Alex Hotel

Hotel · Perth ·

Alex Hotel

Hotel · Perth ·

Contemporary hotel with rooftop terrace and espresso bar

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50 James St, Perth WA 6000, Australia Get directions

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On the Grid : Alex Hotel

"Located in the heart of Northbridge, Alex Hotel is central to Perth's cultural hub and the perfect choice for a weekend stay. The interiors are crafted in a contemporary look and feel. Importantly, they also offer complimentary wifi, continental breakfast, smart TV’s and much welcomed fresh air from opening windows or private balconies." - Daniel Elliott

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Alex Hotel

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"Alex Hotel, Northbridge by Daniel Elliott. Located in the heart of Northbridge, Alex Hotel is central to Perth's cultural hub and the perfect choice for a weekend stay. The interiors are crafted in a contemporary look and feel. Importantly, they also offer complimentary wifi, continental breakfast, smart TV’s and much welcomed fresh air from opening windows or private balconies."

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Alex Hotel

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Alex Hotel, a Design Boutique Hotel Perth, Australia

"Located in Perth CBD, Alex Hotel boasts free WiFi and an onsite bar and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a drink and relax on the rooftop terrace, which offers beautiful views of the city. Alex Hotel Perth is a 10-minute walk from Hay Street Shopping Area and a 10-minute drive from Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Perth Airport is a 20-minute drive away. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature city views. Some offer a balcony. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge area. You can use free bicycles to explore the city sights. Also on offer are laundry facilities and an airport shuttle service." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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Alex Hotel

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Alex Hotel (Perth, Western Australia) 7 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"If the owners of your favorite café — or in this case, your favorite wine bar or small-batch distillery — suddenly got into the hotel game, you’d probably sit up and notice. So it is with Alex Hotel, located in the heart of Perth’s buzzing Cultural Centre neighborhood. The team behind it already had a good thing going before opening the doors to this cool 74-room hotel. Several good things, in fact, and Alex Hotel is just the latest in a series." - Tablet Hotels

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Alex Hotel

Kerry M G.

Google

What a fantastic hotel this is in the heart of Perth! As a solo traveler sometimes you feel a bit alone...not at this locale! Everyone on the AH team were engaging, helpful and genuinely happy to be there! Special thanks to Nicky & Jess for taking care of my needs! The only thing that was missing from my point of view was a fridge in the room I was in, but there is a commercial fridge on the 1st level that you can label you food and drop in there. The chilled, filtered, glass bottles of water were so welcomed due to the 40 degree weather Perth was experiencing! The room was in tune with the minimalistic message that the hotel advertising. The bed was really comfy and shower pressure was perfect! I was a mere 5 min walk to the concert venue (ICF) and lots of food choices within that short walking distance. The state library parking is located right beside the hotel, so that was really handy. The decor and vibe of the hotel was so eclectic and so enjoyable! Breakfast was a solid offering served up on the first floor...so good! If you are wanting a memorable experience in Perth, check on to this hotel! Loved it all, highly recommend!

601gillianw

Google

It’s a long time since I’ve been this disappointed in a hotel.|We had chosen this after looking at lots of hotels and thought it looked really lovely from their website and instagram. As we were coming for 6 nights we booked a slightly larger room with a balcony. I really thought it was going to be lovely.|When we went to our room (having been made to switch as the first key didn’t work) I was convinced we had been given the wrong room. It was a small square box with the tiniest balcony that could only fit one small metal chair. When I went down to check I was told this was correct. A balcony room for 2 people does not have space for 2 people on the balcony.|The room itself had nothing in it, simply a bed, a tv and a small wooden table with 1 drawer. There was no wardrobe, no set of drawers, no safe, no kettle, no fridge., not even a suitcase stand. Nothing. (Some of this I should have read on their room description but at a minimum I’d expect a hotel to have somewhere to hang clothes (there were 2 pegs).|If I could have checked out and moved to another hotel I would but by now Perth was full for the cricket.|On a more positive note, the hotel is decorated really stylishly and, when open, has a beautiful rooftop bar. The location is mostly great. Train station about 5 mins walk and lots of great bars and restaurants nearby. Beware though on Saturday night we were still wide awake at 3am listening to people singing In a bar down the street. There is no soundproofing (earplugs are provided but don’t drown out the noise).|Overall it was just really disappointing, if I’d been staying for 1 or 2 nights (not Saturday), and didn’t need to unpack it would have been fine but just not what we were expecting at all.

Ben R.

Google

This is without question the loudest hotel I've ever stayed at. The rooms are fine but small. The look of the hotel is cute. But there's live music all night, cars making a ton of noise until 3am, then the shops start making noise at like 7am. The walls are paper thin so you hear your neighbors sneezing. Also our ac was hit or miss

Matthew T

Google

A great location for the entertainment and eateries in Northbridge, including the LGBT quarter. The room was compact and bijou - not even space for a wardrobe, just a couple of hooks with hangers on the wall. The bathroom was nicely finished, though small, and weirdly had the towel rail actually inside the shower cubicle which is rather odd, unless you like damp towels. And one of those fancy shower cubicles with no door so water splashed all over the rest of the bathroom too. Poor design choices. The blinds in the frosted bathroom window didn't seem to work, but I guess nobody outside can see anything other than your blurred naked outline so it's ok. Linens and towels were clean, as was the room - not really big enough to get dirty. We booked a "balcony" room, although that is a very grand description of the less than 1metre square platform. Only space for a single chair and a view into the restaurant kitchen opposite so totally not worth paying extra for the "balcony". No tea of coffee or water in the room, so in standard hotel ratings this place wouldn't even qualify as three star. However, unlimited tea and coffee is available in the 1st floor lounge. I say unlimited, though they made it quite clear at check-in that unless you pay for breakfast there is no access to the tea and coffee during the breakfast hours. Which, let's face it, is when most people are wanting a tea or coffee so again, like the description on the balcony, the tea and coffee provision is slightly mis-stated. Being close to clubs and bars, the hotel is nice enough to provide complimentary earlier plugs. If you're an early sleeper you'll need them. Staff was very pleasant and helpful during check-in. If you want a small no-frills room in a great location, you'll love the Alex. If you value a nice coffee in bed, go somewhere else.

J7589AQstephenp

Google

This is a fantastic hotel. So central and close to everything. We have been to this hotel before so we booked it again. The staff are wonderful and very friendly. The room was large and very clean and had everything you needed. The rooftop is amazing to sit with your morning coffee or a drink. This hotel is highly recommended.

Tony E.

Google

A cool hotel in a perfect location to explore Perth. Close to the train station and bus station, lots of great bars and restaurants nearby and we would highly recommend staying here. The staff were all fantastic, helpful and professional and our room had everything we needed. Hot and cold drinks available in the breakfast area at all times and we would definitely come back. Thank you team Alex hotel - 10/10 from us

Maria K.

Google

I agree with comments, whilst this is a very nice looking hotel with great art work and good bed, it might be just suffice for some. The continental breakfast was 28$ per person if not included in the room price, and that’s bread (a good one thought) with butter and jam, no cheese or cutlets, it included also cereals and chia yogurt - very good quality too. The fruits were nice. The coffee you get is from a thermos and even though there is a barista, they obviously don’t know how to make a coffee mixing the machine coffee which gone broken with heated milk… why the barista is at the breakfast in the first place if not making coffee for the guest (paying a premium for a breakfast) I would have a question. We were unfortunate to have a cockroach in the room (with small balcony and one chair as someone nicely put it) so we had to pack our bags during Christmas night and move. I was surprised by the front desk lady asking the day after how was the new room and we said that 6th floor was nicer than 5th, then she replied that it was the only option on the day, not sure why to ask a question then only to say “well unfortunate for you”. Otherwise the coffee machine and tea on the 1st floor worked fine for us. One thing I don’t get is the vanity water going all around the place - the tap is clearly out of place in both rooms same problem. The noise from the street is there, when the other area around will get finished this place will come into light from a totally different angle. And yes, they have a very nice roof top terrace which makes it up for many of the things. I also found 4 hangers a bit too little for the room.

Brogana

Google

Staff were very friendly, nice, and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable, although a bit on the small side and with minimal amenities (no desk etc). The hotel is well situated in a lively area of town, although that comes with the caveat that it was incredibly noisy (outside?) on a Friday night.

Andjelka J.

Yelp

I want to move into this place! Like a "hostel for grow ups", Alex Hotel in the heart of Northbridge I would say is Perth's best hotel. The place feels lively, communal, and has a spirited creative vibe. When you walk in you're greeted by a friendly reception who don't have the usual "ring bell for service" attitude, but rather a "welcome to your new home!" feel. I haven't actually stayed in a room so I can't speak for that, but there is: 74 rooms, 24 hour reception, homemade communal breakfast, free WiFi, lobby cafe doubles as a co working space and there's complimentary chic bicycles to explore Perth city. It's beautifully furnished and thoughtfully curated with the 'traveller' rather than 'tourist' in mind, and as a 'local' I would kind becoming a staycation 'regular' at the Alex Hotel.

Rain B.

Yelp

Disappointing! Disappointing 2nd time around. Reception staff friendly and helpful. They make nice coffee downstairs, however the idea of no coffee making facilities in the room would be fine except the coffee upstairs was either cold, stewed or empty! Doors no longer fit properly so the wind and the noise from the hotel opposite seep in! With a full hotel the breakfast staff (only one) cannot cope and so if there are any spare tables these are not cleaned as the staff are too busy making speciality coffees! The breakfast ran out each day unless we were there at 7am. The little fruit bowl in the middle of the table is big enough for a family of 4 not for a whole hotel. The muffins never enough to go around, if more came they were gone in the blink of an eye! By no means a "hearty continnetal breakfast" as advertised!! The noise from the cleaning staff was awful, slamming of doors, shouting to see if anyone was in a room, not servicing the rooms that asked to be serviced until last. Beds not made properly.

Ricky P.

Yelp

Stayed here for our 10 year anniversary. It's a great boutique hotel. You feel very relaxed and at home. Their front desk staff are so friendly. We we're on the six floor with amazing views from the balcony. The rooftop area is also amazing especially with the views at sunset over the city skyline. Highly recommend this hotel. Great location as well. We love the decor and the rooms were comfortable with quality linen and towels. I travel a lot for work over east and wish that this type of hotel is available on the east coast. A must stay for people wanting a little different to your usual hotels.

Victoria V.

Yelp

Perth's newest addition to the hotel scene, Alex Hotel has popped up in funky Northbridge, surrounded by bars, cafes and the cultural hub of the city, and just a quick hop across to the CBD. Although rooms are on the petite side, they are perfectly comfortable, the bathroom is compact but well lit with a seriously good shower, and the Sodashi amenities are an added luxury. The 'hip' facets include a spacious and comfortable lounge area with complimentary tea & coffee, plus an honour bar stocked with beer, wine and soft drinks. Breakfast is a delicious continental buffet with all but the gluten free bread made in house. Perfectly good filter coffee and tea are offered on the buffet, or order from the lobby level barista (extra cost). Outside the door is a great Japanese restaurant, two blocks away a superb Mexican, across the road a couple of busy pubs and sports bars, and cafes abound. For some peace and quiet grab a beer or wine from the honour bar and retreat to the 6th floor's rooftop terrace! Whilst I wouldn't recommend this place to the average business man - or my Dad! - for anyone who likes their hotel to have a bit of character then the Alex delivers in spades. Keeping in mind the area is surrounded by bars, earplugs are stocked in the bathroom and, although I didn't need them, my colleague mentioned the noise was a problem for him on one night.

Fitfun F.

Yelp

My colleagues were in town for a meeting. We got to share the accommodations as we booked several rooms. In one of the rooms we booked was a single double bed. Toilet & shower en suite. The window in shower was floor to ceiling. The window screens could open so you could get a view of the street. Very Au naturale. Check in was uncomplicated & no barrier between reception and guest. Downstairs lobby was like a comfortable home. The dining area upstairs had a self service bar!! My colleague K got in late. So after checking in we went for dinner round the corner at Flipside burgers recommended by the Alex Hotel. Being in Northbridge the eating joints and drinking holes was endless. Across the road was the Brass Monkey for drinking aficionados. The train station was 5 mins walk towards CBD. However there is no train to the airport. So despite the convenience of the nearby train station you have to catch a taxi, Uber or try the airport bus shuttle. Neat package if u ride a bicycle. Bicycles are allowed on train as long as it is not peak time in morning and afternoon.

Isabella M.

Yelp

Stayed here last night for our show at the Gallery. Such a beautiful, cool little hotel. We loved it. I've stayed in so many new - I guess you could call them hipster - hotels around the world and so many of them are over styled and impractical. But this place was so simple and intuitive. I loved the communal breakfast area and 'honour bar' , where guests serve themselves and write down what they have on a docket. The lounge area with board games was pretty cool too. Food is great!

Steve S.

Yelp

Phenomenal. The design and decor reminds me of the show Black Mirror. The staff is super friendly and completely accommodating. You can help yourself to beer in the bar. Their amenities are awesome too! The best shower ive had in a while with really yummy smelling shampoo, conditioner and body wash. They even give you two pairs of earplus. I'm legit bummed i may never spend a night in this hotel again as i probably wont find myself near perth again. Great stay!