Staying on business in Perth, this week. Was booked in this hotel by client as there was nothing else available. You might want to avoid this hotel as it looks like the owners are just squeezing the last dollars out of it before shutting it down. My comments;

the bad
- building - was renovated many many years ago
- staff - just not interested
- coridors - carpet too filthy for words
- room - quite dirty - windows show severe wear with draft coming through the gaps - bathroom - leaking tap - worn out fittings with crude sealer applied - mould on tiles - old and worn furniture - it is just totally worn out and the owners obviously cant be bothered with anymore maintenance - the views are ok but nothing brilliant - and how about pounding music from events right outside on the esplanade till 11 pm?

the good - good breakfast and the price is cheap but I would rate it 1 star and have stayed in similar priced but much much better motels nearby

avoid....

First of all I stayed in this hotel because my Daughter and I were visiting Perth without my Husband so I wanted something central and where I could self cater. That and the great view across the Park to the River are the only redeeming features of this hotel.

We came to Perth from the Goldfields of WA where the April temperatures were still around 25-30 degrees celcius during the day and 15 - 20 degrees at night, Perth temperatures for April though are quite a bit lower. This was the first problem I encountered, the room was FREEZING, I turned on what I thought was a reverse cycle airconditioner but only cool air came out, no heat. I called the front desk to tell them the heater was not working and they told me that although it was reverse cycle it was controlled centrally by management and it wasn't time to switch it over to heat yet, despite night time temps getting down to about 8 degrees! I asked if they had a portable heater I could use in my room but they did not. So for the 5 days we were there, every day after sightseeing we would come back to the room, eat our evening meal, have a really hot shower to warm up and then get into bed.

In the mini bar fridge there were drinks that had mould around the lids. It was obvious that the maid hadn't looked in there for months let alone cleaned it at all.

The windows had packing tape around the edges, I didn't peel the tape back to inspect so I do not know what the tape concealed; cracks? broken seals?

There were very loud banging mechanical sounds at all hours, our room was at the end of the hall so I presume these noises where from the building next door?

The bathtub had cracked mouldy seals.

This was a $160.00 "Deluxe" room.

I agree with the other reviewer who said this Hotel is NOT 3 stars, 2.5 if it is lucky. I would have to be really desperate for somewhere to stay to return there.

Weve stayed at this hotel a few times..but we only ever stay the one night. Its a very basic no frills hotel. We stay because its cheap and it means we can have a fantastic dinner (and a few drinks without driving) in our favourite restaurant The Grand Palace (opposite)
This Hotel has no bar or
restaurant just a cafe on the ground floor which only serves breakfast.

However I believe the hotel has been sold and is to close in April2007 for refurbishment.

Just back from perth and What a let down of a hotel do not believe their website!!! Hostel would be a better discription Staff were unfriendly and the rooms had not been cleaned and the carpet had never seen a vacum cleaner. The TV didn't even have a remote. The cover on the Bed was stained and torn. The shower in the bathroom while not bad you can ony use if you are short. There is parking but it cost 11 a night and the resturant is not one and only opens for breakfast!!!!! it is located accross from barick street jetty but do not expect the place to be lively it isn't.. Do not stay here