We’ve found all the best boutique hotels in Perth, Australia so you can bliss out between beaches and bevvies
Rooftop bars, heritage buildings, and quality ales are all on offer in the heart of the world's most isolated city.
From London to Tokyo to New York, the trendiest city hotels get the blend of service and style just right. And if you’re heading over to Western Australia and looking for a home away from home, we’ve got you covered. Featuring a mix of heritage buildings and gorgeous new builds, our guide to the best boutique hotels in Perth, Australia will have you relaxing in no time.
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The best boutique hotels in Perth, Australia
1) Alex Hotel | Northbridge
Alex Hotel is located in the heart of Perth, near some of the city’s best bars and art galleries, which is fitting as the hotel itself looks like abstract art both inside and out. Designed by creative firm SpaceAgency, who were tasked with embracing independent travellers, you’ll find the rooms to be simple yet modern with a highlight being the floor-to-ceiling window to let the sunlight in.
The hotel is very much no frills, yet remains cosy and welcoming, providing bikes for guests to explore the city, a buzzing Lobby Bar and an a la carte breakfast. More emphasis has been placed on the lounges and communal areas, which are dotted with sofas, wicker chairs and bright cushions to encourage mingling. Likewise, the rooftop terrace (main image) has twinkling fairy lights and views across Perth, as well as being home to the hotel’s Shadow Wine Bar, where guests convene in the evening to relax, have a drink and watch the sun go down.
Find out more about Alex Hotel or Book through Booking.com
2) COMO The Treasury | City Centre
Designed by Kerry Hill, who was Perth born and bred, COMO The Treasury combines the renovation of three of the city’s historic buildings, the Treasury, Lands and Titles Office and Post Office, into one luxury boutique hotel. The heritage buildings contain 48 spacious rooms, with light wooden furniture, high ceilings, and marble bathrooms so big you could live in them. You’ll also find deep free-standing bathtubs, European furnishings and heated floors for ultimate comfort.
COMO The Treasury prides itself on having the best spa in Perth, so don’t miss out on trying a body wrap or a Shambhala Massage while you’re there. There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to cuisine, with three resident eateries: Wildflower, Post and Cape Arid Rooms. Wildflower serves fresh farm-to-table food based on local Indigenous cuisine, Post serves modern twists on classic Italian dishes and Cape Arid Rooms is an elegant place to enjoy the hotel’s famous Afternoon Tea.
The hotel also makes our list of best hotels in heritage buildings.
Learn more about COMO The Treasury or Book through Booking.com
3) The Local Hotel | Fremantle
Located in a beautiful Victorian building in Fremantle, The Local Hotel has combined cosy pub vibes with high-end accommodation. Rooms are designed to be modern and bright, with just a hint of industrial chic – achieved by combining soft rugs and fireplaces with steel-frame four poster beds and bare hanging lightbulbs.
Ranging from simple and small to the biggest, The Snug, which comes with its own balcony, they’re all cosy enough to curl up with a good book and warm yourself by the fire. Downstairs is the hotel’s original offering, The Local pub, serving unfussy, classic dishes including steak sandwiches and wagyu beef burgers. In the evening, perch on a stool at either the Front Bar, Whiskey Bar or Local Garage for a choice of good old Australian lager, whiskey on the rocks or an elegant cocktail.
Explore The Local Hotel or Book through Booking.com
4) Warders Hotel | Fremantle
One of Perth’s most unique and traditional hotels, Warders, designed by Matthew Crawford Architects, was once the limestone carved home of the Fremantle Prison Warders. Now, the cottages have been converted into an 11-room hotel which from the outside looks entirely unassuming, but on the inside hides warm and comfortable spaces – each with wood flooring, thick green black out curtains, large marbled bathrooms, and a portrait of a fictional historical woman, to encourage guests to remember forgotten women throughout history.
In a small corner of the cottages is Gimlet, the hotel’s bar, coffee shop and all-round hangout space, which unsurprisingly serves excellent cocktails. Behind Warders, is the on-site restaurant Emily Taylor, named for spice-trader Robert Taylor’s wife, another largely forgotten figure in history. The kitchen serves Asian-inspired dishes, such as roast duck and dumplings, to your table in the courtyard, which is decorated with floral umbrellas and a cherry blossom tree.
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5) Tribe | City Centre
Tribe is a unique type of building because the entire hotel was actually constructed offshore before being shipped to Perth. This was the idea of designers Idle Architecture Studio who decided to build it from 63 prefabricated modules. Yet, despite the super fast building process, the hotel manages to maintain a trendy, laid-back style with lots of large windows, warm lighting and dark wood.
Rooms are simple but the brightly coloured feature walls and floor to ceiling park views make them feel luxurious. Designed with everyone in mind, there is also a lounge area slash social club where you can unwind with a drink, as well as quiet living areas perfect for catching up on some work. Their café and bar is to-go centric, meaning quick bites and excellent coffee are on the menu. The café has a casual dining menu as well as a fridge packed with salads and wraps to grab on your way out, before turning into a dimly lit evening bar, serving local wines, beers and snacks.
Find out more about Tribe or Book through Booking.com
6) QT Perth | City Centre
QT Hotel is one Perth’s most carefully thought-out boutique hotels, particularly from a design perspective. Public spaces were designed by Nic Graham and rooms by Shelley Indyk with both saying their aim was to channel Perth’s ‘golden age’ of excess, with gold embellishments, jewel-tones and plush fabrics being the main focus. Each of the rooms is opulent in its own way, with dark wood flooring and black marble bathrooms with double rain showers. To take it up a notch, rooms also have Bang & Olufsen speakers and De Longhi coffee machines – so you know no expense has been spared.
Add onto this the restaurant, café, bar and rooftop dining area, you’ll be hard pushed to find a reason to leave. The Santini Bar and Grill serves beautifully fresh Australian takes on Italian dishes, using produce such as line-caught calamari and venison from the Margaret River. QT Café is perfect for a quick caffeine and snack pit-stop with fresh brewed coffee and paninis, while the 18th floor Rooftop at QT, with its view over Perth, should be saved for an evening glass of wine or cocktail.
Explore QT Perth or Book through Booking.com
7) The Melbourne Hotel | City Centre
This spectacular heritage hotel, designed by The Buchan Group, perfectly balances old and new to give you a taste of what life was like during the city’s gold-rush (hint: luxury through and through). The hotel has 73 rooms, some of which are originally restored while others are newly designed. The interiors combine the delicate archways and high ceilings with modern industrial bare stone walls, accented with dark grey and blue furnishings.
For an authentic experience, stay in one of the heritage veranda rooms, which come with marble bathrooms, classic French doors and a traditional wooden balcony. `Come meal time, the hotel has the plush The Grand Orient, which serves modern Cantonese plates, Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King, offering some of the city’s best ramen, and Aurora Rooftop which is well known for its gin cocktails and has panoramic views across the city.
Discover more about The Melbourne Hotel or Book through Booking.com
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