InterContinental Adelaide: the city’s flagship 5-star property, sitting immediately adjacent to the Convention Centre (202 m) on the banks of the River Torrens. Spacious rooms with river or city views, three restaurants, an outdoor pool and fitness centre, and the closest genuine walk-out proximity to the venue of any option on this list, making it the natural pick for keynote speakers, sponsors or anyone you want minutes from the conference floor.

Oaks Embassy: serviced apartment-style accommodation on North Terrace, directly opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre and within 100 m of the casino and Parliament House. One, two and three-bedroom suites come with full kitchens and laundry facilities, plus an indoor heated pool, sauna and gym, making it well suited to delegates staying multiple nights or travelling as a group.

Playford Hotel (MGallery Collection): a 5-star Art Nouveau heritage hotel on North Terrace, opposite the Convention Centre, casino and Adelaide Oval. 182 rooms and suites, an in-house hatted restaurant (Luma), heated indoor pool, sauna and gym, and a Grand Ballroom with balcony access to North Terrace, positioning it as the boutique, premium-end choice for VIPs, board members or sponsors.

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre: a 4-star, no-frills option on Blyth Street offering 245 modern rooms, free Express Start breakfast and fast Wi-Fi, with the Adelaide Convention Centre, casino and Rundle Mall all about a 5-minute walk away. Solid value for delegates who want a clean, reliable base without conference-hotel pricing.