Pan Pacific Perth

Rooms and decor

There are roughly 486 rooms here, and they run spacious, with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe, a work desk and an ensuite bathroom in each. We'd ask for a high floor on the Swan River side — you get a wide view over the water and the city. Walk into the lobby and it's the scale you'd expect from a big-chain hotel: a sizeable arrival space, a professional front desk and a quick check-in. What gave us the confidence to pick it is the track record — 625 reviews on Trip.com and still a 9.2 score, which says the standard holds up rather than coasting on the brand name.

Food and amenities

The standout on the facilities side is the heated outdoor pool, paired with a whirlpool and a sauna, so you can swim comfortably in any season — useful in a city that isn't always warm. A full gym sits alongside. For food, Pan Pacific has restaurants and bars including Monterey, plus room service and the Pacific Lounge reserved for premium guests, where the higher room categories earn their keep. There's also a large event space, which is part of why the hotel works so well for the conference and business crowd.

Location and getting there

The hotel sits on Adelaide Terrace in East Perth, close to the Swan River and the convention centre. Perth is a sunny, river-defined city, so staying on the water suits the trip. It's about a 4-minute walk to the river and roughly 13-14 minutes to the Hay Street Mall, and the riverside path leads you into the heart of the CBD through pleasant surroundings rather than along a main road.

Things to know before booking

The honest catch is the address: you're in East Perth, away from the CBD shops, so reaching the Hay Street Mall — about 1.1 km off — means a walk along the river or a short ride. This is a large hotel, so at peak times the lobby and pool can get busy, and it won't feel as quiet as a small boutique. And valet parking costs extra on top of the nightly rate, which is worth budgeting for if you're driving. Rooms run from about $127 to $271 a night.

Our take

Pan Pacific Perth is at its best for couples, families and business travellers after a good-value riverside 5-star. If you value a river view, a heated pool and a score backed by a big pile of reviews more than being right next to the shopping streets, this is the one we'd point you to.