Aloft Perth

Overlooking the Swan River and providing views of the surrounding hills, this cosmopolitan hotel is 11 km from Perth Airport and 12 km from the Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

Bright rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus sofas, rainfall showers, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city, hill or river views. Suites add living rooms. Kids age 12 and under (up to 2 per room) stay free with an adult.

A casual restaurant offers open-air dining, and there’s a trendy bar with regular live music. Breakfast is extra. Other amenities include a 24/7 snack shop, a rooftop terrace, a gym and an outdoor pool.