Overview
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, offers high-end travelers pristine beaches, luxury resorts, world-class wineries in the nearby Margaret River region, private yacht charters, championship golf, and easy access to unique wildlife experiences. The city combines sophisticated dining and waterfront living with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Key industries include mining and natural resources, energy (oil, gas, and renewables), financial services, technology, tourism, international education, and logistics. Perth serves as the commercial gateway to Australia’s vast resource-rich west and is a major hub for Asia-Pacific business connections. Perth’s top hotels and best suites are the subject of this week’s main feature.
1. COMO The Treasury
The Telegraph says, “Luxury meets history in this five-star, super-central hotel. A sophisticated restoration of Western Australia’s grand 1890s state buildings has reimagined the disused Treasury, Lands and Titles offices and original General Post Office as an elegant haven, you’ll never want – or need – to leave. In keeping with its heritage DNA, COMO the Treasury is understated yet refined, minimalist yet detailed and effortlessly elegant. Perhaps most of all, it’s the spaciousness that so subtly spells luxury from the moment you enter. Inside, original wooden floorboards peek out from beneath sprawling, (purposefully) worn-looking rugs that are dotted with low, leather chairs and loveseat couches. There’s no naff check-in counter, just a simple desk. Native flower arrangements and twin chandeliers made of geometric brass beams are the only flourishes needed, blending original bones with modern touches. It’s a theme that runs throughout the gently looming corridors and wide stairwell to the voluminous rooms.”
Como Suite
Overlooking St Georges Terrace and Stirling Gardens, this 1,350-sq.ft. space includes a living area separate from the bedroom – ideal for entertaining.
More suites at COMO The Treasury.
2. Crown Towers Perth
Forbes Travel Guide writes, “Deemed one of the most expensive hotel builds in the country, Crown Towers Perth is Western Australia’s undisputed destination resort. Exuding understated glamour, Perth’s most extravagant stay is ideally situated just a few minutes away from the city center and the iconic Optus Stadium. Inspired by the beauty of Western Australia, the property’s design — led by an all-star team, including architecture firm Bates Smart and interior designers Michael Fiebrich and Blainey North — ensures that you’re never too far removed from the spectacular landscape. From the artistic 23-foot woven ceilings in the expansive lobby to the massive lagoon-style pool heated to exactly 86 degrees, no detail is too small at this luxurious hotel, where you’ll find the service is as polished as the 8,000-piece ceramic mosaic that greets you from behind the reception desk.”
Presidential Villa
Spanning two storeys and an awe inspiring 7,800-sq.ft., from its wrap-around balcony and expansive floor to ceiling windows through to its unsurpassed views of the Swan River and city skyline, the Crown Presidential Villa has four bedrooms, a separate dining and living room with an extensive personal bar, grand piano, entertainment room with a pool table, study, massage room, gym and a private butler’s kitchen. Every piece of furniture has been individually designed and hand crafted. Bespoke furnishings and embellishments feature throughout, from the leather clad walls and uniquely designed, hand tufted carpets, to artistic lighting installations including the stunning 15 ring custom made chandelier weighing in at 2.5 tonnes.
More suites at Crown Towers Perth.
3. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Michelin Guide writes, “There are views at every turn from The Ritz-Carlton, Perth. Standing tall amongst the glossy urban redevelopment of Elizabeth Quay, the hotel offers prime views across the skyline and the Swan River below, as well as a handy location for getting to some of the city’s main sights either on foot or by river cruise. In the sleek suites and studios — there are no mere rooms here — beds and baths come with a view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. But the hotel’s design is also something to be admired, particularly the diverse Australian art collection. Facilities naturally also highlight the view, from the open terrace of contemporary Australian restaurant Hearth and the fifth-floor Songbird Bar & Lounge to the outdoor infinity pool. Post-swim the spa offers the full works for a complete day of R&R.”
The Ritz-Carlton Suite
The 2,981-sq.ft. Ritz-Carlton Suite offers an Elizabeth Quay River View, a king bed, with separate dining and living areas.
More suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth.
4. InterContinental Perth City Centre
Michelin Guide reports, “The InterContinental Perth City Centre inherited its modernist structure, with its distinctive square windows, from an earlier hotel, but it’s leaned into its role as one of Perth’s most memorable lodgings, filling its spaces with unique gestures like patterned carpets that echo the architecture, and a truly remarkable collection of contemporary Western Australian art. The rooms and suites maintain the monochrome-plus-gold color palette established in the public spaces, and are warmed by an unusual depth of detail and texture. Lavish marble bathrooms with rain showers are the norm; suites add separate bathtubs in addition to their dedicated living space. And the views of the various landmarks of Perth’s central business district are nothing if not impressive.”
Penthouse Suite
The 1,850-sq.ft. Penthouse Suite features a king bed, private office, living room, dining room, bar area, and service kitchen.
More suites at InterContinental Perth City Centre.
5. The Westin Perth
The Telegraph writes, “This big-brand five-star hotel surprises with its huge collection of Australian art, grand yet inviting communal spaces flooded with natural light and an excellent restaurant that fills a heritage hall. Don’t miss the open-air pool on the fifth floor or the Bodhi J spa. A built-from-scratch precinct called Hibernian Place is what hefts the location from good to great. The spot is close from the city’s commercial heart (however the streets in between host the law courts and can feel uninviting); Hibernian Place solves the problem: less than 65 feet over lawn is Hadiqa, the glam Middle Eastern bar-restaurant with a bijou rooftop, the delightful open-air casual restaurant Arthur & Co, and the Japanese whisky basement bar, Goody Two’s.”
Presidential Suite
The Presidential suite features 2,650-sq.ft. from its top floor location, spectacular views of the Perth city and surrounding suburbs, a balcony, sauna, separate lounge, dining, one king bed, luxurious marble bathrooms, and a full kitchen and mini fridge. The separate lounge area and dining room also doubles as an event space for luxurious private functions.
More suites at The Westin Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions
This guide features COMO The Treasury, Crown Towers Perth, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, InterContinental Perth City Centre and The Westin Perth, along with the top suite at each.
The Crown Presidential Villa spans two storeys and 7,800 sq.ft., with four bedrooms, a grand piano, a pool table, a massage room, a gym and a private butler’s kitchen.
COMO The Treasury is a restoration of Western Australia’s grand 1890s state buildings, including the former Treasury, Lands and Titles offices and the original General Post Office.
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth stands at Elizabeth Quay with views across the skyline and the Swan River, and its 2,981 sq.ft. Ritz-Carlton Suite has an Elizabeth Quay river view.
Yes, The Westin Perth has an open-air pool on the fifth floor and the Bodhi J spa.
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