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.

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.

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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WA might be enormous, but the right insider knowledge brings its mysteries a whole lot closer.

“Western Australia is a land of record-breakers,” says Carolyn Tipper, a Travel Director working on AAT Kings Western Australia tours. “It has the second-longest fault line, the second-largest meteorite crater, the second-fastest flowing river—it just keeps surprising you. And every area has its charm.”

From tropics to deserts, Australia’s largest state is a land of extremes. You can’t see all of Western Australia in a lifetime, but with the right guide, you can discover its hidden pockets of magic.

Carolyn wishes to reach her guests’ hearts. “I want them to enjoy and be in awe,” she says. “I want them to have the holiday of a lifetime.”

1. Mimbi Caves

You wouldn’t expect a Great Barrier Reef in the outback – but that’s what you’ll find at Mimbi Caves. Once part of a 350-million-year-old reef, these caves hold marine fossils, ancient Indigenous rock art, and Dreamtime stories shared by a Gooniyandi guide.

“That’s when the real connection happens,” says Carolyn, who has taken guests through on the AAT Kings Wonders of the West Coast and Kimberley tour . “When guests connect, not just with the land, but with the people who have called it home for tens of thousands of years.”

Eye-level view of traveller exploring Mimbi Caves. — Walk through ancient limestone passages. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

2. Kalbarri National Park

Nothing prepares you for the Kalbarri Skywalk: a 25-metre platform jutting over Murchison Gorge, 100 metres above the red cliffs and river below. From July to October, join the AAT Kings Untamed Pilbara and West Coast tour to see over 1000 wildflower species paint the park, and listen as an Indigenous guide shares their uses, bush foods and medicine plants.

“I want our guests to have an emotional experience,” says Carolyn. “It’s not just about seeing the land, it’s about stepping into the stories.”

An aerial view of the Kalbarri Skywalk, one of the secret places in Western Australia, with visitors on the edge. — Stand on the Kalbarri Skywalk in Western Australia. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

3. Hamelin Bay Wines

Margaret River isn’t just a top wine region – it’s a winner in every category. Where the Indian and Southern Oceans collide, granite cliffs rise, limestone caves sprawl and Karri forests tower. It almost distracts from the world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Almost.

Out of over 100 cellar doors, AAT Kings pick Hamelin Bay Wines as a favourite. Hosted tastings of small-batch wines on the Western Wonderland tour end with a group meal. The menu shifting with the seasons.

“Get off the beaten track to one of WA’s most relaxed venues for some amazing red and white signature wines,” explains Carolyn, “accompanied with upmarket pub food.”

Spectacular views.

A person raising a glass of Chardonnay against a glowing Western Australia sunset. — Sip world-class wines at Hamelin Bay in Western Australia. (Image: Getty)

4. Wildflower Guided Walk, Kings Park

Western Australia is home to 12,000 native plant species – 3000 bloom in Kings Park’s Botanic Garden. Stroll past Kangaroo Paw, Banksia and blooms from the Goldfields, Stirling Ranges and Kimberley. “The diversity of Western Australia is immense,” says Carolyn, who leads guests through on the South Western Escape tour .

Couple enjoying the view from the Lotterywest Federation walkway at Kings Park and Botanical Garden. — Wander among thousands of native plant species. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

5. Hoochery Distillery

Did you know that between Kununurra and Emma Gorge lies the state’s oldest continuously operating distillery? Well, the oldest legal one. Set on a family farm, Hoochery Distillery was hand-built using materials found on the property, conjuring up award-winning rum from local sugarcane, wet season rainwater and yeast.

Today, visitors can sample a hearty nip of rum, along with whiskies and gins – all crafted using traditional, labour-intensive methods. It’s the ideal way to soak up the ‘spirit’ of the Kimberley on the AAT Kings’ Untamed Kimberley tour .

People enjoying a rum tasting at one of the secret places in Western Australia. — Sample award-winning rum. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

6. Geraldton

The wildflowers of the Midwest will make your heart blossom. In Geraldton, the Helen Ansell Art Gallery brings the region’s botanicals to life in vivid colour and intricate detail. In nearby Mullewa, wander bushland trails lined with everlastings and native blooms. Further afield, Coalseam Conservation Park bursts into carpets of pink, white, and yellow each spring. Do it all on the Wildflower Wanderer tour with AAT Kings.

woman walking through Wildflowers, Coalseam Conservation Park — Chase vibrant wildflower trails. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

7. El Questro

Wake up after a night under the stars at Emma Gorge Resort, ready to explore the mighty beauty of the El Questro Wilderness Park. With deep gorges, thermal springs, and cascading waterfalls, time slows here.

Join the AAT Kings’ Wonders of the West Coast and Kimberley tour to drift through Chamberlain Gorge, where sheer sandstone walls glow burnt orange in the sun, archer fish flick at the surface, and rock wallabies peer down from ledges above. Then, step into Zebedee Springs, a secret oasis of warm, crystal-clear pools among prehistoric Livistona palms – a moment of pure, wild stillness.

Emma Gorge Resort at El Questro. — Wake to adventure at Emma Gorge Resort. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

8. Lake Argyle

Once vast cattle country, Lake Argyle now sprawls like an inland sea – Western Australia’s largest freshwater lake, created by the damming of the Ord River. Scattered with over 70 islands, its glassy waters teem with life, like freshwater crocodiles, barramundi, bony bream, sleepy cod and over 240 bird species. That’s nearly a third of Australia’s avian population.

Glide across the lake’s surface on a cruise as part of AAT Kings’ Untamed Kimberley tour , where the silence is only broken by the splash of fish and the call of birds. For Carolyn, this place is a perfect example of how WA’s landscapes surprise visitors. “Lake Argyle is a big puddle of water that became a game-changer,” she says. “Seeing it from a boat, coach, and plane is mind-blowing. It puts time, isolation and the sheer scale into perspective.”

Aerial View of Triple J Tours on the Ord River, near Kununurra. — Glide past islands on Western Australia’s largest freshwater lake. (Image: Western Australia)

Discover more of Western Australia’s hidden gems and book your tour at aatkings.com.

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