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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

30 Blyth Street, Adelaide CBD, 5000 Adelaide, Australia

#37 of 112 hotels in Adelaide

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2370 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient location but not friendly counter staff...no one smile to you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Single Beds - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed for 6 nights but the whole new bed sheet sets & doona covers were changed only once. Very disappointing experience. Expected for 2 times not one! Do not expect smiles from check-in, check-out or counter staff. No one greeted you with smiles for that 6 nights stay. However most staff in the breakfast time are lovely, helpful and hard working.

    Convenient location...short walk to get free trams from Adelaide Raiway Station or Rundle Mall Station. Free breakfast is okay and enough. 4 selections of rotated hot food each day... ranging from scrambled eggs, canned bean, bacon, beef sausages, grilled zucchini or hash brown. Plus cereals, juices, yoghurts, fresh fruits, small bakeries, toasts and coffee & teas.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Stayed for a night, the room was clean and bed comfortable, the breakfast was great.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room and breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Clean and well maintained.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We travelled as a family of 4 adults, and stayed for 4 nights. We made the booking 6 weeks in advance through booking.com, with two simple requests (1) 1 Queen room and 1 Twin room and (2) Rooms to be close together during booking. We understand this is subject to availability, but believe 6 weeks was sufficient time for the hotel to organise this. Upon check-in neither request was met, and the staff didn't seem to care either (the individual responded by saying that he had a long day). The staff were quite unhelpful and even suggested that in future we should make the booking directly with the hotel. The booking included free parking. However we were informed by the hotel that they use an external parking facility, and we were allowed only 1 exit per day (additional exits would cost approx. $25-$38). Had I known this beforehand we very likely would not have chosen this hotel. Prior to leaving I had a discussion with the senior manager who apologised for the inconvenience. The manager also explained that in terms of room allocations, the hotel first considers requests made by direct bookings, and only after that they consider 3rd party booking platforms. I'm sure hotels get a significant volume of bookings through 3rd party platforms/websites, and to treat these like 2nd class is highly unprofessional, disrespectful and unacceptable way to treat guests. For the inconvenience, the manager refunded us 1 nights' stay and provided 1 additional parking exit. Though this gesture and transparency was appreciated, it still left a bitter taste of our experience with the hotel.

    Great location. Rooms were clean and well maintained, making for a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking cost $25 every time you left the garage.

    Location of the hotel and the fact that the breakfast was included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable centrally located hotel with breakfast included.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom set up was ok for us but not totally private if you were two friends or workmates.

    Comfortable room, good breakfast included. Central location with easy access to transport and city centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    We were here for a sporting event. Well placed, good b’fast but could have done with an evening meal being available
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No evening meals

    Position in city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The cooked breakfast wasn't very consistent. Sometimes there were eggs sometimes they were coming in 20 minutes. Sometimes the hash browns were cold. Please could you add chardonnay to the happy hour. We will be back to check on this!

    The room was lovely. The happy hour was a good deal in pleasant surroundings. We met lovely groups of people during our stay. The staff were excellent and very helpful, from desk staff to cleaning staff. We will definitely come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Value for money in the central of the CBD.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Overnight car parking cost was too high. Ideally this cost should be subsidised for hotel guests. Since there is no room service, there should be cold food available for late checking-in or snacks. For example, sandwiches, fruit salad, youghurt, sushi roles etc.

    Good variety of hot & cold food for breakfast. Room size was good. Location to all public transport was excellent. Facilities for laundry & afterwork drinks were a bonus. Includes a gym. Close to car hire and a short distance to the airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    enjoyed how stay in Adelaide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    all good

    breakest very good Iocation very good for football

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Friendly and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There must be a nightclub nearby. On Saturday night, a thudding base sound went on for hours. That's my only criticism.

    Superb free breakfast! Neat, clean room and very friendly staff. Air con was quieter than most!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable Hotel in the heart of Adelaide.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast needed a few more hot choices and fresh fruit. Having to pay $25 per exit for parking.

    Located in the heart of Adelaide close to great restaurants and sights.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great central hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great central location. Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They did not top up the shower gel, so the last day l had to use shampoo to wash myself. There was no toilet brush either.

    It is well located. The room is big and has blackout curtains, which allow you to take naps. Breakfast was correct and staff was very helpful in helping me get a taxi at 3am.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Looking at booking same location next year
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms were a little small but nothing to really complain about

    Complimentary Breakfast was a winner and the staff where fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV system was difficult to use and channel selection limited

    Location was good. We enjoyed having breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    If sharing room with your partner probably ok, non couples awkward
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See through glass in bathroom, no shower vent, toilet not closed off with a door

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Clean, modern in a convenient location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room would be a bit small for more than one person

    Clean and modern. Great breakfast. Close to convention centre and Rundle mall.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    A more comfortable sleep than I was expecting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s the holiday inn express. It’s budget everywhere you look.

    The highlight of this room was the blockout blinds. Whilst it was full sun outside you could make it so dark in that room you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face. A great bed too led to a great nights sleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Breakfast closed too early and selection was dismal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was below average and closing at 9:30 was disappointing-1030 is accey

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    A most enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needs a spruce up.

    The view and the convenience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with One Queen Bed - Disability Access - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Across the road from car hire drop off . Good size room Excellent breakfast Nice happy hour offer in the bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    It would have been almost excellent if not for the bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was hard and made my hips hurt.

    The location was amazing, very close to everything in the city. The breakfast was yummy, but having the eggs cooked the same every day wasn’t expected.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with One Queen Bed - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast and good coffee. Located close to most attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

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