| built to look like a baroque castle, this lavish, high-concept hotel is 1. each of the ultrahigh-end rooms feature old-world, antique decor ranging from 19th-century stained-glass, bespoke fabrics, canopy beds, french tapestries and vaulted ceilings. 5 km from the mount lofty botanical gardens and 9 km from the 835-hectare belair national park. afternoon tea and dinner are available with reservations, and are served in private chambers on antique, 18th-century silver. all rooms include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd/blu-ray players and designer bedding. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include laundry service and parking is free
Adelaide Airport 35 min
Adelaide Botanic Garden (20 min)
Verdant, 125-acre garden with rare plants like the Wollemi pine, plus statuary, greenhouses & cafes. Mount Lofty (6 min)
Popular area for hiking & mountain biking, with a cafe, souvenir shop & viewing platform. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (4 min)
97-acre, sloping gardens with a lake, extensive walking trails & themed gullies with exotic plants. Adelaide Oval (26 min)
Modernised 53,500-capacity sports & big-name gig venue, also hosting stadium tours & functions. National Wine Centre (20 min)
Modern facility with interactive displays about winemaking, a tasting room & an event space. Adelaide Central Market (22 min)
Opened in 1869, this gourmet haunt has 80+ vendors selling organic fruit, premium meats & more. Victoria Square Tarntanyangga (22 min)
Large green space accented by gum trees & a fountain, with a promenade & seasonal outdoor events. Art Gallery of South Australia (23 min)
19th-century gallery housing diverse collections with Australian art and important indigenous works. Morialta Conservation Park (26 min)
Rugged reserve with walking tracks to several seasonal waterfalls, rock climbing & wildlife viewing. Cleland Wildlife Park (11 min)
Zoo with natural-habitat enclosures, plus hands-on koala & reptile experiences & guided night walks. Belair National Park Holiday Park (13 min)
Varied park containing native flora & fauna, Old Government House & State Flora plant nursery. Cleland Conservation Park (7 min)
Home to diverse native wildlife, this bushland area features hiking/walking trails & mountain views. Carrick Hill (16 min)
Well-preserved 1930s estate turned museum featuring a notable art collection & formal gardens. Adelaide Zoo (23 min)
Established zoo in a green oasis with thousands of animals, also offering interactive experiences. South Australian Museum (26 min)
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture. | 
