5-star Sofitel hotel set to open in Adelaide CBD is dubbed ‘dream come true’ for tourism sector
The tourism sector has been smashed by global events, but construction of Adelaide’s first new 5-star hotel in decades has reached an important milestone – now take a look inside and see the rooftop view.
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With tourism as one of the hardest-hit sectors due to COVID-19, a new Sofitel hotel in the heart of Adelaide has been dubbed a “dream come true” for the local economy.
Premier Steven Marshall said the new $140 million complex on Currie Street – which on Tuesday celebrated its “topping out” when vertical construction was completed – had created more than 1100 construction jobs and would provide more ongoing jobs when the doors open mid-next year.
He said he was hopeful the state would be open to international travellers at that time.
“We need to be ready for the bounce-out the other side so to have the Sofitel in Adelaide is a dream come true,” Mr Marshall said.
“Most importantly, out the other side is a fantastic new experience to bring people firstly from interstate then ultimately from overseas.
“We’re confident we’ll work towards a time where we can attract and invite guest from around the world to come back to Adelaide and we need to have those preparations in place.”
The 32-storey, French-inspired hotel will be the first 5-star hotel built in Adelaide’s CBD in 30 years.
It will feature four food and drink venues, a pool, gym and a Sofitel club lounge and will have 251 hotel rooms and 69 luxury apartments situated on the top eight floors.
The building will be the fourth-tallest in Adelaide.
Construction is expected to finish in December.
All apartments have already sold, apart from one three-bedroom flat.
Sofitel hotels and resorts known for their French style and was the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France.
It now has almost 120 hotels globally.
