Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury Hotel and Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide

Here are two hotels from our June ’05 trip to Adelaide, AUSTRALIA.

• Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury Hotel (2 Flinders St., Adelaide, S.A. 5000, Australia; phone [08] 8112 0000, fax 8112 0199 or visit www.medinaapartments.com.au).

Located in the heart of the city, this 5-star property was the highlight accommodation of our trip. In a 163-year-old bank building, our one-bedroom apartment was a classic mix of old woodwork and contemporary designer furniture. Great beds. A washer and dryer in our bathroom. A fabulously relaxing hotel pool. And a fine restaurant.

Two couples could easily stay over and split the cost, which is surprisingly low. 2006 rates start at Aus$315 (US$239) per night for a one-bedroom. (Discounts available when booking online.)

• Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (55 Frome St., Adelaide, S.A. 5000, Australia; phone [08] 8100 4400, fax 8100 4488 or visit www.majestic hotels.com.au).

Located in the heart of the city, this 4.5-star hotel has a lovely garden on the roof, where you can bring a bottle of wine and sip it as you overlook the vineyards of Penfolds Winery.

The rooms have a Zen-like feel, with Japanese screens connecting the rooms to the bathrooms, which feature huge soaking tubs. Nice detail in the design plus hardwood floors and an excellent staff made this a great place to stay. I would return.

2006 rates start at Aus$312 (US$236) per room per night. (Check online discounts on website.)

JENNIFER EISENLAU

Boulder, CO