel Adelaide, they will be greeted by fine-art photographer Alexia Sinclair’s original centrepiece. Segments of this historic, French-inspired artwork will appear on lightboxes to illuminate the porte cochere ceiling, teasing at what’s inside. A red wine-inspired chandelier also draws guests into the lobby and leads them into an exquisite lounge bar.
Modern manifestations of churches will feature prominently throughout the hotel, incorporating influences from cathedrals in both Adelaide and France by merging floor patterns to create a signature floor design used throughout the hotel.
Sofitel Adelaide’s 251 guestrooms and suites feature luxurious, residential-style interiors, combining the French colonial style with modern contemporary aesthetics, quietly referencing Adelaide’s history and character.
Stunning, open-plan bathrooms with modern vanities and free-standing bathtubs maximises space in many guestrooms, and all showers feature a mosaic design inspired by stained glass windows in Adelaide cathedrals.
Sofitel Adelaide is part of a 32-story mixed-use tower by Palumbo Group, which will house one of the tallest residential developments in South Australia, in addition to being a hotel. The glass-walled building is sure to become a glittering addition to the skyline, especially at night.
The first 24 stories of the tower will be dedicated to the hotel and its facilities, including a French-inspired restaurant, two bars, swimming pool, SoFIT health and fitness centre, meeting and private dining rooms and a Sofitel Club Lounge.
Palumbo Group Managing Director, Daniel Palumbo, stated “When an international five-star brand like Sofitel arrives in one of Australia’s most liveable and friendly cities, the design response must be nothing less than captivating. At every turn, we aim to surprise and delight guests with an array of sensory experiences. We cannot wait to showcase this truly world-class asset to the world.”
Following Sofitel’s ethos, Sofitel Adelaide promises to deliver an array of ‘magnifique’ experiences, embracing local culture and encouraging guests to ‘Live the French Way’.
Sofitel Adelaide is scheduled to open in September, with rooms now available for bookings.
To book, visit all.accor.com
