Construction of luxury hotel next to Prince George Plaza part of Playford Council’s $300m vision

THE construction of a $50 million luxury hotel is part of an Adelaide council’s $300 million vision to transform it into “the state’s next great city.”

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THE construction of a luxury hotel in the heart of Elizabeth is part of Playford Council’s $300 million vision to transform it into “the state’s next great city.”

Mayor Glenn Docherty hopes the seven-storey hotel will become a symbol of the area’s economic growth and value.

A private developer will build the $50 million hotel next to Prince George Plaza, near the corner of Philip Hwy and Main North Rd.

It will feature 260 rooms, a rooftop bar, two restaurants, function rooms, a gym and pool.

An artist’s impression of the hotel. Picture: supplied

Building works are set to start late this year, creating 300 construction jobs and 220 ongoing positions.

Mr Docherty said the hotel would provide much-needed quality accommodation within the CBD.

“We’ve had a lot of buzz and positive expressions of interest from the market — local, interstate and overseas — and I’m pleased to see we have now signed a South Australian developer to build the new Playford City hotel in the heart of Elizabeth,” Mr Docherty said.

“For our community, it is not just a hotel. It is a symbol of our future economic prosperity and the opportunities that it represents,” Mr Docherty said.

New hotel planned for Playford Council CBD. Picture: supplied

“We are positioning our CBD as the service point for all northern parts of our state.

“The City of Playford is undergoing a massive transformation — from Holden heartland to South Australia’s next great city,” he said.

The council will now need to reach an agreement on the hotel’s concept design, which must then be endorsed by elected members before a contract is finalised.

Playford Council mayor Glenn Docherty.

Earlier this month, the State Government endorsed the $40 million Playford Arena ice and entertainment centre.

Ice Rinks Adelaide will develop the state-of-the-art arena opposite the site of the hotel.

Ice Rinks Adelaide director Stephen Campbell said the hotel would complement the project. “It’s a critical component in the CBD plan,” Mr Campbell said.

“World championships and international tournaments in ice hockey, figure skating, broomball, curling, short track speed skating and sports climbing are expected to be a regular feature at the arena.”

Mr Campbell said the complex would bring more than $4.5 million in annual tourism expenditure.