Hotel Review
Mid-range Elizabeth Quay with river views
From
$190
/night
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DoubleTree Perth Waterfront proves you don't need to pay Ritz-Carlton prices to stay at Elizabeth Quay. The location is the selling point , riverfront position with direct water access, the same precinct restaurants, and the same sunset views from about half the room rate. Rooms are standard DoubleTree quality (reliable, unexciting), the warm cookie at check-in is still charming, and the water-view rooms genuinely deliver. It's not trying to be luxury and that honesty works in its favour.
Standard rooms are about 30sqm with the reliable DoubleTree formula: good bed (Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree), clean bathroom, work desk, and predictable everything. The difference between city-view and river-view is significant , always pay the extra $40-60 for river facing. Higher floors (15+) get the best outlooks across the Swan River to South Perth. The fit-out is functional rather than stylish, and some rooms are showing their age. Suites add a living area and make sense for families or longer stays.
Room Type | Size | From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Guest Room City View Most Popular | 30 sqm | $190 | Budget stays, short visits |
Guest Room River View | 30 sqm | $250 | Best value for waterfront |
King Suite River View | 50 sqm | $380 | Families, longer stays |
This is the hotel's trump card. Elizabeth Quay is Perth's best waterfront precinct , restaurants, ferry terminal, BHP Water Park for kids, and a genuine sense of place that the old Esplanade never had. The Ritz-Carlton is your neighbour. Perth Convention Centre is a 5-minute walk. Perth Underground station is 10 minutes for trains everywhere. Kings Park is 15 minutes uphill. The waterfront location does the heavy lifting that the hotel interiors don't.
Small outdoor pool, basic fitness centre, on-site parking ($35/day , cheaper than most CBD alternatives and worth having if you're driving). No spa. No executive lounge, which is a miss for a hotel that attracts plenty of business travellers. The Elizabeth Quay precinct itself fills the gaps , restaurants, bars, and public spaces outside your door replace the need for extensive in-house facilities.
The hotel restaurant serves adequate meals but nobody is eating here by choice when Elizabeth Quay has better options 2 minutes away. The lobby bar is fine for a quick drink. For breakfast, the hotel buffet is standard Hilton , reliable and unremarkable. Better to walk 5 minutes to any of the precinct cafes. Room service is available but limited.
At $190-310/night for standard rooms and $250-380 for river-view, this is Elizabeth Quay's value play. The Ritz-Carlton next door starts at $400-600 for a comparable view. If you're spending your days exploring Perth rather than lounging in the hotel, the DoubleTree gives you 80% of the Ritz location for 50% of the price. Hilton Honors members get additional value from points accumulation. It's the smart pick for practical travellers who prioritise location over luxury.