The Franklin Boutique Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Adelaide

The Franklin Boutique Hotel offers seven individually designed rooms with en suite bathrooms, wall-mounted smart TVs, Nespresso machines, refrigerators, and irons. All rooms feature original artwork from local artists and access to a communal balcony. Premium rooms include king-sized beds and deep soak bathtubs, with Room 3 offering a double-headed shower. Superior rooms provide additional space, with Room 2 featuring a stained glass window and Room 6 offering three large windows on the western side. Deluxe rooms have queen-sized beds with rustic wooden paneling and colorful lighting.

The hotel's downstairs pub serves casual fare including Barossa Valley sausage hot dogs with condiments like Chilean pebre and housemade kimchi. The menu includes schnitzels, steak sandwiches, fish and chips, southern fried mushrooms, and house-made falafel. The beer selection focuses on independent local craft beers, with additional options including gin, whiskey, wine, and cocktails. The space features unique decor including a chandelier made from Coke crates, a painted door as artwork, and a wall mural of oversized native proteas.

Located on Franklin Street in Adelaide's CBD, the hotel is an 8-minute drive from Rundle Mall shopping. It sits 2.5 km from Adelaide Parklands Terminal and 10 km from Adelaide Airport. Nearby landmarks include Victoria Square (0.5 km), Parliament House (1 km), Beehive Corner Building (1 km), Adelaide Convention Centre (1 km), Adelaide Oval Stadium (1 km), National Wine Centre of Australia (2 km), and Panda Exhibit (3 km).

The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance. Free overnight street parking is available after 6 PM until 8 AM, with paid parking located across the road at the bus station (enter from Grote Street). The property offers a terrace, garden, and fireplace in the lobby. Function space is available for events including birthdays, engagements, client meetings, and school reunions.

All accommodations include air conditioning, iPod docking stations, espresso makers, electric kettles, complimentary bottled water, and mini-bars. Bathrooms provide hairdryers and free toiletries. The communal balcony features pots of succulents and pastel-hued chairs, offering views of the city below, with western-facing rooms catching sunset light.