We stayed here for 3 nights in April 2005. Its location is fine, right in front of the ANzac parade ground and the river. The rooms though run along the side of the building which is next to another building so you won't get any view at all and the light is blocked by the next building. The room ends up being quite dark since the light is blocked by the building next door and the curtains which you have to draw for privacy. There was a rather old and noisy air-conditioner for ventilation.

It's self-contained which is very convenient if you're travelling with small childen which we were. The furniture is a bit old-style but everything is pretty clean. Staff are okay - not particularly friendly but okay.

We would not stay here again but only because we prefer a room that's bright and well-ventilated.

City Waters is not the type of hotel you would fall in love immediately. In fact, I didn't quite like it at the first glance. But the price was quite reasonable (actually inexpensive) for a family of four, and it was self-contained and located at a relatively convenient location, so we settled there after shortly arriving in Perth. Our stay was very pleasant that after touring the South of WA and returning to Perth, we decided to spend another four nights at City Waters. No, it's not elaborate or fancy, but they have basically everything you need. (You might have to check to get a room with ovens though, because I think they only have those in rooms on the ground floor.) Bathroom cleanliness is always very important to me, and City Waters did very well in the aspect. The bath tub looked new and the shower worked very well. The only down side is the lack of ventilation so it tends to steam up.

Anyway, if you are looking for a budget stay in Perth, go to City Waters.