The Melbourne Hotel

We booked a small function for my wife's 40th birthday and couldn't be happier with our choice of The Melbourne Hotel. We started with drinks at the rooftop bar—great atmosphere and stunning views—then moved downstairs to the Grand Orient for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was attentive throughout. We also stayed overnight, and the rooms were neat, tidy, and very comfortable. Overall, the service, quality, and location were all outstanding. Highly recommend for a special occasion or a weekend getaway!

Loved everything about this hotel. Clean, comfortable, good facilities, friendly reception staff, location. Choice of coffee shops across the road and many restaurants within easy walking distance. Transport links, bus and train, within a few minutes walk. Would stay again. Shut the door when having a shower so alarm doesn't go off, can be fined if it does, and watch fingers in glass doors they are heavy !

I had an exceptional stay at The Melbourne Hotel Perth. From the moment I walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The hotel beautifully balances its historic charm with modern amenities—every detail feels thoughtfully curated. The room was spacious, clean, and well-appointed with a very comfortable bed and luxurious touches throughout. I especially appreciated the quiet atmosphere despite being in such a central location. It's within walking distance of great restaurants, shops, and public transport. Dining at the hotel's restaurants was also a highlight. Whether you're after a quick bite or a more refined experience, there's something for every taste. Highly recommend The Melbourne Hotel for anyone visiting Perth—whether for business or leisure, it’s a standout option that delivers on comfort, style, and service.

Stayed in a Raw Heritage Room for one night. It has a nice 'old meets new' charm to it BUT no door on the bathroom so there is no privacy at all. The toilet is in this bathroom too, again no door and no exhaust fan above the toilet. The fridge wasn't cooling which was probably something to do with it overheating in the cupboard it was in. The light in the alcove above the fridge (where the coffee machine sits) couldn't be turned off so we wedged pillows in there to try and block out the light! The location was perfect for an event at RAC Arena so we would stay here again for this reason but in one of the modern rooms next time, if the price matches or is less than somewhere else close by.

I enjoy staying here for work. Has an earthy undertone feel with clean and fresh rooms. Raw Heritage room is definitely my favourite. Quick check-in, staff always friendly and the best duck pancakes in Perth.

The restaurant and restaurant staff were awesome, the breakfast bar and staff were also great and all the meals were of a high standard. The front counter staff were not helpful and very very rude, when asking questions they would not help and were very blunt and told me that they had explained them selves enough and they did not need to help me anymore. The only reason I stayed there was because work booked it, I would never book to stay at the Melbourne hotel and I will ask my admins to book somewhere else in the future , I was spoken to like a child and is if I knew nothing about staying in a motels.

Love The Melbourne Hotel, great location. We stayed in a Raw Heritage room, the only downside being the toilet/bathroom has no door, so not very romantic! We ordered room service early afternoon, took 40 minutes to arrive, (uber eats would have been faster!) champagne accompanied with wine glasses, not flutes, admittedly trivial, but something easy to fix for a 4 star hotel. Breakfast in the lobby cafe was fantastic! The room was quiet, no noise from guests, and aircon worked a treat. If you are counting on an evening at the rooftop bar, check to see if it is booked out first for an event, but if so, plenty of other bars nearby for a cocktail. All that said, I would recommend and look forward to our next stay!

Loved everything about this hotel. Clean, comfortable, good facilities, friendly reception staff, location. Choice of coffee shops across the road and many restaurants within easy walking distance. Transport links, bus and train, within a few minutes walk. Would stay again.

with Homeless Hobos and Street Dwellers living literally next door, carry a full pack as you will be asked by a 'bum' for a 'bum' of a smoke or a cash donation. this area is Sketchy at best and the 'Sketchy' vibe continues inside as well. Bait & Switch is the oldest Con in the book and this property has it down to a science! i booked a picture and description and was told i'm the liar and i have a reading deficiency. never have i been so scammed. well once in miami and that is a totally different story. and a lot less money. be aware that a full price suite may not be a suite but just another room, with a name attached as if that changes facts? this building had a history of ill repute and basically hasn't changed.

Stayed with family here for a few nights in June 2018. The staff were very friendly. Classy lounges, bar & dining. Foods is quite good too, especially loved the Hattendo buns. The rooms are definitely in the unique category. Enjoyed the stay here & will be back again. Recommend staying in this Hotel in Perth.

The ladies at check in, if I could give you individually 5 stars I would. The only set back of the check in is there is next to no parking at the hotel. Basically there is approx 20 bays for the entire hotel guests and staff. "The room" we paid extra and received a balcony room. This has its charm and I must say was exactly how described on the website. Very well appointed and clean. There is the expected road noise but my issue was the warmth and stuffiness of the room - the aircon just wasn't cool enough and the only fresh air comes from opening the balcony door which opens onto a large shared balcony so that comprises security. I dropped half a star for that. There is no room service on a Sunday - wtf ! Also no room service after 8pm at night - wtf. Lastly my pet annoyance - is tipping in Australia. The bills for the cafe has an American style tipping area, which was presented for payment prior to receiving food. Why would anyone pay a tip prior to getting their food? When I refused a tip I received a roll Of the eyes and was then worried about the quality of my food. All in all a nice hotel in the west end of Perth and I would stay here again.

The Melbourne is an elegant bar on the outskirts of the CBD. The facade was built in 1897, and gives The Melbourne a strong sense of character. Unlike a lot of places that call themselves a "hotel", but are really bars, The Melbourne is an actual four-star hotel, as well as a bar and restaurant. The bar has a good range of beers, with James Squire featuring prominently. Which is no surprising, considering the James Squire logo is emblazoned on their fences outside. The bar has a very upmarket, yuppie feels, and most of the patrons seem to be workers from the CBD flocking to The Melbourne for a beer and a powwow. The food is typical pub grub, although more expensive than most places with similar menus. The Melbourne is a decent place for a beer, if you find yourself in the upper parts of Hay Street. However, there are cheaper watering holes towards the CBD.

I attended a work lunch here on a Friday recently! Sat in the cafe area out the back. There is a bar area at the front as well as a more fine dining restaurant within the hotel. They also have accommodation available which I wasn't aware of. As far as the menu goes, it was huge, so much to chose from. I ended up choosing the Vegetable Stack which was delicious - a selection of grilled vegetables with a crumbed polenta pattie on the side! I would head back here again for the same dish. It was a large table on the day and no-one had any complaints about their food. There was a great selection of dishes around the table from salads, to steak sandwiches to pasta dishes. For such a large table our food came pretty quickly and the staff were happy to assist with our queries! Price-wise my food was $22.00 and was a large serving which I think for a pub type meal in the city is about standard.

Most unaccommodating hotel ever. We decided to stay another night, & they jacked the price of our current room way up. We decided we'd take the cheaper room two doors over. Rather than let us move our stuff into the new room, they expected us to pack up, put our stuff in storage or the car, check out of one room, & then check into the new room (all while they knew I have broken bones & am pregnant). Then they came & did an in-room inspection before we left. Humiliating & bizarre! 5 star is a joke!!! We just left. Also, the in-room dining choices were pathetic. Poor customer service from people who barely speak English. Rooms are small. The door was peeling apart. That's not 5 star. Never stay here. Go to Crown Towers for nice amenities.

The cafe section of the Melbourne pretends to be a fine-dining restaurant during the weekday lunch period. Nice tablecloths disguise rickety lightweight tables and chairs and the expensive menu prices try to give the regular bistro menu more value than it deserves. The whole façade is obviously intended to capture some lunch business from the surrounding resource industry personnel and it succeeds in that goal. The smallish room fills up with people on the dot of 12noon and empties out again just as quickly at 1pm. The service is amazingly quick - to satisfy the resource workers that work long hours and to whom time means money. I haven't tried many of the dishes but I can advise that the tempura snapper is basically decent fish and chips with salad, the burgers are fine but cost over $20 and the grilled barramundi is nice but aims more for quantity than quality. Although I have been critical, I would eat at the Melbourne Cafe again as it is handy to my office, the service is fast and friendly, the food is ok and generally my lunches there are paid for by my company.

This beautiful old building mostly plays host to men over 40 who work in the resources sector and talk about the stock market whilst eating steak sandwiches and drinking beer. I've held a few conferences in their rooms and they have always done a great job.

If I had a dollar for every time I confused this place with The Brisbane Hotel (in Highgate) I'd be the richest lost guy ever right now. I never seem to get it right, so most of my visits to the Melbourne have been alone, looking around awkwardly, making several trips to the toilet to pass the time. It's a classy joint, and fairly easy going. I like the heritage facade and salvaged interiors. Good for a few laid back drinks on a Sunday arvo.

I've always admired this hotel/bar even if it is situated nowhere near its namesake. But I suppose we have the Brisbane Hotel in Perth also. Unlike the latter, this actually is a place of accomodation, and a really nice place to kick back and enjoy a beer even if you're not staying here. The Melbourne was built just before the turn of last century and its wonderful to see most of its heritage intact, unlike many other historic buildings in Perth which have had their best bits demolished and perhaps some pity excuse of a 'facade' only remaining. It's clean, white aesthetic means it also stands out amid the red-brick heritage buildings we're used to seeing in this city. Drinks are well-priced and the food on the menu all looks good, though I've yet to try any to be honest. Will have to make this a meeting place with a couple of friends to enjoy some bevvies and spot of pub grub, although grubby I strongly doubt the food will be.