The best hotels in Perth in 2026 are COMO The Treasury for heritage luxury, The Ritz-Carlton on Elizabeth Quay for river views and an infinity pool, Crown Towers for a resort stay, QT Perth for style in the CBD, the Alex Hotel for a boutique stay in Northbridge, and Samphire on Rottnest Island.
Most visitors stay in the CBD, close to Elizabeth Quay, the train and the ferries. Northbridge, just north, is livelier and has the museum and galleries; Burswood across the river has Crown and Optus Stadium; and Fremantle and the beaches suit a slower stay. A night or two on Rottnest Island is worth adding. For things to do, see our best attractions in Perth.
Perth's most acclaimed hotel, in the restored State Buildings.
COMO The Treasury occupies the upper floors of Perth's 19th-century State Buildings, beautifully restored. It has a small number of large, light-filled rooms, a spa and a pool, and the building's courtyard has restaurants and bars.
It suits a special-occasion stay in the heart of the city.
Good to know: Have a drink in the State Buildings' courtyard bars before dinner.
1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000
River views and an infinity pool on Elizabeth Quay.
The Ritz-Carlton sits on Elizabeth Quay, with rooms looking over the Swan River and an infinity pool on the terrace. Its restaurant and bar are popular with locals too.
It's well placed for the ferry to South Perth and the walk to Kings Park.
Good to know: Book a river-view room; the sunsets over the water are the highlight.
1 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000
A resort-style hotel with a huge lagoon pool across the river.
Crown Towers is part of the Crown Perth complex at Burswood, with a big lagoon pool, a spa, many restaurants and views back across the river to the city.
It's close to Optus Stadium, making it handy for big games and concerts.
Good to know: Book a pool cabana on hot days.
Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
A stylish CBD hotel with a rooftop bar.
QT Perth is a design-led hotel in the CBD, with bold interiors, comfortable rooms and a rooftop bar with city views.
It's walking distance from the shopping streets, Northbridge and Elizabeth Quay.
Good to know: Go up to the rooftop bar at sunset.
133 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
A small, design-led boutique hotel in Northbridge.
The Alex is a stylish boutique hotel in Northbridge, with compact, well-designed rooms, a rooftop terrace and shared lounges, near the WA Museum, the Art Gallery and the area's bars and restaurants.
It suits couples and solo travellers who want character at a reasonable price.
Good to know: Use the rooftop terrace for a quiet drink above Northbridge.
50 James St, Northbridge WA 6000
A polished, central five-star hotel on Hay Street.
The InterContinental Perth City Centre is a modern five-star hotel at the western end of the CBD, with spacious rooms and good restaurants.
It's on the free CAT bus route and a walk from Kings Park.
Good to know: Walk up to Kings Park in about 15 minutes.
815 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
A modern hotel in a lively laneway precinct.
The Westin Perth is in the eastern CBD, part of a precinct of laneway bars and restaurants. It has a pool, a spa and well-equipped rooms.
It suits business travellers and couples who want a reliable international hotel.
Good to know: Explore the laneway bars around the hotel in the evening.
480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Rottnest Island's main hotel, by the water at Thomson Bay.
Samphire Rottnest is a relaxed, coastal-style hotel at Thomson Bay, close to the ferry jetty, with a pool, a restaurant and rooms looking towards the bay.
Staying overnight lets you enjoy the island after the day-trippers leave, with quokkas wandering about at dusk.
Good to know: Book early for summer weekends; the island books out.
Thomson Bay, Rottnest Island WA 6161
The CBD, near Elizabeth Quay and the train, for first-timers. Northbridge suits a younger, livelier stay, Fremantle suits those who want a port-town feel, and Cottesloe or Scarborough suit a beach holiday.
COMO The Treasury, in the restored State Buildings, is the city's most acclaimed luxury hotel. The Ritz-Carlton on Elizabeth Quay and Crown Towers are the other top picks.
Yes. Samphire Rottnest is the main hotel, with a pool by Thomson Bay, and there are also self-catering cottages, glamping and a campground. Book early for summer.
About 20 minutes by car. The Airport Line train runs from the airport to the city and on to the eastern suburbs.
The Ritz-Carlton and the riverside rooms at Crown Towers look over the Swan River. High floors in CBD hotels look over Kings Park and the river.