It's not quite London or New York, but the Clarion Soho in Adelaide's east end offers some seriously stylish digs at seriously affordable prices. This five-storey, 29-room boutique hotel is located on a relatively quiet street in the eastern CBD, but is only a few short blocks from the bars, restaurants and shops of Rundle Street, and the cultural attractions of North Terrace. All rooms feature king-sized beds, free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs with DVD players (there's complimentary DVD hire at reception), with cool décor touches like hip artworks, gilt-velvet cushions and plush throw rugs. And forget the naff instant coffee and dusty teabags of your typical budget hotel: the Soho's rooms are stocked with Robert Timms coffee and gourmet T2 teas, along with mini bars chock full of local South Australian wines and craft beers. A heated rooftop pool and on-site Thai restaurant seal the deal for a chic city stay.
Time Out tip: Book your room direct via the hotel's website and you'll score a $30 per day mini bar credit. Nice!