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Crown Towers Perth
It’s a rare alchemy when a casino hotel transcends its high-roller roots to become a genuine sanctuary, but Crown Towers Perth pulls off the trick with aplomb. Recently crowned Australia’s sole Forbes Five-Star hotel for 2025, this Burswood monolith feels less like a city stay and more like a balmy Balinese escape air-dropped into Western Australia. The drawcard is undeniable: The Enclave, a multi-tiered lagoon pool system where circular cabanas float like islands, offering a chlorinated reprieve from the dry Perth heat. Inside, the aesthetic is unashamedly maximalist—think 20-foot ceilings and ball-chain chandeliers—but the rooms temper the drama with neutral palettes, deep stone soaking tubs, and iPad-controlled tech that manages everything from the sheer curtains to the room service. Dining is a heavy hitter; skip the lobby bar for a table at Nobu for the requisite Black Cod Miso, or tackle the fresh seafood tower at Epicurean, which arguably sets the city’s buffet benchmark. While the check-in queue can occasionally rival airport security, the service, particularly in the Crystal Club, remains razor-sharp.