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Mall are a block or two away from this hotel. The neat, no-frills rooms were
thoroughly renovated with funky colors and high-quality beds in 2001, and the
lobby, restaurant and bar were refurbished in 2003. The rooms are small, but a
nice room in this location for this price can't be beaten.
334 Murray St. (between William and King sts.), Perth, WA 6000. & 08/9322 2844; Accor, 1300/88 4400 in
Australia, 800/221-4542 in the U.S. and Canada, 020/8283 4500 in the U.K., or 0800/44 4422 in New Zealand.
Fax 08/9321 6314. www.accorhotels.com.au. 192 units (all with shower only). A$95 (US$62) double. Extra
person A$27 (US$18). Children under 13 stay free in parent's room with existing bedding. AE, DC, MC, V. Dis-
counted self-parking A$9.90 (US$6.45) at the nearby Queen St. car park. Bus: Red CAT Stop 15 “Murray St.
Mall West”; Blue CAT Stop 17 “Hay St. Mall West.” Airport shuttle. Amenities: Restaurant; 2 bars; tour desk;
car-rental desk; business center; babysitting; coin-op laundry; same-day dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV w/pay
movies, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
River View on Mount Street On a quiet leafy street a short walk
from the city and Kings Park, these roomy studio apartments in a 1960s block
were refurbished in 1999 with new kitchens and bathrooms, fresh carpets and
curtains, and smart-looking fittings. The result is great style at a great price.
Some have distant views of the river a few blocks away. Maid service is weekly.
The helpful on-site managers loan hair dryers and irons. You can breakfast at the
Mount Street Café downstairs (p. 435), which also sells prepared curries and
deli items. No smoking.
42 Mount St., Perth, WA 6000. & 08/9321 8963. Fax 08/9322 5956. www.riverview.au.com (not
“riverview.com.au”). 50 units (all with shower only). A$85-A$95 (US$55-US$62) apt (some sleep up to 3).
Weekly rates available. AE, MC, V. Limited free parking. Bus: Red CAT Stop 18 “QVI” (over the fwy. footbridge
accessed from the corner of St. Georges Terrace and Milligan St.). Airport shuttle. Amenities: Cafe; access to
nearby golf course and health club; tour desk; car-rental desk; coin-op laundry; laundry/same-day dry clean-
ing service; nonsmoking rooms. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, kitchenette, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
ON THE BEACH
Hotel Rendezvous Observation City Perth One of the few beachside
places to stay in Perth is this 17-story complex right on the never-ending sands
of Scarborough Beach. Its no-fuss ambience makes it popular with vacationing
Aussies. Most of the rooms, which will be refurbished from mid-2003, have pri-
vate balconies with ocean views. Some rooms have dataports, and most suites
have separate sleeping quarters. Among the entertainment venues is a British-
style pub popular with locals, a live music lounge, and a dance club.
The Esplanade, Scarborough Beach, WA 6019. & 1800/067 680 in Australia, or 08/9245 1000. Fax 08/9245
1345. www.rendezvoushotels.com. 333 units (150 with shower only). A$230-A$350 (US$150-US$228) dou-
ble; A$550 (US$358) and up, suite. Extra person A$50 (US$33). Children under 18 stay free in parent's room
with existing bedding. Ask about packages. AE, DC, MC, V. Valet parking A$20 (US$13); self-parking A$7
(US$4.55). A daily courtesy shuttle operates between the hotel, Perth city, Burswood Casino, Fremantle, and
a local mall. Bus: 400. Amenities: 3 restaurants; 4 bars; heated outdoor pool; children's wading pool; 2 out-
door day/night tennis courts; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; limited watersports-equipment rentals; bike rental;
children's recreation room; concierge; tour desk; business center (Mon-Fri); shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr.
room service; in-room massage; babysitting; coin-op laundry; same-day laundry/dry cleaning; executive-level
rooms. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, kitchenette, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
IN FREMANTLE
There's a perpetual holiday atmosphere in this picturesque port city. Although
you're 19km (12 miles) from Perth's city center, public transport is good, so you
can happily explore all of Perth from here—and most of the top attractions are
in Freo anyhow. There are good restaurants and a happening nightlife, too.
Danum House Hostess Christine Sherwin has created a welcoming
haven in her beautiful Federation (ca. 1909) home, a short walk from town.
One room, decked out in heritage reds and greens, opens onto a cottage garden.
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