Rockford Adelaide vs Sofitel Adelaide
Both are in Adelaide, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Adelaide
Rockford Adelaide
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Adelaide
Sofitel Adelaide
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Sofitel Adelaide
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Rockford Adelaide if you want
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 79 / 251)
Choose Sofitel Adelaide if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 251 / 79)
Why is Rockford Adelaide better than Sofitel Adelaide?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (79 vs 251 rooms)−172
Why is Sofitel Adelaide better than Rockford Adelaide?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (251 vs 79 rooms)×3.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rockford Adelaide vs Sofitel Adelaide: which hotel is better? | Rockford Adelaide | Sofitel Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 6.5 +2.5 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 438 +176 | 262 |
| Rank in Adelaide | top 49% | top 13% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Distance to Adelaide centre | 790 m | 500 m −280 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 6.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 500 m | 500 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 8 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 22 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 79 | 251 |
| Floors | 5 | 24 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2021 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Rockford AdelaideSofitel Adelaide
- Rockford Adelaide is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Rockford Adelaide: €146 a night on average · Sofitel Adelaide: €246 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Adelaide by month
All months
| Month | Rockford Adelaide | Sofitel Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| December | €160 | €333 |
| January | €108 | €190 |
| February | €139 | €208 |
| March | €161 | €208 |
| April | €134 | €242 |
| May | €122 | €225 |
| June | €122 | €221 |
| July | €122 | €239 |
| August | €122 | €223 |
| September | €122 | €279 |
| October | €262 | €367 |
| November | €178 | €221 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Rockford Adelaide prices by monthSofitel Adelaide prices by month
Location
280 m apart
Rockford Adelaide: city centre: 780 m, nearest station Adelaide railway station: 330 m, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 6.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
Sofitel Adelaide: city centre: 560 m, nearest station Adelaide Station Tram Stop: 330 m, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 6.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.
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Rockford Adelaide or Sofitel Adelaide: common questions
Which is better, Rockford Adelaide or Sofitel Adelaide?
Sofitel Adelaide leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Rockford Adelaide or Sofitel Adelaide?
Over the year Rockford Adelaide costs about €146 a night on average against €246 at Sofitel Adelaide, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sofitel Adelaide is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 790 m for Rockford Adelaide.
How far apart are Rockford Adelaide and Sofitel Adelaide?
The two hotels are 280 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score