Adelaide is the most populous city and capital of South Australia. This coastal city is located along the Gulf St. Vincent's eastern shores, the Fleurieu Peninsula's northern section and by the Adelaide Plains as well as in-between Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St. Vincent. Its population is estimated at 1.1 million, making it Australia's 5th largest city.

The name is given to the city to honor Queen Adelaide. Born in Germany, she was consort to King William IV. It was in the year 1836 when they founded the city to serve as the planned capital for Australia's only "freely-settled" British province. The designer of the city is Colonel William Light who is also one of its founding fathers.

Adelaide acted as the site for many financial and governmental institutions because it is also the seat of the commercial and government center of South Australia. These are concentrated along the city center by the cultural boulevard of King William Street and North Terrace among others in the metropolitan area.

The city is currently renowned for its various sporting events and festivals. It is also appreciated for its wine, food and culture as well as its long beachfronts, large manufacturing and defense sectors. Right now, Adelaide ranks as a highly livable city. In fact, it is amongst the top 10 in the Most Livable Cities in the Economist's World index.

Adelaide Airports
Adelaide International Airport is situated along the western section of the city. It offers the most advanced and newest terminal in the area. It serves over 6.3 million passengers every year. T is designed to simultaneously handle 27 aircrafts. It is also able to process 3,000 passengers every hour. It is about 7 km. from the CBD.

Parafield Airport is the second airport of Adelaide. It is used mostly for general aviation. It is situated 18 kilometers north of CBD.

Adelaide Hotels
Mantra Hindmarsh Square - This is one of the finest hotels in Adelaide. It is situated near the city center and it provides easy accessibility to all the major attractions in the region. It has spacious studio suites and one to two bedroom apartments with fully furnished dining as well as living areas, terrace or balcony and spectacular views of Adelaide Hills. It also features either a kitchenette or a full kitchen.

There is a fee for onsite valet parking. It's $25 for 24 hours.

Medina Grand Adelaide - This 5-star accommodation in Adelaide is situated by the former Treasury building in Victoria Square. It is only a short walk to retail stores, the business center and many other tourist attractions.

The hotel has a bar and restaurant by their central courtyard. Their public areas feature a gym, indoor pool, Spa and sauna. Their courtyard has a fountain. Modern amenities and finishes delight guests of the hotel, especially with their studio rooms and one- to two-bedroom apartments with balconies.

There is a $10 to $12 charge for parking per 24 hours. The International airport is only 5.5 kilometers away. The nightly rate ranges from $185 to $345, depending on the room type. The address of the hotel is Corner King William & Flinders Streets, Adelaide. For inquiries and reservations, you can call them at 1-300-900-900.