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The Best Hotels in Perth for a Chic Staycation
You needn’t venture a thousand miles to feel a million dollars. Rediscover your best side West side at these chic city stays!
Perth’s best hotels range from heritage grandeur to design-led newcomers. In the CBD, COMO The Treasury pairs MICHELIN Key recognition with nineteenth-century architecture, while The Ritz-Carlton commands the Elizabeth Quay waterfront with floor-to-ceiling river views. Fremantle’s new Garde Hotel brings understated luxury to a former convict site, and HYDE Perth has landed with music-led design energy in the city centre. Whether you’re after a rooftop pool, a river outlook, or a five-star staycation close to home, here’s our full guide to Perth’s best places to stay.
The Best New Hotels in Perth
Garde Hotel
In true Fremantle fashion, the new Garde Hotel brings understated luxury to a historic site once home to convicts and prison guards. Within its heritage walls, you’ll find 83 refined new rooms and an all-new spa and wellness centre, alongside the existing Warders Cottages, which now form part of the Garde Hotel. Each offers a serene rest spot where contemporary design meets character-rich architecture and five-star comforts.
Throw the Asian-inspired restaurant, Emily Taylor, European-style cocktail bar, Gimlet, and their newly opened Japanese and Korean fusion hotspot, Angelsea, into the mix, and your stay in the buzzing port city is sorted.
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Corner Parry Street and William Street, Fremantle
Hyde Perth
HYDE Perth has landed in Perth, bringing its signature music-led, design-forward energy to the CBD. Expect 121 beautifully appointed rooms layered with local art and bespoke furnishings, a sun-soaked pool deck, wellness spaces and FARRA, a breezy Greek restaurant that’s already making a name for itself. Whether you’re checking in for a weekend escape or simply booking a long lunch that turns into sunset cocktails, this is the kind of hotel you’ll struggle to leave.
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37 Pier Street, Perth
The Best Hotels in Perth: CBD
COMO The Treasury
Celebrating over ten years of elegance, this boutique beauty in the heart of Perth’s CBD is the epitome of urban luxury. Recently named one of Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 10 Hotels in Australia & the South Pacific (2025) and one of 35 Australian hotels to be awarded One MICHELIN Key, the heritage COMO The Treasury hotel features 48 spacious rooms and suites spread over four levels. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, it seamlessly blends modern design with nineteenth-century grandeur within the city’s historic State Buildings. The hotel also houses a renowned fine dining rooftop restaurant, Wildflower, and the holistic wellness sanctuary, COMO Shambhala.
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1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth
Pan Pacific
Reopened in 2025 following a dazzling multi-million dollar transformation, Pan Pacific Perth has added a new level of five-star luxury to the CBD, just a stone’s throw from Elizabeth Quay and King’s Park. What was once a slightly dated hotel is now a stunning escape, filled with modern finishes, striking design and refined elegance. Combining the laidback energy of Perth with creative influence from the hotel group’s Asia Pacific roots, every space and detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the ambient lighting to the comfortable seating in rooms and throughout the hotel.
Beyond the fully renovated rooms, which come complete with city or Swan River views, marble bathrooms, 24-hour room service and a pillow menu, this hotel has everything you could need for a luxe staycay, including a fitness centre, the Pacific Club Lounge, a wine bar and UMA, a restaurant paying homage to the flavours of South America.
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207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Alex Hotel
Created with the inquisitive traveller in mind, the Alex Hotel combines eclectic charm with sustainable luxury. Thoughtfully designed interiors feature bold textures, pops of colour, lush greenery, and stunning local artwork, creating a stylish and warm atmosphere. Sustainability is key, with refillable Vasse Virgin bath products, eco-friendly linens, refillable water bottles, and complimentary bikes for city exploration. Communal spaces include a mezzanine-level fridge, while Shadow Wine Bar offers elegant wining and dining. Located on the doorstep of Perth’s Cultural Centre, with easy access to Northbridge’s bustling restaurant and bar scene, the boutique hotel places you at the centre of the action.
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50 James Street, Perth
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton’s first Australian hotel occupies a prime position at Elizabeth Quay. Towering over the waterfront precinct, this glittering hotel was always going to demand attention. Its 205 elegant rooms and suites feature luxurious amenities and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering guests unbeatable views of the river, parkland, and city. Sip exquisite cocktails at sunset at the outdoor terrace bar, Songbird, before slipping into the heated infinity pool or dining at the award-winning signature restaurant, Hearth.
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1 Barrack Street, Perth
QT Perth
For a fun, fashionable and ever so chic stay in the heart of town, QT Perth’s industrial-luxe boutique hotel delivers in style. Rooms boast designer furnishings, metal artwork by Patsy Payne, Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers, and Kevin Murphy amenities. All 184 rooms feature a colour palette inspired by WA’s goldfields and wine regions, with freestanding baths and moody walk-in showers adding a decadent touch. On-site highlights include the award-winning Santini Bar & Grill and the rooftop cocktail bar, Rooftop at QT, so you won’t need to travel far to splurge on a great meal and cocktail.
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133 Murray Street, Perth
The Westin Perth
The Westin Perth offers luxurious rooms and suites featuring Westin Heavenly Beds, deluxe bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the city and Swan River. Guests can enjoy an infinity pool, a well-equipped gym, the Bodhi Day Spa, and the award-winning Garum by Guy Grossi, serving modern Italian cuisine. It’s also worth checking out the seasonal high tea on offer; it’s widely regarded as one of Perth’s best. Located in Hibernian Place, the hotel is steps from exceptional dining options when you want to venture further.
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480 Hay Street, Perth
Parmelia Hilton
As the first five-star hotel to open in the city, the Parmelia Hilton received a $45 million facelift in 2021, upgrading its guest suites, executive rooms, executive lounge, and Samuels on Mill restaurant. The transformation extended to the lobby, creating a sense of arrival evocative of WA’s coast and desert, and features an expansive mural titled Spirits Within by Margaret River artist Leon Pericles, honouring Western Australia’s traditional and present owners. Cloud-like king beds, plush robes, intimate city views, and elegant bathrooms with Crabtree & Evelyn products elevate what was already a grand inner-city hotel to a new level of contemporary luxury.
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14 Mill Street, Perth
The Best Hotels in Perth: Beyond the CBD
Wonil Hotel
Encased along the leafy banks of the Swan River on the University of Western Australia campus, Wonil Hotel is where sophistication and purpose entwine. Named after the First Nations Noongar word for Peppermint Tree (a symbol of shade, gathering, and healing), the boutique hotel celebrates connection and sustainability. Rooms exude effortless elegance, offering contemporary comforts and sweeping river or city views.
Locally sourced dining, serene outdoor spaces, and multifunctional hubs invite guests to linger, reflect, and recharge. Even better? All profits support medical and scientific research at nearby universities, meaning your stay leaves a lasting legacy. This is where modern luxury meets mindful impact.
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21 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Aloft Perth
If you’re visiting Perth for an Optus Stadium event, Aloft is where you want to be. A stay here places you steps away from the game day action. Its casual yet contemporary rooms are designed for both relaxation and productivity, featuring plush beds, spacious workstations, and striking city and riverside views. Dive into the lively atmosphere at the W XYZ Bar, where you can enjoy crafted cocktails and live music. Stay active with a workout in the Re gym, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.
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The Springs, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale
Crown Towers Perth
Across the river to Perth’s east, Crown Towers is synonymous with luxury and grandeur. From the Deluxe King room to the decadent Crystal Villa (complete with 24-hour butler service), the accommodation features bespoke furniture, interactive technology, impeccable service and unparalleled views of the Swan River and city skyline. Though close to the CBD, you’ll feel a world away. A destination in itself, highlights include the lagoon-style pool area, lush day spa, exclusive sky-high Crystal Club, and some of the most acclaimed restaurants in town. The east side location makes accessing Optus Stadium easy too.
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Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
The Best Hotels in Perth: Frequently Asked Questions
Perth’s CBD is home to some of the city’s most awarded stays, including COMO The Treasury, recognised with a MICHELIN Key and Condé Nast Traveller honours, and The Ritz-Carlton at Elizabeth Quay, known for its waterfront position and floor-to-ceiling river views. Both offer five-star service alongside acclaimed on-site dining, making them strong choices for a special occasion stay. Travellers after a more design-forward experience might consider QT Perth or the newly opened HYDE Perth, both known for their distinctive interiors and lively bar scenes right in the heart of the city.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton sits directly on Elizabeth Quay, offering unobstructed views over the Swan River and city skyline from its 205 rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy sunset cocktails at the outdoor terrace bar Songbird before dining at the award-winning Hearth restaurant. The location places guests within easy walking distance of the CBD’s restaurants, bars, and shopping precincts, making it a strong base for both business and leisure travellers wanting waterfront access without leaving the city centre.
Garde Hotel in Fremantle has transformed a heritage site once home to convicts and prison guards into 83 refined rooms alongside a new spa and wellness centre, complete with three on-site dining and drinking venues. In the CBD, HYDE Perth has introduced 121 rooms with a music-led, design-forward identity, along with FARRA, a Greek restaurant already building a following. Both represent a shift toward more design-conscious stays in Perth.
Crown Towers in Burswood is one of Perth’s most prominent luxury stays, particularly suited to special occasions. Room categories range from the Deluxe King through to the Crystal Villa, which includes 24-hour butler service, and the hotel features a lagoon-style pool, an exclusive Crystal Club, and several of Perth’s most acclaimed restaurants on-site. While it sits across the river from the CBD, guests generally find the resort-style setting and level of service justify the short distance, and the east side location also makes it a convenient choice for Optus Stadium events.
Aloft Perth in Rivervale is positioned just steps from the game day action, making it a practical choice for stadium visits, with sleek rooms and the lively W XYZ Bar for pre- or post-event drinks. Crown Towers in Burswood offers a more luxurious alternative on the same side of the river, with easy access to the stadium alongside its resort-style pool and dining options. Both give visitors a straightforward route to and from events without needing to cross into the CBD.
We believe a luxurious stay at one of Perth’s best hotels is best accompanied by a full day of pampering and indulging. Treat yourself at Perth’s best beauty salons, then enjoy dinner at these stylish restaurants.
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