in a building complex on a tree-lined street across from john oldham park, this unpretentious hotel is 2 km from both perth's central business district and swan river. upgraded rooms add balconies with city, park and/or river views. freebies include an area shuttle, parking and bike rentals. featuring complimentary evening chocolates, the relaxed rooms have flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and safes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also an informal restaurant and bar, as well as a garden area, an outdoor pool with a sundeck, and guest laundry facilities (fee) Perth Airport 21 min
AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (9 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Heirisson Island (12 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Fremantle Markets (25 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Elizabeth Quay (9 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Perth Zoo (5 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (6 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. State War Memorial (8 min) Park with an obelisk & other war memorials honoring Australians who sacrificed for their country. Lake Monger (7 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. The Bell Tower (7 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Scitech (8 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Fremantle Prison (25 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. The Perth Mint (9 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. WA Museum Boola Bardip (8 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. Hyde Park (9 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Perth Cultural Centre (9 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. |