5-star hotel
Crown Towers Perth
It is a rare feat to outshine every other luxury property on a continent, but Crown Towers Perth has done exactly that, securing the title of Australia’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel for 2025. Rising above the Burswood Peninsula, the hotel isn’t just a place to sleep; it is a self-contained universe of high-gloss glamour that renders the short hop across the Swan River to the CBD almost unnecessary. The design is unashamedly maximalist—think 8,000 individually suspended crystal lights in the lobby and a tiered lagoon pool system that feels more Bali than Western Australia. Yet, the rooms remain the true anchor, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass that frames the Perth skyline like a cinematic wide shot. Inside, the details matter: deep oval soaking tubs, custom bespoke furnishings, and tech that anticipates your needs before you do. Dining is an endurance sport here. The seafood tower at Epicurean is a non-negotiable rite of passage, while Nobu’s black cod miso remains the city’s stickiest, most savory indulgence. Service is where the Five-Star rating proves its worth—staff don’t just attend; they anticipate, remembering your coffee order from yesterday and pressing the elevator button before you reach it. It’s expensive, yes, but for this level of polished execution, the premium feels justified.
