Perth is no longer the isolated mining outpost it once was. The city has matured into a design-led hub where the biggest challenge isn't finding a bed, but choosing a side. You either commit to the Indian Ocean’s salt spray or lean into the Swan River’s polished stillness. It is a trade-off between the morning surf at Cottesloe and the midnight buzz of the CBD.
COMO The Treasury sets the bar by breathing life into 19th-century state buildings. It feels hushed and intentional. If you want scale, Crown Towers Perth functions like a self-contained city of pools and high-stakes dining. Meanwhile, The Ritz-Carlton anchors Elizabeth Quay, turning the riverbank into a glass-walled spectacle. Local knowledge suggests you book the river view; the city lights are fine, but the water defines this town.
Finding the right base changes your entire perception of the West. Start here.
© Photo Credits: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
01.The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
What is it? The Ritz-Carlton, Perth anchors Elizabeth Quay with a sharp, glass-heavy silhouette. This luxury hotel leans into its location. The view follows you from the lobby to the highest floors.
Why we love it: The restaurant serves as the building’s heartbeat. Plates arrive under the glow of the city lights while the water ripples outside. In the spa, the world slows down. The gym offers a high-energy space to reset before the sun drops behind the horizon.
Good to Know: Book a window table in the restaurant to watch the ferries cross the Swan River at dusk.
© Photo Credits: COMO The Treasury
02.COMO The Treasury
What is it? COMO The Treasury anchors Perth’s historic center. The air feels still and deliberate, a hallmark of a luxury hotel that values quiet over spectacle. It houses a curated world of high-end dining and wellness within its walls.
Why we love it: The energy shifts as evening arrives. Ice rattles in shakers at the bar while the restaurant staff sets the stage for dinner service. A morning in the gym followed by a session at the spa defines the pace here.
Good to Know: Visit the spa in the afternoon to unwind before the bar fills up for evening drinks.
© Photo Credits: Crown Towers Perth
03.Crown Towers Perth
What is it? Crown Towers Perth anchors the city's hospitality scene. The scale feels immediate the moment you walk in. Inside, the footprint includes a spa and a gym. An expansive outdoor pool area serves as the hotel's center of gravity.
Why we love it: The day revolves around the water and the menu. Spend the morning decompressing in the spa before heading to the restaurant for lunch. By late afternoon, the crowd shifts toward the bar, where the atmosphere builds and the drinks stay cold.
Good to Know: Bring your best gear for the gym if you want to keep up with the active morning crowd.
