Hotel Profile: Crown Towers Perth

Back in 2016, Western Australia became home to the most expensively built hotel in the country, Crown Towers Perth.

While it has since been surpassed in construction cost by its New South Wales counterpart, Crown Sydney, Crown Towers Perth continues to uphold its esteemed reputation as one of Australia’s most extravagant and luxurious destinations and undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Perth. We checked into the opulent hotel to get a taste of the iconic Crown Towers Perth experience for ourselves.

Location

the hotel exterior of Crown Towers Perth — Crown Towers Perth redefines luxury accommodation in the heart of Burswood.

Crown Towers Perth is located in the suburb of Burswood, a 15-minute drive from the city centre. Its enviable location – perched right on the banks of the iconic Swan River – offers sweeping views of the water and the city skyline. Crown is also just over one kilometre away from Matagarup Bridge, which provides pedestrian access straight into the city centre and the idyllic Claisbrook Cove, a waterfront spot peppered with European-style cafes and restaurants. And sports-lovers will enjoy the Crown’s close proximity to Optus Stadium, a mere few minutes walk away.

Style and character

the Crystal Club at Crown Towers Perth — The elegant furnishings at the Crystal Club offer a luxe vibe.

While its scale is undeniably impressive, Crown Towers Perth avoids excessive ostentation. In contrast to the extravagance of its neighbouring Crown Metropol, Crown Towers embodies understated and artisanal elegance.

Upon entering the lobby, you’ll immediately notice the soaring ceilings, towering marble pillars and glittering crystal chandeliers. The exclusive Crystal Club – which is well worth splurging a little extra for – offers a more intimate aesthetic with plush velvet seating in rich jewel tones, complemented by sleek marble tables. Its location on the 15th floor offers stunning views through its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

The rooms feature a seamless mix of comfort and high-end design, with custom-designed furnishings like oversized beds with leather headboards, contemporary lounge chairs and sleek bathrooms of travertine stone and marble.

Facilities

pool area at Crown Towers Perth — Take a luxurious dip in the expansive pool.

The Crown Towers gym is a state-of-the-art fitness facility, while its adjacent Crown Spa is one of Perth’s best day spas. The hotel is connected to Crown’s luxury retail precinct, featuring the likes of Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Watches of Switzerland.

But the jewel in its crown has to be the Crown Towers pool area. The expansive space features endless sunbeds, an infinity pool overlooking the city skyline and Swan River, private cabanas for hire, and dedicated poolside service from the hotel restaurant, Epicurean.

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Rooms

the premier suite at Crown Towers Perth — Check into the Premier Suite overlooking the river and city.

The property offers a range of rooms, studios, suites and villas. All rooms are styled with Crown’s signature understated elegance, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking either the river and city or back beyond the suburb of Burswood. All rooms feature luxury bedding, marble bathrooms with a (very inviting) marble tub, coffee machines, in-room tablets for controlling lighting, blinds, temperature and entertainment, as well as 24-hour in-room dining.

Food and drink

buffet stations at Epicurean Restaurant — Epicurean offers stations of help-yourself deliciousness.

Epicurean is Crown Towers’ indulgent buffet experience, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ever-evolving menu offers an extensive range of specialities including Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Italian. The highlights, however, are the impressive fromage section which includes an array of charcuterie, antipasto, and world cheeses; and the seafood bar that features freshly shucked oysters, sushi and sashimi.

TWR (which stands for The Waiting Room) is Crown Towers’ stylish cocktail lounge, designed to reflect the glamour of the 1950s with plush seating, mirrored surfaces, and dark wood accents. It’s a sophisticated spot to enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail, fine wine or light snack.

Within the broader Crown complex is also award-winning Nobu Restaurant, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Modo Mio Italian, Silks – which offers exceptional Cantonese dining, and Bistro Guillaume which presents a fresh take on French-inspired bistro cuisine.

Experiences

Crystal Club in Crown Towers — The Crystal Club is a stunning spot for cocktails, especially come sunset.

For the ultimate Crown Towers experience, commit to splurging a little extra on Crystal Club. For an additional $135 per person, it provides access to a dedicated lounge reserved exclusively for Crystal Club guests. In the afternoons, the Club offers a complimentary selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, sweets and tea and coffee. In the evening, it hosts a complimentary cocktail hour (which is actually one and a half hours, from 5.30 – 7pm), where guests can enjoy champagne, wines, spirits, and cocktails alongside a refined buffet of gourmet canapés and hors d’oeuvres.

Come morning time, Crystal Club members head back to the lounge for breakfast for complimentary ala carte breakfast, barista-made coffee and a buffet of continental breakfast items. Crystal Club package also gets you private check-in and check-out so you can bypass the often busy lobby, and a dedicated concierge to help you with restaurant bookings, transport or other activities.

Another great way to experience Crown Towers is with its eBike hire. The complex fronts onto a waterfront walk and cycle path – a perfect spot for a bike ride. You can easily peddle your way into the city, Elizabeth Quay and Kings Park, and even opt to have a Crown picnic box included in your hire, so you can stop for lunch somewhere picturesque.

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Access for guests with disabilities

Premiere Twin Room at Crown Towers Perth — Rooms are designed with accessibility in mind.

The venue offers rooms that are specifically designed for guests with disabilities or those using wheelchairs, and the rooms offer the same luxurious decor and high-end amenities as all others in the hotel. Rooms are accessible via lift, as are the pool area and restaurants.

Family-friendly?

Burswood in Crown Towers — Crown Towers is a good place for families to indulge and relax.

While the Crown Spa and certain sections of the pool area are strictly adults-only, expect to see many families enjoying Crown Towers. The pool is a particular hit with kids, and the poolside dining menu has a dedicated children’s menu. Epicurean has high chairs for little ones, and parents can request cots or extra rollaway beds for their rooms.

The location of Crown is ideal for families as well, with it fronting onto the lush green Burswood Park, a playground and the Telethon Community Outdoor Cinemas that run from November – April. It’s also a short walk to other family-friendly activities like climbing and zip-lining Matagraup Bridge, and a mini-golf course (plus another playground) right next to Optus Stadium.

Details

Address: Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood

Cost: Prices start from $409 per night

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With unhurried mornings, long, sun-filled afternoons, evenings shaped around sunset, this iconic beach offers an all-day experience (and it’s about to get even better).

As the sun slowly rises over the languid waves and fine sand of Broome’s Cable Beach, the morning colours shift from rich apricot to pale gold and frosty pearl. Remnants of life reveal themselves in the subtle shadows – crab claw marks, towel impressions, footprints. Life here is unhurried, but don’t be fooled. This town is continually shifting like the desert dunes that surround it.

And with a $75 million upgrade – offering easier and more inclusive access for people of all abilities – it’s getting even better.

Cable Beach upgrade foreshore redevelopment stage 1 — Discover the Cable Beach redevelopment.

The addition of comfortable and welcoming spaces has begun (and will continue). This means visitors will be able to spend longer enjoying this beautiful environment, while knowing that the upgrade will create a more environmentally protected setting that preserves the natural character visitors come for. Come sunset, soak it in all the better thanks to the already improved foreshore areas, made for lingering while the light changes. And for the kids, a new splash park and accessible dry playground will make it easy to while away the hours.

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Morning colours

car on cable beach at sunrise — Cable Beach comes alive after sunrise. (Credit: Tourism WA)

As the sun colours the sky, Cable Beach shows signs of life (and not just the aquatic kind). Locals and visitors alike float in the cool water as it laps the shore, landlubbers explore the coast on foot, runners pace and beachside yoga classes bring quiet movement to the day.

When the sky is blue and the sun is firmly in position, head down to the well-known Cable Beach House for a long, slow breakfast overlooking the ocean. Think fresh tropical fruit, eggs cooked your way and strong coffee in the warm morning breeze.

Afternoon adventures

camel train on cable beach in broome at sunset — Join a camel train at sunset. (Credit: C J Maddock)

When you’re ready to explore, carve a path along the Minyirr Park Trail – a gentle 1.5-2km track through coastal bushland with spectacular views of the dunes. Refuel at the nearby Spinifex Brewery for lunch with its low-key, outdoor beer garden. There’s even an outdoor playground if you’re travelling with young humans.

Walk off your lazy lunch by watching (or joining) one of the beach soccer or volleyball games, or even try Silent Beats Broome – a silent walking disco through the dunes. Or book a spot on the famous camel trains, watching the sun drop below the horizon along the way. They’re a constant reminder of the fascinating history, landscape and cultural mix in this part of the country.

Evening degustation

server at Cable Beach Club — Stop into the Cable Beach Club. (Credit: Tourism WA)

As the day closes, watch the world-famous Cable Beach sunset from the appropriately named Sunset Grill at Cable Beach Club. This open-air terraced dining spot overlooking the beach is the kind of place where the view takes centre stage.

While you sip on a lychee, lime & lemonade mocktail or a local beer, enjoy the bustle of life and nature outside as the day comes to an end.

For dinner, nab a table at the Bali Hai Cafe, where they offer pan-fried crispy barramundi, Abrolhos Island scallops and deep-sea snow crab. When you’re ready for bed, check in to Pinctada Hotel Broome – a lush, tropical resort with palm-dotted gardens and a large, lagoon-style pool to cool off in.

Beyond the beach

Beyond the wide, open beach and never-ending sky of Cable Beach, there are many more reasons to visit North West Australia. These are just a few.

Unmatched experiences

Shinju Matsuri Festival's popular Long Table Dinner on cable beach — Join Shinju Matsuri Festival’s popular Long Table Dinner. (Credit: Tourism WA)

Engage with the history of the land and its people on an Indigenous cultural tour exploring everything from the local wildlife to the tastes of bush tucker. To understand the importance of pearling to this town, take a tour of Chinatown, or head outside of town to the live pearl harvests at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, one of Australia’s oldest pearl farms.

Learn why Japanese pearlers were central to Broome’s pearling success and visit the largest Japanese cemetery in Australia, where 900 Japanese pearlers were buried – a testament to the risks and rewards of this dangerous profession.

And book ahead every spring for when communal tables, freshly cooked local fare and festoon lighting fill the beach for the extremely popular Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach. It’s a highlight of the Shinju Matsuri Festival, along with the Floating Lanterns Matsuri, where you can personalise a lantern and gently release it into the sea to honour those you love.

Dining discoveries

Further your culinary adventure at the laid-back Sunday Sesh at Matso’s Broome Brewery. Chow down on smoked crocodile or Aussie barramundi while kicking back to a local DJ as the heat of the day fades.

For more tunes, the beautiful outdoor Bay Club at the Mangrove Hotel is a great choice for dinner with live music, DJs or an event that stretches on into the early hours. Still hungry? Pop by Johnny Sausage for Italian-influenced meals paired with impeccable wines.

Natural beauties

Gantheaume Point cabnle beach broome — Experience the striking colours of Gantheaume Point. (Credit: Tourism WA)

Avoid the crowds and head to Town Beach for a quieter vantage point to see the phenomenal Staircase to the Moon – a natural illusion where the rising full moon is reflected on the tidal flats, creating a shimmering ‘staircase’ stretching up to the sky.

Just south of Cable Beach are the deep red cliffs and dramatic ocean views of Gantheaume Point, where 130-million-year-old dinosaur footprints can be seen, revealed at low tide. Or head to Roebuck Bay to visit the internationally significant wetlands, where vast tidal flats are home to shorebirds and coastal fauna.

Between October and March, watch turtles nesting and hatchlings emerge from the sand. You’ll be holding your breath as they make their way down to the shoreline, ready to start their life in one of Australia’s most beautiful landscapes.

For more on Cable Beach and Australia’s North West, visit australiasnorthwest.com.

Crown Towers Perth: a jewel of luxury and elegance in Burswood