Alex Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Alex Hotel is a design-led 4-star boutique in Northbridge with a free top-floor guest lounge, an in-house restaurant and a 6-7 minute walk to the train station — it scores 8.8.
Alex Hotel is a design-led 4-star boutique in Northbridge with a free top-floor guest lounge, an in-house restaurant and a 6-7 minute walk to the train station — it scores 8.8.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Alex Hotel runs about 74 rooms, from compact singles up to family rooms, and the design is the reason to come. Each room carries its own decorative touches in a warm modern style that feels nothing like a chain — the kind of place where the furniture was clearly chosen with some taste. Every room has a flat-screen TV, air-con and an en-suite. Worth flagging before you book: some of the room types are designed on the compact side, so pick the layout that fits your group.
Food and amenities
The hotel keeps an in-house Italian spot, Shadow Wine Bar, and guests say it is easy to go down for dinner and a glass of wine without heading out at all. The real standout, though, is the top-floor communal lounge — open to every guest for free, with tea, coffee and snacks on hand. Reviewers describe going up to work or just unwind, and it is a genuinely generous bit of space for a hotel this size. Add a 24-hour reception, a concierge and free Wi-Fi and the basics are covered.
Location and getting there
Alex Hotel sits on James Street in Northbridge, the eating-and-nightlife strip on the northern edge of the Perth CBD. Walk out the door and you are surrounded by the area's restaurants and bars. It is about a 6-7 minute walk to Perth train station, which makes connecting onward straightforward, and roughly 11-12 minutes on foot to Hay Street Mall if you want the shops.
Things to know before booking
There is no on-site parking, so drivers will need to use a nearby public car park and budget for the extra cost. Because Northbridge is a nightlife district, evenings around the hotel get fairly lively — great if that is what you came for, less so if you want quiet. And as noted, some room types run compact, so check the size when you choose.
Our take
Alex Hotel is best for couples and travelers who care about design and want to be in a district with real life to it. If you value the styling, the free communal lounge and being able to walk to dinner every night more than having parking or a quiet street, this is an easy one to recommend. Real guests rate it 8.8/10 across 118 reviews, with location and cleanliness both at 9.0.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star boutique on James Street in Northbridge with a warm modern design that stands apart from the usual chain look.
- About 74 rooms, each finished with its own design touches, plus a flat-screen TV, air-con and an en-suite.
- The top-floor communal lounge is open to all guests for free, with tea, coffee and snacks — a generous touch for a hotel this size.
- There is an in-house Italian restaurant, Shadow Wine Bar, so you can have dinner and wine without leaving the building.
- It is a 6-7 minute walk to Perth train station, with restaurants and bars all around the door.
- There is no on-site parking, so you will need to use one of the nearby public car parks.
- Northbridge is a nightlife district, so evenings around the hotel get fairly lively.
- Some of the room types are designed compact, which is worth knowing before you book.
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Insider Tips
- Head up to the top-floor communal lounge for free tea, coffee and snacks.
- Walk the Northbridge restaurants and bars right around the hotel for dinner.
- Book ahead — it is a small, popular hotel and rooms fill up fast.