Set in delightful grounds, overlooking the beautiful city of Perth, this Victorian ... more
building is just a short walk from the city centre and has its own large private car park.Originally built in 1853, Sunbank House is now a privately owned 4-star small h...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Overlooking the city of Perth and River Tay this delightful Victorian Villa offers ... more
traditional elegance and comfort It sits in its own large garden with private car park and is conveniently situated within walking distance of the city centre The Sunba...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Central location, good area, value for money, clean and comfy. Disadvantages: Occasional sagging mattresses, plus check your account carefully.
Recently I spent four nights at the Goodearth hotelPerth Western Australia. Here's how I got on.
I booked my accommodation through hotelclub.com and can report that the website was safe and secure when processing my payment of $A428 for the four nights. At $107 per night (approx 45 pounds) it seemed good value to me.
Initially, I tried to book this hotel through a Queensland travel agent. They told me there were no rooms available for the period I wanted, and tried to cajole me into going to another inner city Perthhotel.
That was when I tried doing the booking myself on the internet, and fortunately, found accommodation at the Goodearth on the nights I wanted.
So Ciao readers should be aware that just because a travel agent states there are no rooms, it is worthwhile trying the internet instead !
On arrival at the hotel ...
Advantages: Great location, clean and comfortable Disadvantages: some dangerous corners in the room and no bedside table or light on my side
Perth Travelodge, Hay Street
LOCATION:
This is a 3 star hotel in the centre of Perth with 123 rooms (some of these are inter connecting for families) within walking distance of the Swan River or the Northridge shopping area with loads of restaurants and clubs. It is on Hay Street .The reception area is small with a couple of tables and some comfortable chairs, it certainly was not luxurious but served the purpose, The staff at the desk were extremely friendly and helpful whenever we asked for advise re transport or things to do etc. The restaurant opened out from this area.
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The hotel itself has its own restaurant called ?Armada? with a bar which was partly inside and partly outside with umbrellas. It looked quite nice. Food was on a par with European prices; fish and chips (red snapper) with fresh salad was $19 Aus ...
Advantages: Beautifully set out, lavish garden displays and an elegant old building Disadvantages: A pity Government House itself is not open more often for tours.
I recently had a few days in Perth (September 2008) and had the opportunity to look at Government House, located in the city centre.
My first view of this stately building (built 1863) was from behind the tall railings that surround the elegant structure, set in lavish gardens. .
Through the fence, I could see mysterious Gothic archways, imposing towers, official flags and I must admit, it inspired a closer look.
But when I started making inquiries, it appeared that the building itself was only open for guided tours about three or four times a year. So if you are visiting Perth, you would indeed be lucky to coincide with one of these dates, which are advertised in the press.
Nevertheless, I began walking around the fenced perimeter of the house and gardens, wondering if it was possible to at least get into to see ...
