COMO THE TREASURY
From its homegrown art collection to Eucalypt tableware, Australia’s first Como hotel is full of Western Australian stories. The biggest is developer Adrian Fini spending some $110 million and four years transforming three neglected 19th-century buildings into one of the country’s finest hotels. Guest quarters are as notable for their size as their style: freestanding baths, lavish use of travertine, custom-made furniture. Luxe design features aside, it’s the human touch that defines Como The Treasury. Whether it’s an informative escort through the State Buildings labyrinth to your room, or concierges who deliver dining suggestions with a list of available reservations, service is a cut above. 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth, (08) 6168 7888, comohotels.com/ thetreasury The hotel has a strong sense of place and a pronounced local accent. From public spaces adorned with Western Australian art to the Perth designers showcased in the State Buildings complex, The Treasury plays to its home-state advantages. A workout at the gym and swim in the hotel’s showpiece indoor pool will set you up for a big day in the State of Excitement.
Breakfast at ground-floor
Post features healthy Como Shambhala options (eggwhite and spinach omelette, say) alongside eggs, bacon and an inspired buffet. Head to Long Chim for bold Thai flavours, and rooftop fine-diner Wildflower for a celebration of native ingredients. If you’ve emptied the minibar (soft drinks and local beers are complimentary), descend to the hotel’s hushed lounge bar or even deeper to cocktail den Halford. Elsewhere in the State Buildings, Petition’s specialist wine and beer bars offer takeaway sales and drink-in enjoyment.
WHERE CBD. COST From $595, with breakfast. AT A GLANCE 48 rooms and suites, adjoining rooms; bars, restaurants, café, pool, day spa, gym, paid valet parking. IN ROOM Free WiFi, smart TV, bath, heated bathroom floor, pillow menu, free minibar, coffee machine, some balconies, Como Shambhala toiletries. BEST ROOMS The 10 Heritage Balcony rooms, two with fireplaces, have east-facing balconies overlooking Cathedral Square.