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The Age
18 hours ago
- The Age
The slick new retreat in one of this city's best locations
The hotel Vibe Hotel Adelaide, South Australia Check-in Enter the double-storey foyer of this recently built hotel and take a deep breath. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over a festoon-lit communal garden, and above nests a dramatic 15-metre, locally crafted lighting installation. Head to the front desk (featuring actual humans instead of soulless screens) for a seamless check-in. On the way to your room – one of 123 across the hotel's 18 storeys, with city or hill views for all rooms from level eight and up – pass in-house bar Storehouse, where happy hour cocktails are $15, and detour to level one to check out the cleverly hidden lap pool, which is suspended between the hotel and the adjacent residential tower and kept at a toasty 28 degrees. The look Shall we call the hotel 'texturally curious'? Between the three-dimensional raised tiles in the lobby, restaurant and rooms; the bathroom's Tasmanian oak wood-panelling and the rustic plaster walls above the bed; and the modern shapes, like the starburst sheeting that marks the mezzanine (which, in turn, matches the retro-inspired carpets in the rooms), it is spirited without gaudiness. There's subtle concrete touches, too, but you'd hardly know it, so distracting are other details like the ochre-coloured lounge chair, the lush floor-to-ceiling curtains and the oatmeal tones of the bed's Creswick wool blanket. The room Why the air-conditioning is set to 18 degrees is a question for another day, but I choose to interpret it as a literal example of the coolness of the room, which feels stylish and understated. I'm in a Deluxe King, with sweeping views from the Adelaide Hills to the CBD, over leafy downtown and its autumnal tree-lined streets. There's a big seat in the window, a lovely timber headboard, a black cabinetry alcove for a minibar and plenty of smart storage for short- and long-term guests. The bathroom – with shower and loo hidden behind tinted partition cubicles but an otherwise open vanity separated from the bed by timber slats – feels a bit intergalactic, but it does mean that afternoon light spills into every nook and cranny. Food + drink Onsite restaurant Storehouse shines at dinner, with a menu featuring terrific portions of exceptionally garlicky linguine tossed with South Australian blue swimmer crab and Warrigal greens, as well as knots of burrata atop lightly charred leek and hazelnuts (and an illogical three slices of focaccia). Breakfast – favourites and creative plates, such as sweetcorn fritters with pickled zucchini – are served from 7am to 10am, and its bounty is sought by tired travellers, corporate crews and non-guests alike. Out + about Thanks to its Flinders Street location, the hotel is within walking distance to Rundle Street shopping, the 70-trader-strong Central Market, where you can pick up chocolate frogs from Adelaide-born Haigh's or brie at The Smelly Cheese shop. It's also in proximity to some of Adelaide's best annual events: in May, Tasting Adelaide's precinct is down the road in Victoria Square, the Adelaide Oval (home to the AFL's Gather Round) is a 30-minute walk away, and it's well positioned for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. You're a 12-minute drive from the airport. Day trips to Monarto Safari Park or the paddle steamers of Mannum on the Murray River are only an hour away, as is Barossa's Seppeltsfield Winery (and its acclaimed onsite restaurant Fino). Parking, from $25 a day, is hidden in a warehouse behind the hotel; at night, it feels like a slightly sketchy operation to retrieve your car.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
The slick new city retreat in one of Adelaide's best locations
The hotel Vibe Hotel Adelaide, South Australia Check-in Enter the double-storey foyer of this recently built hotel and take a deep breath. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over a festoon-lit communal garden, and above nests a dramatic 15-metre, locally crafted lighting installation. Head to the front desk (featuring actual humans instead of soulless screens) for a seamless check-in. On the way to your room – one of 123 across the hotel's 18 storeys, with city or hill views for all rooms from level eight and up – pass in-house bar Storehouse, where happy hour cocktails are $15, and detour to level one to check out the cleverly hidden lap pool, which is suspended between the hotel and the adjacent residential tower and kept at a toasty 28 degrees. The look Shall we call the hotel 'texturally curious'? Between the three-dimensional raised tiles in the lobby, restaurant and rooms; the bathroom's Tasmanian oak wood-panelling and the rustic plaster walls above the bed; and the modern shapes, like the starburst sheeting that marks the mezzanine (which, in turn, matches the retro-inspired carpets in the rooms), it is spirited without gaudiness. There's subtle concrete touches, too, but you'd hardly know it, so distracting are other details like the ochre-coloured lounge chair, the lush floor-to-ceiling curtains and the oatmeal tones of the bed's Creswick wool blanket. The room Why the air-conditioning is set to 18 degrees is a question for another day, but I choose to interpret it as a literal example of the coolness of the room, which feels stylish and understated. I'm in a Deluxe King, with sweeping views from the Adelaide Hills to the CBD, over leafy downtown and its autumnal tree-lined streets. There's a big seat in the window, a lovely timber headboard, a black cabinetry alcove for a minibar and plenty of smart storage for short- and long-term guests. The bathroom – with shower and loo hidden behind tinted partition cubicles but an otherwise open vanity separated from the bed by timber slats – feels a bit intergalactic, but it does mean that afternoon light spills into every nook and cranny. Food + drink Onsite restaurant Storehouse shines at dinner, with a menu featuring terrific portions of exceptionally garlicky linguine tossed with South Australian blue swimmer crab and Warrigal greens, as well as knots of burrata atop lightly charred leek and hazelnuts (and an illogical three slices of focaccia). Breakfast – favourites and creative plates, such as sweetcorn fritters with pickled zucchini – are served from 7am to 10am, and its bounty is sought by tired travellers, corporate crews and non-guests alike. Out + about Thanks to its Flinders Street location, the hotel is within walking distance to Rundle Street shopping, the 70-trader-strong Central Market, where you can pick up chocolate frogs from Adelaide-born Haigh's or brie at The Smelly Cheese shop. It's also in proximity to some of Adelaide's best annual events: in May, Tasting Adelaide's precinct is down the road in Victoria Square, the Adelaide Oval (home to the AFL's Gather Round) is a 30-minute walk away, and it's well positioned for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. You're a 12-minute drive from the airport. Day trips to Monarto Safari Park or the paddle steamers of Mannum on the Murray River are only an hour away, as is Barossa's Seppeltsfield Winery (and its acclaimed onsite restaurant Fino). Parking, from $25 a day, is hidden in a warehouse behind the hotel; at night, it feels like a slightly sketchy operation to retrieve your car.
The Age
a day ago
- The Age
The slick new city retreat in one of Adelaide's best locations
The hotel Vibe Hotel Adelaide, South Australia Check-in Enter the double-storey foyer of this recently built hotel and take a deep breath. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over a festoon-lit communal garden, and above nests a dramatic 15-metre, locally crafted lighting installation. Head to the front desk (featuring actual humans instead of soulless screens) for a seamless check-in. On the way to your room – one of 123 across the hotel's 18 storeys, with city or hill views for all rooms from level eight and up – pass in-house bar Storehouse, where happy hour cocktails are $15, and detour to level one to check out the cleverly hidden lap pool, which is suspended between the hotel and the adjacent residential tower and kept at a toasty 28 degrees. The look Shall we call the hotel 'texturally curious'? Between the three-dimensional raised tiles in the lobby, restaurant and rooms; the bathroom's Tasmanian oak wood-panelling and the rustic plaster walls above the bed; and the modern shapes, like the starburst sheeting that marks the mezzanine (which, in turn, matches the retro-inspired carpets in the rooms), it is spirited without gaudiness. There's subtle concrete touches, too, but you'd hardly know it, so distracting are other details like the ochre-coloured lounge chair, the lush floor-to-ceiling curtains and the oatmeal tones of the bed's Creswick wool blanket. The room Why the air-conditioning is set to 18 degrees is a question for another day, but I choose to interpret it as a literal example of the coolness of the room, which feels stylish and understated. I'm in a Deluxe King, with sweeping views from the Adelaide Hills to the CBD, over leafy downtown and its autumnal tree-lined streets. There's a big seat in the window, a lovely timber headboard, a black cabinetry alcove for a minibar and plenty of smart storage for short- and long-term guests. The bathroom – with shower and loo hidden behind tinted partition cubicles but an otherwise open vanity separated from the bed by timber slats – feels a bit intergalactic, but it does mean that afternoon light spills into every nook and cranny. Food + drink Onsite restaurant Storehouse shines at dinner, with a menu featuring terrific portions of exceptionally garlicky linguine tossed with South Australian blue swimmer crab and Warrigal greens, as well as knots of burrata atop lightly charred leek and hazelnuts (and an illogical three slices of focaccia). Breakfast – favourites and creative plates, such as sweetcorn fritters with pickled zucchini – are served from 7am to 10am, and its bounty is sought by tired travellers, corporate crews and non-guests alike. Out + about Thanks to its Flinders Street location, the hotel is within walking distance to Rundle Street shopping, the 70-trader-strong Central Market, where you can pick up chocolate frogs from Adelaide-born Haigh's or brie at The Smelly Cheese shop. It's also in proximity to some of Adelaide's best annual events: in May, Tasting Adelaide's precinct is down the road in Victoria Square, the Adelaide Oval (home to the AFL's Gather Round) is a 30-minute walk away, and it's well positioned for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. You're a 12-minute drive from the airport. Day trips to Monarto Safari Park or the paddle steamers of Mannum on the Murray River are only an hour away, as is Barossa's Seppeltsfield Winery (and its acclaimed onsite restaurant Fino). Parking, from $25 a day, is hidden in a warehouse behind the hotel; at night, it feels like a slightly sketchy operation to retrieve your car.
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'I didn't get a call': Jonathan LaPaglia reveals the blunt way he was dumped as Survivor Australia's host by Network 10 after nearly a decade on air
Jonathan LaPaglia has finally opened up about his shock axing from Australian Survivor. The 55-year-old television host has claimed that despite years at the helm of one of Network 10's biggest shows, he was not even given the courtesy of a phone call. "The speculation online was that I received an email. But no, it was a call to my manager in Australia," LaPaglia told The Watchlist on Sunday. "I didn't get a direct call, which, I'll be honest with you, was disappointing. "After 10 years of helming their flagship show, it would have been nice to get a direct call from the people at the top, but I didn't." Fans were stunned back in June when the Adelaide-born star confirmed his departure in a fiery Instagram post. "Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all… because it happened to me," he captioned a clip of himself being hit by a giant boxing glove. LaPaglia signed off with a stinging punchline: "(Ps. Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a b****!) #SurvivorAU." Reflecting on the post, the father of one acknowledged that his honesty was likely the reason he was let go. "I'm sure the network wasn't happy, but I've always been honest with the audience, and I think that's part of what they appreciate about me," he said. "Honestly, that's who I am. And maybe that's why I'm in this position, because I am a little too honest about stuff, and maybe I'm not very good at playing the game." Despite the blow, LaPaglia said he is happy to be back on screens in what will be his swansong season, Survivor: Australia v The World, which premiered on Sunday night. The blockbuster edition sees homegrown favourites George Mladenov and Shonee Bowtell battle international legends Cirie Fields, Tony Vlachos and Parvati Shallow in a high-stakes contest filmed in Samoa. Also in the mix is Perth model David Genat, the All Stars winner tipped to succeed LaPaglia as host. Genat has already carved out an impressive reality TV resume, having claimed the $500,000 Survivor prize in 2020 before pocketing a staggering $US5.8 million (about $AU9.2 million) in March on NBC's Deal or No Deal Island. LaPaglia conceded it is fitting that his final outing coincides with such a monumental season. "If you're going to be dispatched as host of Australian Survivor, this is the one season that it should happen, right?" he joked. "This is the one season that all the fans have been screaming for years (to see). And I've always thought it was a great idea to do it." Still, he wishes he had been told "prior to filming" that it would be his last. "I didn't actually get to say goodbye to Australian Survivor; Australian Survivor said goodbye to me," he laughed. But with no hidden immunity idol to save him this time, the longtime host admits he may now follow in the footsteps of his older brother, 66-year-old actor Anthony LaPaglia. For now, though, he's still waiting on his next gig. "I haven't received any calls yet," he said. "I'm just busy refreshing the LinkedIn profile."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Crows star investigated over alleged vilification
Izak Rankine, one of Adelaide's most important players, is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur. Rankine, if found guilty, could be suspended for ladder-leader Adelaide's looming finals campaign. The AFL has previously handed down suspensions ranging from three to five games to players guilty of homophobic slurs. The top-placed Crows have one home-and-away game remaining and can't finish lower than second entering the finals. Adelaide officials have refused to name Rankine as the player under investigation. But it's known the brilliant forward/midfielder is at the centre of the probe. "We are aware of an alleged matter involving one of our players in Saturday night's game and we are in discussions with the AFL," a Crows spokesman said on Monday. The AFL confirmed an investigation but also didn't name Rankine. "The AFL is aware of an alleged matter, with the AFL integrity unit making enquiries," the league said in a statement. Rankine allegedly directed a slur at a Collingwood opponent in Saturday night's clash at Adelaide Oval, which the Crows won by three points. The AFL this year banned West Coast's Jack Graham for four games after he admitted a homophobic slur against a GWS opponent in round 17. Last year, Gold Coast's Wil Powell was suspended for five matches and Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson was banned three games, both for making homophobic comments to opponents. Any ban for Rankine, renowned as among the league's most talented players, would be a hammer blow to Adelaide's finals campaign. "Obviously it's not ideal," Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson told reporters on arrival at the club's West Lakes headquarters on Monday. "But it's in the AFL's hands, it's being investigated and we will see what happens. "We will wait and see and leave it up to the AFL to go through what they have to go through." The Crows will enter the finals in top spot if they defeat North Melbourne on Saturday. Adelaide will then host two finals as club returns to the playoffs for the first time since losing the 2017 grand final. Rankine, 25, is yet to play a final. He spent three seasons with Gold Coast before the Adelaide-born playmaker joined the Crows at the end of the 2022 season. Last Monday, Rankine spoke of his excitement at Adelaide's finals campaign. "I have never been this high on the ladder before so it's quite nice," he told reporters. "We'll appreciate it ... it's nice to think about, but we know we have some more steps to take throughout the year." Izak Rankine, one of Adelaide's most important players, is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur. Rankine, if found guilty, could be suspended for ladder-leader Adelaide's looming finals campaign. The AFL has previously handed down suspensions ranging from three to five games to players guilty of homophobic slurs. The top-placed Crows have one home-and-away game remaining and can't finish lower than second entering the finals. Adelaide officials have refused to name Rankine as the player under investigation. But it's known the brilliant forward/midfielder is at the centre of the probe. "We are aware of an alleged matter involving one of our players in Saturday night's game and we are in discussions with the AFL," a Crows spokesman said on Monday. The AFL confirmed an investigation but also didn't name Rankine. "The AFL is aware of an alleged matter, with the AFL integrity unit making enquiries," the league said in a statement. Rankine allegedly directed a slur at a Collingwood opponent in Saturday night's clash at Adelaide Oval, which the Crows won by three points. The AFL this year banned West Coast's Jack Graham for four games after he admitted a homophobic slur against a GWS opponent in round 17. Last year, Gold Coast's Wil Powell was suspended for five matches and Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson was banned three games, both for making homophobic comments to opponents. Any ban for Rankine, renowned as among the league's most talented players, would be a hammer blow to Adelaide's finals campaign. "Obviously it's not ideal," Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson told reporters on arrival at the club's West Lakes headquarters on Monday. "But it's in the AFL's hands, it's being investigated and we will see what happens. "We will wait and see and leave it up to the AFL to go through what they have to go through." The Crows will enter the finals in top spot if they defeat North Melbourne on Saturday. Adelaide will then host two finals as club returns to the playoffs for the first time since losing the 2017 grand final. Rankine, 25, is yet to play a final. He spent three seasons with Gold Coast before the Adelaide-born playmaker joined the Crows at the end of the 2022 season. Last Monday, Rankine spoke of his excitement at Adelaide's finals campaign. "I have never been this high on the ladder before so it's quite nice," he told reporters. "We'll appreciate it ... it's nice to think about, but we know we have some more steps to take throughout the year." Izak Rankine, one of Adelaide's most important players, is under investigation for an alleged homophobic slur. Rankine, if found guilty, could be suspended for ladder-leader Adelaide's looming finals campaign. The AFL has previously handed down suspensions ranging from three to five games to players guilty of homophobic slurs. The top-placed Crows have one home-and-away game remaining and can't finish lower than second entering the finals. Adelaide officials have refused to name Rankine as the player under investigation. But it's known the brilliant forward/midfielder is at the centre of the probe. "We are aware of an alleged matter involving one of our players in Saturday night's game and we are in discussions with the AFL," a Crows spokesman said on Monday. The AFL confirmed an investigation but also didn't name Rankine. "The AFL is aware of an alleged matter, with the AFL integrity unit making enquiries," the league said in a statement. Rankine allegedly directed a slur at a Collingwood opponent in Saturday night's clash at Adelaide Oval, which the Crows won by three points. The AFL this year banned West Coast's Jack Graham for four games after he admitted a homophobic slur against a GWS opponent in round 17. Last year, Gold Coast's Wil Powell was suspended for five matches and Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson was banned three games, both for making homophobic comments to opponents. Any ban for Rankine, renowned as among the league's most talented players, would be a hammer blow to Adelaide's finals campaign. "Obviously it's not ideal," Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson told reporters on arrival at the club's West Lakes headquarters on Monday. "But it's in the AFL's hands, it's being investigated and we will see what happens. "We will wait and see and leave it up to the AFL to go through what they have to go through." The Crows will enter the finals in top spot if they defeat North Melbourne on Saturday. Adelaide will then host two finals as club returns to the playoffs for the first time since losing the 2017 grand final. Rankine, 25, is yet to play a final. He spent three seasons with Gold Coast before the Adelaide-born playmaker joined the Crows at the end of the 2022 season. Last Monday, Rankine spoke of his excitement at Adelaide's finals campaign. "I have never been this high on the ladder before so it's quite nice," he told reporters. "We'll appreciate it ... it's nice to think about, but we know we have some more steps to take throughout the year."
