Quest on Franklin

Central Market & Chinatown · Adelaide

Quest on Franklin 1

Axel’s take

A strong city base for apartment space and self-catering, with some practical trade-offs.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · A comfortable, upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Adelaide’s CBD

Quest on Franklin is an upscale serviced-apartment hotel, not a full-service luxury stay, and it delivers well on that basis. Its strongest selling points are useful apartment layouts and an easy walk to Central Market, Chinatown and city trams. Recent Expedia and Agoda guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. We'd shortlist it for families, work trips and longer stays; book a one-bedroom or larger apartment for a full kitchen and private laundry rather than a studio kitchenette.

The compromises are mostly practical: paid parking is off-site, housekeeping skips Sundays and public holidays, and some guests report street noise on lower floors. Management confirmed furniture-refurbishment disruption in July 2026; completion wasn't verified, so check before booking. We'd skip it if you want a pool or extensive hotel facilities.

Rooms
Studios have kitchenettes; larger apartments add full kitchens, living space and private laundry.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, with strong Booking.com and Expedia cleanliness ratings.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff dominate recent feedback, though Tripadvisor includes some less positive experiences.
Amenities
Gym and free Wi-Fi; no pool, and facilities favor independent apartment stays.
Fees and surprises
Off-site parking costs extra; card surcharges and a damage deposit apply. No Sunday or public-holiday housekeeping.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

74 Franklin Street, Adelaide

Walkable CBD base near Central Market, Chinatown, Her Majesty’s Theatre and trams.

Amenities and check-in

Gym and free Wi-Fi; no pool, and facilities favor independent apartment stays.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Kitchen
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Quest on Franklin — Adelaide, Australia

Quest on Franklin is a comfortable, upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Adelaide’s CBD in Adelaide, Australia.

Address: 74 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Property ID: 1232686.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/adelaide/quest-on-franklin-1232686

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$254$389 on Booking.com$135 less (35%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $348 USD

2026-11-06 to 2026-11-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-04$209 for 1 night · 2 nights $344 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-05$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$133 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$116 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $239 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$140 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$190 for 1 night · 2 nights $365 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$175 for 1 night · 2 nights $350 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-14$175 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-15$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-16$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-17$172 for 1 night · 2 nights $333 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-18$161 for 1 night · 2 nights $311 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-19$150 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-20$142 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-21$153 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-22$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-23$154 for 1 night · 2 nights $401 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-24$247 for 1 night · 2 nights $472
2026-11-25$225 for 1 night
2026-11-30$136 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$156 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$164 for 1 night · 2 nights $309 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$145 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 13 nights priced

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong city base for apartment space and self-catering, with some practical trade-offs. A comfortable, upscale serviced-apartment hotel in Adelaide’s CBD, scored for what it is.

Quest on Franklin is an upscale serviced-apartment hotel, not a full-service luxury stay, and it delivers well on that basis. Its strongest selling points are useful apartment layouts and an easy walk to Central Market, Chinatown and city trams. Recent Expedia and Agoda guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. We'd shortlist it for families, work trips and longer stays; book a one-bedroom or larger apartment for a full kitchen and private laundry rather than a studio kitchenette.

The compromises are mostly practical: paid parking is off-site, housekeeping skips Sundays and public holidays, and some guests report street noise on lower floors. Management confirmed furniture-refurbishment disruption in July 2026; completion wasn't verified, so check before booking. We'd skip it if you want a pool or extensive hotel facilities.

  • Best for: Families wanting separate bedrooms; Longer stays with self-catering; Business travelers exploring the CBD on foot

  • Watch out for: Paid off-site parking; Some lower-floor street noise; Check status of July 2026 furniture refurbishment

  • Location: Walkable CBD base near Central Market, Chinatown, Her Majesty’s Theatre and trams.

  • Rooms: Studios have kitchenettes; larger apartments add full kitchens, living space and private laundry.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, with strong Booking.com and Expedia cleanliness ratings.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff dominate recent feedback, though Tripadvisor includes some less positive experiences.

  • Amenities: Gym and free Wi-Fi; no pool, and facilities favor independent apartment stays.

  • Fees and surprises: Off-site parking costs extra; card surcharges and a damage deposit apply. No Sunday or public-holiday housekeeping.

Axel's opinion of Quest on Franklin, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Quest on Franklin

  • Property type: Apart-hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Quest Serviced Apartments
  • 74 Franklin Street, Adelaide
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Fitness center, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Adelaide

Room types

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3 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Deluxe Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Executive Quadruple Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Executive Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Executive Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Accessible Quadruple Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Accessible Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Accessible Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

Double Studio Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Twin Studio Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

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