Lolly Pop, Lolly Pop: It’s difficult to read that expression – is she lost in a sea of intoxication or is she working up to a siren-like hypnotic gaze of enticement? Either way, I think the eyes have it.
She’s a pop art masterpiece with luscious red lips and skin painted with a confectionary of dripping colours by Melbourne’s Barry Drinan on commission for the Adelphi Hotel. Affectionately named Lucy by the hotel’s tight-knit and very welcoming and professional staff, she is the first eyeful of glamour you’ll see as you drop your bags to check into this standout Melbourne icon in Flinders Lane.
Recently relaunched as the world’s first dessert hotel, featuring a rather genius remodelled interior by Melbourne designer Fady Hachem, it includes a late night dessert bar to wow the punters. Such is its popularity that it’s already close to meeting full capacity just months after opening.
Licorice allsorts designer seats, cushions shaped like boiled lollies, diamond cut-out gold reflective tiled ceiling panels and pastel metallic pink lips colour the ground floor as you move from entry lobby swing lounges through to the Om Nom restaurant and dessert bar, magnificently hosted by Italian-born restaurant and functions supervisor Karin Manfredi.
Throughout the hotel, Hachem’s touch is painted with quirky pastel ceramics, green succulents, gold and chrome industrial metallics, art and sculpture installations and super-high-gloss sassafras timber wall panels reminiscent of Dr. No’s secret underground island lair. Up above, the Adelphi’s infamous rooftop pool beckons.
A new one price all-inclusive deal buys you Happy Lab confectionary, non-alcoholic drinks from the minibar, free wifi access and in-room movies. The super comfy rooms are also super edgy with stainless steel bathrooms, sleek timber panelling and a range of switchable lighting options to make crafting the right mood child’s play.
Eating well in this precinct is never a challenge: you’re only steps away from restaurants Movida, Super Normal and Ezard (just below ground floor) and the in-house dining and desserts are a close match for that standout list. Reborn with style, the Adelphi’s good looks are met with effortlessly attentive fine customer service. Add close proximity to Melbourne’s best attractions and what’s not to love? www.adelphi.com.au
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