It’s one of the most expensive hotels ever built in Australia, and it shows. Perth's Crown Towers is the place to stay for a true five-star (some even say six-star) hotel experience. Luxurious finishes, attentive staff and fancy décor greet you, as do the seven-metre woven ceilings in the lobby. From Nobu to Rockpool, you'll find plenty of places for a world-class meal, including buffet breakfast at the Epicurean, which is considered the best in Perth. Splash out during your stay by booking a super-luxe massage or facial at the on-site day spa. Or literally make a splash at the multi-tiered lagoon, complete with cabanas and plenty of comfy sun-bathing chairs. Resort-style, waterside dining at The Enclave is an experience in itself, thanks to the private infinity pool with spectacular views of Perth and the Swan River. Within the Crown complex, you’ll also be able to relish in a spot of luxury shopping, catch a world-class production at the Crown Theatre, and join a bike riding adventure beside the calm Swan River waters.
As for Crown Towers’ rooms and suites, ten differing spaces are fitted out with neutral tones, elegant fixtures and pristine furniture. And you’d be all out of luck if you don’t take full advantage of the west-facing abodes, which offer vast and simply breath-taking river- and city-scapes of Perth. The Premier King and Twin rooms do the trick, along with the Studio, Executive and Premier Suites, and the cream of the crop, Premier Club View Suite, boasting uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling perspectives. You know it’s getting serious when there are marble tabletops involved, too.
Time Out tip: Take a dip in the lagoon-style pool, no matter what the weather, it’s heated to 30 degrees all year round.
Address: Located in Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Price: From $699 per night
Closest transport: Burswood train station