InterContinental Perth City Centre by IHG

Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the InterContinental Perth City Centre by IHG, you get that immediate sense that someone put real thought into this place. The lobby has that calm, polished energy that five-star hotels sometimes get wrong — too cold, too showy — but this one actually feels welcoming. It’s the kind of arrival that sets the tone for everything that follows, and honestly, it delivers.

Location & Neighbourhood

Sitting right on Hay Street in the heart of Perth CBD, the location is genuinely hard to beat. You’re steps away from the city’s main shopping strip, close to the cultural precinct, and the Swan River isn’t far either — which matters more than you’d think once you’re actually here and want to stretch your legs. Couples especially seem to love it for this reason, and with a location score of 9.5 from guests on two-person trips, that’s not just marketing talk. Perth’s CBD is walkable in a way that surprises a lot of first-timers, and being planted right in the middle of it all makes a real difference.

The Rooms

The rooms carry that quiet luxury you’d expect from a property like this — well-considered finishes, proper blackout curtains (always a good sign), and enough space to actually feel like you’re not living out of your suitcase. The views, depending on which floor you’re on, can be genuinely impressive — Perth’s skyline has this clean, sun-drenched quality that looks especially good in the early morning. Everything feels maintained and fresh, which sounds like a low bar but you’d be surprised how many hotels miss it.

Breakfast

Breakfast here is one of those things worth factoring into your stay. You’ve got continental options, a full American-style spread, and a grab-and-go option if you’re heading out early — which, if you’re exploring Perth properly, you probably will be. I mean, it’s not just a token buffet situation; there’s enough variety that you won’t be eating the same thing two mornings in a row. Starting the day well here genuinely sets you up for whatever you’ve got planned across the city.

Why Guests Love It

With an overall guest rating of 8.7, the InterContinental Perth City Centre sits comfortably among the better-regarded five-star options in Western Australia’s capital. What keeps people coming back — or at least raving about it — seems to be the combination of a genuinely central position, rooms that feel properly luxurious without being fussy, and staff who seem to actually care. Perth itself is a city that rewards a good base, and this hotel functions as exactly that. If you’re visiting for the first time or returning and want to do it properly, this is a solid, well-earned choice.

The luxury concierge service in Perth secures rooftop opera seats, Pinnacles Desert helicopter picnics, and after-hours tours of the Perth Mint vaults.