The Playford Hotel Adelaide
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    Hotel & Accommodation Services
    The Playford Hotel - LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ADELAIDE’S CULTURAL PRECINCTSpoil yourself with a stay at Australia’s most awarded boutique hotel. Luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine and a buzzing social milieu await while you explore all that Adelaide’s arts, cultural and entertainment precincthas to offer.Across the globe, there are hotels that possess an exquisite quality and allure. Together, these hotels form a collection of incomparable properties unlike any other. Curiosity compels the discovery of their individual presence. True soul arises from the history of these hotels or from the captivating stories of all those who have stayed there before; artists, icons and personalities alike.The Playford hotel is an elegant, boutique 5 star hotel located on Adelaide’s vibrant North Terrace. We are an organic and continually evolving Art Nouveau property with an eclectic feel, individually appointed rooms and award-winning cuisine. Every guest at The Playford is treated to a truly luxurious experience unlike any other in Adelaide.The Playford is more than just a standard hotel offering. Providing the perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury, a unique Art Nouveau ambience flows through each of the 182 beautifully appointed rooms. From the sweeping grand staircase to the gold leaf walls, the first floor function room setting offers the perfect backdrop for accommodation as well as fairytale weddings and unforgettable events.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

    Reviews overview

    3.19 ratings in total
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    67%
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    44%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at The Playford Hotel Adelaide?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at The Playford Hotel Adelaide appreciate the supportive management and friendly culture among colleagues, which fosters a sense of family. The hotel offers good staff benefits such as discounted stays, dining, and rental car parking. Some reviews highlight career opportunities and the ability to grow within the Accor company.

    However, there are potential challenges, including limited opportunities for advancement within the hotel itself, challenges with communication across the large staff base, concerns about lack of support from management during busy or understaffed periods, and issues with workplace culture such as conflicting orders, lack of respect, and bullying.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Bit of everything
    Feb 2024
    Adelaide SA 500011 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Excellent
    The good thingsAn excellent company to work for. Really supportive management and wonderful working environment.
    The challengesDuring my 11 years at this hotel, I have not come across anything that I did not like.
    5.0
    Manager
    Dec 2023
    Adelaide SA 50007 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    I am happy here and I know alot of the team who have been here longer than I have are happy too
    The good thingsGood culture. The people are all so friendly and feels like family
    The challengesNot much room to climb the ranks within the hotel, but being part of the Accor company means there are lots of ways to grow in .any different ways
    5.0
    Talent and Culture Manager
    Nov 2023
    Adelaide SA 5000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I’ve worked in the role for 6 months and thoroughly enjoy it. I would recommend The Playford as a desirable place to work
    The good thingsBeautiful boutique refurbishment with a pleasantly surprising amount of long term staff that survived both the pandemic (medi hotel) and renovation. Location is convenient to public transport. Great staff discounts on stays and dining.
    The challengesCommunication across the business with such a large staff base is always a challenge
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