Chifley On The Terrace, Perth

Advantages: Great Value, close to the CBD
Disadvantages: Lacking in va va voom

...on my first visit here in 2003, so because I was a little familiar with the area thought I'd try and get somewhere close to there. I came across the Perth Ambassador on the Checkin.com.au web site and it caught my eye because it was in my price range, my hotel allowance runs to $150.00 AUD a night or 40 to 80 GBP. This must have been up rated recently as while Ciao states this is a two star hotel it's actually now three and a half stars. It's recently been brought under new management which probably explains it. It's located on Adelaide terrace which is close to everywhere basically, with the main shopping area a 10 minute walk and the banks of the beautiful Swan River just 3 minutes away on foot, and I have a view of the river from my room which is lovely. I opted for a Corporate Room, which was on special offer, costing $120 AUD... Read review

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Advantages: Attractive place, probably nice for retirement. Good for backpackers.
Disadvantages: Not much to see, don't go in the winter.

...I had always wanted to visit Australia, and especially since I read a book by Lesley Pearce called Trust Me, it finally nailed it for me. It wasn't an 'if' I go, it was 'when' I go to Australia. We booked round the world flight tickets, and landed in Perth on May 10th 2004. I had booked a room for the three of us online (which was the cheapest we could find), at the Perth Ambassador Hotel on Adelaide Terrace. When we first arrived in Australia, we were all a bit down at having to leave Hong Kong, and were really tired from the travelling. We checked in at the hotel after taking a taxi, the receptionist said they only had a booking for 2 people to share a single room, I showed them my booking receipt, a little annoyed, and they prepared another room for us, which was huge and had 3 double beds! We ordered room service... Read review

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Advantages: plenty to do, relaxed, vibrant, great year round climate & friendly people.
Disadvantages: very remote

...and helps to cool the area. *** Getting There*** We had free QANTAS flights (or Quaint Arse as the Aussies call them) so we didn’t have to worry about cost. However, flights from the UK take around 19 hours and can be obtained for around £700 return from most major airlines such as BA/Qantas/Emirate/Singapore/Luthansa etc. ***Accomodation*** Perth Park Royal Hotel 54 Terrace Road Perth, WA 6004 Phone: +61 8 9325 3811 Fax: +61 8 9221 1564 Centrally located between the main business district of St Georges Terrace and the beautiful Swan River and foreshore parkland. Close to the business precinct, shopping and Northbridge eating and entertainment options. Rooms & Charges; 191 rooms in total. Singles From AUS$124/£54. Doubles From AUD$124/£54. Check In: 2pm. Check Out: 11am. Services & Facilities; Minibar, Restaurant... Read review

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