Alex Hotel
50 James Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia
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Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Bicycles available
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Absolutely brilliant service again , yes we continue to come back to this fantastic boutique hotel.Early book in , late check out and the best people on front desk that you could ever meet .My bike was received by Alex staff with a confirmation photo sent to myself , (in a carton ) was stored securely until we departed on an international flight .Dinner at Shadow Wine Bar was again a class act .
Many thanks Alex staff , we look forward to your great service following our overseas holiday .
Many thanks Alex staff , we look forward to your great service following our overseas holiday .
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Enjoy the continental breakfasts & a glass of wine in the very comfortable lounge before dinner...
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Response from Alex Hotel, General Manager at Alex Hotel
Responded 10 Jun 2023
Hi casswood1946, Thank you for leaving us a review and your kind words about our staff. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that your experience at our restaurant next door was pleasant as well! Looking forward to having you back here at Alex (and Shadow Wine Bar!) Kind regards, Alex Team
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Art type hotel with small but functional rooms, no mini bar but breakfast provided on mezzanine level for room tariff , and tea & coffee making available complimentary at any time. Honour bar system as well, and lovely meals area and lounge with papers and books available, which can be utilised whenever desired. Bathrooms modern, gorgeous soaps & shampoos and lovely white towels. Rooms serviced daily for more than one night stays. Staff very helpful, bikes available, central location so easy walking everywhere.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking is free overnight but often well exceeds the $16 daily they offer. Depends when you take...
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Response from , Owner at Alex Hotel
Responded 5 Oct 2022
Hi CocoMali, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and are very grateful for all of the wonderful comments you have said and really appreciate it. Hope to welcome you back in the near future! Kind Regards, Nicole Guest Services Supervisor
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Good location for walking arodnd Perth. Central for all the cultural activities.
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly, rooms are very clean and have extra surprises such as pencil and paper for notes, with additional pencil sharpener. There are even ironing boards and irons available on every floor, from a store area, just take it to your room.
The rooms are not large and there is little storage for long term accomodation but they have all you need, The showers are great, there is even a small balcony.
The bed is a good size and comfortable.
No tea/coffee in the room but it is freely available on the mezanine where you can sit back and relax, (with additional fruit / pastries).
Breakfast is buffet style, very relaxed and a good choice of cereal, fruit, toasts etc.
cant find any negatives about the place at all.
We stayed 2 nights on arrival in Australia and one night prior to leaving.
One thing to be aware if you are arriving late.... have data roaming on so that you can contact reception to open the door.
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly, rooms are very clean and have extra surprises such as pencil and paper for notes, with additional pencil sharpener. There are even ironing boards and irons available on every floor, from a store area, just take it to your room.
The rooms are not large and there is little storage for long term accomodation but they have all you need, The showers are great, there is even a small balcony.
The bed is a good size and comfortable.
No tea/coffee in the room but it is freely available on the mezanine where you can sit back and relax, (with additional fruit / pastries).
Breakfast is buffet style, very relaxed and a good choice of cereal, fruit, toasts etc.
cant find any negatives about the place at all.
We stayed 2 nights on arrival in Australia and one night prior to leaving.
One thing to be aware if you are arriving late.... have data roaming on so that you can contact reception to open the door.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Alex Hotel, General Manager at Alex Hotel
Responded 9 Dec 2022
Hello Gillam203, Thanks for your absolutely lovely review-- we really appreciate it! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Alex and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Kind regards, Jeslyn
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
This hotel is in the middle of a very, very lively area, especially at weekends. It's good for bars, restaurants and nightlife, it's by the cultural and art centres and also just a 15 minute walk from Perth's shopping area.
All staff were fairly helpful and friendly.
Be aware the rooms are very compact. No wardrobe, only 2 hangers on wall pegs. No suitcase stand and not that much room about. Just a frosted glass swing door between the bedroom and toilet/shower.
Breakfasts are a bit hit and miss, with things like napkins, jam, bananas, available one day, but missing the next. Sometimes a staff member about and other times not. Tables cleared and cleaned sometimes and other times it seems one has to take one's own dirty plates etc. to the kitchen trolley and tables not cleaned... strange, but true.
We couldn't get a bulb in a room mirror replaced in 4 nights, which was annoying.
Could do better overall.
All staff were fairly helpful and friendly.
Be aware the rooms are very compact. No wardrobe, only 2 hangers on wall pegs. No suitcase stand and not that much room about. Just a frosted glass swing door between the bedroom and toilet/shower.
Breakfasts are a bit hit and miss, with things like napkins, jam, bananas, available one day, but missing the next. Sometimes a staff member about and other times not. Tables cleared and cleaned sometimes and other times it seems one has to take one's own dirty plates etc. to the kitchen trolley and tables not cleaned... strange, but true.
We couldn't get a bulb in a room mirror replaced in 4 nights, which was annoying.
Could do better overall.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Use the ear plugs made available...
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Response from , Owner at Alex Hotel
Responded 8 Nov 2022
Hi ATJ75, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, we appreciate all the feedback given. Our friendly staff would have been more than happy to provide you with additional hangers if you had asked and a suitcase stand. Thank you for providing feedback about breakfast and i do apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused and we will take the feedback into consideration. I believe the light bulb was replaced for you. Looking forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future!
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We stayed in one of their large rooms, the view of the city was amazing and the room was spacious, clean and well presented. We loved the minimalistic yet elegant style of the hotel and it's convenient location in Northbridge. We stayed over the weekend and did notice some sound transfer from the street but were not bothered by this and the room did have earplugs available. The staff were very friendly and available without being intrusive. We will stay again, highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip: Request city or sunset views
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Response from Louise Penman, General Manager at Alex Hotel
Responded 15 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words and this amazing feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Alex. If there is anything we can help you with during your next visit, please do not hesitate to let us know. We hope to see you soon ! The Alex Team x
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Quick overnight business trip. Parking literally a few metres away, cost me $13 overnight secure parking. Pretty good for central city parking. Location bang in cultural/foodie precinct, very enjoyable. Staff friendly and helpful (including the night manager, who had obviously got up to check me out at 6am!). Street frontage seems about 2 bicycles wide, but there is a lift to all 6 floors. I did not have the opportunity to check out the ground floor guest café, 1st floor guest lounge, or rooftop lounge, alas. All looked fine from a quick glance. Room was small and minimalist, with a tiny private balcony. Cute. Nothing I didn't need, and only one thing lacking that I did need. I really need a table (even a small one) to use as a workspace. Otherwise very satisfactory.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Higher floors would be further from street noise, which would probably matter on Friday/Saturday...
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Great location, decent price, stylish and comfortable communal areas. Rooms are a little small and lack any cupboard space. Rooms could be cleaned more often, unless you happen to be out at the time the cleaners come by they never come back, and they seem to change the time they clean each day. That said, I would recommend this hotel for location and general charm.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Get a room with a balcony
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This hotel is well situated if you are looking to frequent the cultural centre of Perth. There are a lot of local restaurants which makes dinning out easy. The hotel has a restaurant attached but you need to go down the street to get into it. There is a room top terrace where you could bring take outs. The hotel is modern and clean and the bed is very comfortable. The staff were lovely and tried to help out where they can/. Breakfast was continental with very fresh pastries, juice, toast and coffee. The help your self coffee is much better than the barista coffee that you need to pay extra for. However, I was disappointed that there was no body lotion as this is usual in most hotels, no shower cap, which meant my hair was always wet, the lighting in the room and bathroom was too low level and this made putting makeup on very challenging especially as there was no magnifying mirror. I don't understand modern hotels building without magnifying mirrors given Australia has an ageing population. The first room I was in did not allow wifi (also same in my colleagues room) and we were told most people go to level one to use their computers. I suggest this is not convenient for everyone and a wifi extender is needed to reach rooms. In addition I tried to imagine staying in this hotel with my partner for longer than one night as there is only two hooks available to hang clothes and no wardrobe, one tiny drawer and really limited space for bags and shoes. I would like to return but these features put me off especially given the high price of the room.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Higher corner rooms are larger and quieter but wifi access is problematic.
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Response from , Owner at Alex Hotel
Responded 17 Feb 2023
Hi WendM884, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate all of the feedback that has been provided. I am sorry to hear about you not having a shower cap, please ask our staff members and we can provide this for you. We are delighted to see you had a very enjoyable stay with us here at the Alex. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Nicole Guest Services Supervisor
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Honestly this is my favourite Perth hotel. Just had our second stay and I just feel so happy and at home here.
The beds are comfortable, the shower is lovely, breakfast is yummy and location is great.
Our first stay I was taken aback by no fridge in the room but the fridge on the mezzanine is sufficient for any storage needs we had (ie leftover UberEats 😂) and there’s an abundance of filtered water conveniently bottled in glass to take to the room. The coffee machine for guests 24/7 is great too! I feel like the hotel has made decisions with sustainability in mind that at first seem weird but after experiencing them I appreciate them.
A review I saw mentioned this is a glorified hostel. Perhaps that’s why I like it! The communal areas feel like you could make new friends there while doing some work or enjoying a drink, but the rooms and bathrooms feel closer to a luxury hotel.
Location is fantastic, especially for someone like me that doesn’t drive in the city, being so close to the train and bus stations. The trees around the hotel create a relaxed vibe right on the edge of busy Northbridge. I’ve honestly never heard much noise during the night but you are in the nightlife heart of Perth so it’s to be expected.
Breakfast - seems minimalistic at first but everything is QUALITY. A barista is there during breakfast to make awesome coffee. I dream of the spinach scrolls and fig fruit bread after leaving!
Thankyou Alex Hotel, you have a happy customer here!
The beds are comfortable, the shower is lovely, breakfast is yummy and location is great.
Our first stay I was taken aback by no fridge in the room but the fridge on the mezzanine is sufficient for any storage needs we had (ie leftover UberEats 😂) and there’s an abundance of filtered water conveniently bottled in glass to take to the room. The coffee machine for guests 24/7 is great too! I feel like the hotel has made decisions with sustainability in mind that at first seem weird but after experiencing them I appreciate them.
A review I saw mentioned this is a glorified hostel. Perhaps that’s why I like it! The communal areas feel like you could make new friends there while doing some work or enjoying a drink, but the rooms and bathrooms feel closer to a luxury hotel.
Location is fantastic, especially for someone like me that doesn’t drive in the city, being so close to the train and bus stations. The trees around the hotel create a relaxed vibe right on the edge of busy Northbridge. I’ve honestly never heard much noise during the night but you are in the nightlife heart of Perth so it’s to be expected.
Breakfast - seems minimalistic at first but everything is QUALITY. A barista is there during breakfast to make awesome coffee. I dream of the spinach scrolls and fig fruit bread after leaving!
Thankyou Alex Hotel, you have a happy customer here!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alex Hotel, General Manager at Alex Hotel
Responded 9 Feb 2024
Hi 706penelopes, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad to have you with us again and are thrilled to hear that you feel at home here- it's all we want for our guests! We are also pleased to hear that you appreciated our sustainability ethos and hope you made some friends on our mezzanine area as well. Hopefully you got the chance to explore our wonderful city and Northbridge as well and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future, along with our yummy spinach scrolls and fruit loaf! Kind regards, Alex Team
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Beautifully appointed hotel, with a homey feel! For travellers not from Perth this hotel is in a great location and close to everything you would want to see in Perth. Very inviting breakfast and the honour bar system was an excellent idea! We did miss being able to make a tea in the room but this was made up by the comfortable lounge and roof top area. I would highly recommend this hotel and give the staff a 10/10
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: Our room had a balcony on a Bar side, I did see that ear plugs were available but it was also...
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Iddefiayrly take a large room room. There is car parking atCCP state library next door. It's about 24$ a day.
They are a 24 hour reception, so if you give them an estimate of what time you will be arriving I'm sure they will accomodate you. There are plenty of taxis and Uber's in Perth available at all hours so your transport is not an issue at all. The taxis are lined up outside the airport waiting for each flight. Enjoy your trip.
Hello Pauline,
Yes, the hotel has a lift and our restaurant Shadow Wine Bar trades pre and post most theatre times.
Thankyou,
Alan
Hi there. The Alex is a quirky, gorgeous little hotel. You can easily walk to the train station. Parking is in the Wilson car park attached to the hotel and there is a cost. I think it's about $12 per day????? Breakfast is awesome - you help yourself to all sorts of goodies. No bacon and eggs etc but plenty to choose from. The beds are big and comfortable. Hope that helps.
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S$170 - S$244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Hotel
What are some of the property amenities at Alex Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Alex Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Alex Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
Are any cleaning services offered at Alex Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Alex Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Alex Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.