IHG Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Ark Capital will take over management of the heritage-listed Mayfair Hotel, one of Adelaide’s most iconic luxury addresses, ahead of its rebranding as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in 2026.

Constructed in 1934 and transformed into a luxury hotel in 2015, the 170-room property has long been admired for its grand façade, timeless architecture and celebrated rooftop bar.

It will continue to operate as the Mayfair Hotel under IHG management from mid-December, before undergoing an extensive refurbishment program and reopening as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in late 2026. 

The Kimpton brand launched in Australia in 2022 with the opening of Kimpton Margot Sydney and Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide will also join Kimpton Teneriffe, set to open in 2031.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Ark Capital for the first time and together reimagine one of Adelaide’s most famous hotels,” remarked Matt Tripolone, Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

“The Mayfair Hotel will be transformed and elevated by the Kimpton brand to offer a boutique luxury lifestyle experience that celebrates Adelaide’s creativity, warmth and sophistication.”

“IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio continues to expand rapidly across the country, and the addition of Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide perfectly complements our other hotels in South Australia, as well as the recently announced InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa,” Tripolone said.