“Sip. Dip. Soiree” is the motto at this carefree hotel that marries a seductive Mediterranean aesthetic with a laid-back Aussie attitude. Alba’s location at the southern edge of the CBD means that it feels far removed from the bustle of the city while still being well-connected.
Here, clean white lines and soft curves dominate the ground floor restaurant Ela, while floor to ceiling windows behind the bar lead the eyes naturally to the open-air 20-metre-long pool. But if swimming doesn’t appeal, the broad belt of the Adelaide parklands across the road is ideal for jogging.