Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide

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The gargoyles on the façade of Adelaide’s newest five-star hotel signal this is no ordinary establishment. Opened two years ago in a 1934 Neo-Romanesque tower, the Mayfair blends the best of old and new. Heritage styling in its 155 rooms and 15 suites means no two are the same, though all feature custom mattresses and soundproof interiors in a blue-chip location in the bosom of Queen Adelaide. Executive chef Bethany Finn’s fare at basement restaurant Mayflower marries French flair with South Australia’s top produce, while the rooftop bar, Hennessy, is a hotspot for after-work apéritifs and, if you’re game, Adelaide’s famous pie floater.