Reviews of Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval 5 stars
King William Rd, North Adelaide, 5006 Adelaide, Australia
#4 of 114 hotels in Adelaide
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2294 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Gordon
Australia1 review8.0“ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 3 nights
Room ambience dark. Corridors gloomy. Desk chaotic. Technology spooky.
Location, cheery staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Shane
Australia8 reviews9.0“For the last 25 years I have travelled regularly for Business, I would give the Oval ****** .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
I found a few couples were slightly confused on the Lift Controls, (myself included to begin with). Staff gave us directions but the scanning area was slow to respond and no obvious directions on the scanner.
The location was perfect for our first time as the Football and the Casino is just a walk away. Would be nice to be sent any special football packages available. Staff were very prompt and always friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Cooper
Australia5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave!!!
The view from everywhere
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Alexander
Australia14 reviews8.0“Loved it but...”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Parkland Accessible King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The service from staff and food doesn't match the rest of the hotel. Priced for high end without the corresponding quality unfortunately. Complementary shuttle service into town is not always staffed (so we were told), so call up the day before (to get someone else in) if you'd like this (which was not mentioned when checking in).
Loved the hotel itself, the location, design, novelty of being in the stadium. Good location. Facilitated our late check out request. Clean rooms, great bed, also good to see a mini bar in the room. Complimentary drink on arrival. Cool views from room and restaurant.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Michele
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Great location, park the car and just walk!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 2 nights
In room service menu was limited and the restaurant was closed, because of a function. We just want to dine in-house after we arrived after a long drive. That was part of the benefit of staying at the Oval, having a restaurant. However, we easily walked to local restaurant and worked out very well.
The location for the footy was good. Easy to walk to local restaurants. Views of beautiful parks. Smart switches and sensor in bathroom was very handy.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Timothy
Australia3 reviews10“This was our best stay at The Oval yet. Such an amazing vibe and an outstanding room. Thank you.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
Absolutely Everything.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Tamara
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Got to Love the Oval Hotel to see the footy!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only thing i didnt like was the clunky way of ordering room service. You couldnt go back and order a drink. To arrive in an Uber style paper bag and in cardboard boxes was not very nice. We ordered desert and the picture showed icecream but it didnt come with icecream. I did order a coke zero as welll and it didnt arrive with the food. HOwever, these are very small criticisms, we love the oval. Disappointed the fried rice wasnt on the menu as last time it was the bom diggity.
Breakfast was great. Location is excellent. Very proud of our City. The view of the Cathedral is very special.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Emily
Australia12 reviews5 helpful votes10“Beautiful hotel in the parklands. Great views”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Cathedral Studio King
- • Stayed 2 nights
Whilst access to a local gym is available it would have been better to be able to access it from within the building and not have to go out in the rain
Location Is amazing. The rooms have beautiful views
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lynne
Australia23 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
cost is very high and a deterrent to us booking for every home night match
location - ease of amenities in room - room service
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Sharon
Australia1 review8.0“It was ok, dinner in Bestoke was lovely 😊”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Towels/face washers were a little old not soft and grey colour. Did not like pillows ....lumpy
Did not have breakfast, thought there could have been more coffee/tea available
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Rebecca
Australia1 review10“Great clean room.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Parkland Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Convenience
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Dale
Australia1 review9.0“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed was to soft
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Helen
Australia12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Love the experiments, l would do again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 2 nights
everything was good, transport was not to back if you do not have a car it take a bit longer to work out the areas and transport around Adelaide, where the oval is, however the staff were very help explaining the areas.
We like the breakfast, good valve for the 5 star quality. location was not to bad, about a 10 minutes walk to the city. we did like the tour around the oval it was about 90 mins tour, must say that was the highlight.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Neil
Australia7 reviews10“Very enjoyable stay, thanks to all the staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
See previous answer!
The breakfast was very good, good selection on the menu; the view from the restaurant overlooked the oval, such a beautiful ground. The only issue was we were told we should have booked for breakfast; we asked the reception staff, and they said there was no need.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Vasilikoula
Australia19 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it ticked all the boxes
Fantastic quite views are excellent loved it
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Rptjmt
Australia115 reviews8 helpful votes10“Great hotel location and staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cathedral Studio King
- • Stayed 4 nights
n/a
Excellent location in easy walking distance to Adelaide CBD or to trams/busses. Room was very clean and had excellent facilities. Reservation and housekeeping staff were very welcoming and friendly. The Bespoke restaurant was 10/10 with dinner and breakfast choices, whilst having a superb view of the Adelaide Oval. Again staff were very attentive. Welcome drinks on arrival were a nice touch.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Greg
Australia2 reviews10“Perfect in every way”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Cheryl
Australia22 reviews5 helpful votes10“Amazing staff, close to everything, valet parking value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Parkland Twin
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The restaurant was overpriced which was disappointing as we would have eaten there each night.
The staff were amazing, helpful and friendly. Valet parking was great. The rooms were modern, light and bright. Complimentary tea and coffee available in the reception lounge. Views were lovely. Close to all tourist areas. We loved our stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Kim
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Carn the crows”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I just wish I requested a room higher up to see the cathedral properly. The view was nice though
The bed was absolutely perfect. Woke up feeling so fresh. The comfiest I’ve stayed in so far during my travels
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Michael
Australia3 reviews10“Far nicer, than some other, alledgedly 5 star Adelaide hotels.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Parkland Accessible King
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Accessibility room. 'Mattress' lacks 'edge' support, getting out of bed, an effort. It's possible, to still have a soft mattress, but with firm supportive edges. Had one, at another hotel, and have at home.
Location, environment, staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Brooke
Australia4 reviews9.0“Oval Hotel is tastefully appointed and manages to do justice to Adelaide Ovals iconic legacy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
long wait for complimentary drink but staff were busy attending to large volume of customers
We loved the Oval Hotel. It is very elegant, beds very comfortable, room with garden view exceeded our expectations for the price we paid.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Lochlain
Australia1 review9.0“twas a lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
shower head sprayed everywhere
the ipad
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Mathew
Australia1 review8.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Parkland King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Need instructions on how to use the coffee pod machine
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
John
Australia11 reviews9.0“Excellent Hidden Gem”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cathedral Studio King
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent Breakfast & Dining fantastic location overlooking Adelaide Oval
Stayed in March 2024
