8 Best Hotels in Perth, Western Australia

Tourist accommodation for the budget-minded can be hard to find close to Perth's central business district, which is why this full-service apartment-style hotel just minutes from the river, is favored not only by regional Western Australians and their families, but also by dollar-conscious tourists. Rooms are cozy with contemporary design, most are self-contained with kitchenettes, and on the upper floors, some have balconies with river views.

Across the river from the city center, Crown Perth is like an island where everything is self-contained, and the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Some rooms have views of the river or the city. Choose from a trio of hotels: Crown Towers, which is designed for travelers who love luxury; Crown Metropol, the choice for the modern, style-conscious traveler; or Crown Promenade, perfect for business travelers and families. On-site facilities include myriad restaurants, cafés and bars, multiple pools, a theater, a golf course, and a large casino. For the best hotel rates, book online. 

Facing the Swan River and adjacent to the Perth Concert Hall, this elegant hotel sits at the eastern end of the business district, within easy walking distance of the city center. Soothing autumn colors, paintings by local artists, and furniture crafted from Australian timber fill the large, comfortable rooms, some of which have views of the water.

Big stylish rooms, great river views, and an easy walk to the nearby Swan River make this glamorous hotel a worthy choice, particularly if you score a weekend deal. The Conservatory, a bar in the lobby of the hotel with views of the impressive atrium, is a fine spot for relaxing over a coffee or cocktail.

This resort-style, palm-shaded building shares its location with a pro-standard, 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.–designed golf course and handful of resident kangaroos. Spacious rooms, decorated in subdued pastels and warm tones, have views of the lake or garden. Depending on availability, a free shuttle runs to Joondalup's Lakeside Shopping Centre—the state's largest shopping center. Nearby attractions include Hillary's Boat Harbour and AQWA.

A restored 1890s building listed on the National Heritage Register houses this stylish boutique hotel that sits in the heart of the city, across from some excellent restaurants and fantastic shopping. The Perth landmark retains all the original design elements of the era, including a grand staircase and elevator, along with contemporary accommodations—some quite opulent.

It's high-class glitz and glamour in the city when you stay at the Pan Pacific in East Perth, a place where the rooms are spacious, immaculate, and offer sweeping views of the Swan River or the busy business district below. The 23-story hotel oozes opulence from every corner of the lobby, up to the modish rooms, and throughout the signature restaurant, Origins, which serves a buffet breakfast. There's also Montereys for lunch and the Lobby Lounge for the pre-show drink spectacular.

For a beachfront holiday in a towering, iconic hotel with a wide variety of stylish rooms and suites with ocean views and all the amenties you could ever need, look no further than Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough. When the beach becomes crowded (and it will in summer), stay cool in the lagoon-style heated pool, or work up a sweat in the fitness center, on the tennis courts, or in the steam room.