Hotel: InterContinental Perth
When: April 2024 (two stays)
Status: Platinum Ambassador
Rate:
1st Stay: $300/night (Best Flex)
2nd Stay: $319/night (Visa partner rate)
Booked:
1st Stay: 1 King Classic
2nd Stay: 1 King Premium Corner
Received:
1st Stay: 1 King Classic City View
2nd Stay: 1 King Premium Corner Cityscape View
(one-category upgrade in both instances, visible the night before in the app)
Two one-night stays in late April. Always enjoy a stay at this hotel and these two were no different although there were some small issues with the second room.
On both occasions I arrived early and the room was ready, which was really appreciated. I still think these are some of the most beautiful city hotel rooms in Australia and I really loved the cityscape views from the three windows in my second (much larger) room. The problems I had with the second room were a strange odour in the entryway and a dodgy flush button on the toilet, the cistern would not refill on flushing and the only way I found it would work was to keep hammering the button until eventually it would start to refill at a snail's pace. Given the odour only affected the entryway, the flush buttom had a workaround of sorts and it was a one-night weekend stay I decided to live with it instead of go through the drama of a room switch.
Everything else about the room was good with strong Wi-Fi, complimentary bottled water, a bar of chocolate as a welcome gift, good rainfall shower and plush bedding.
The CBD location is excellent with easy access to the free bus stops, Perth Station (great for the airport line!) and Elizabeth Quay. Very easy to get around and the city was certainly busier than it was on my last visit in early 2023.
Chose the drink voucher as my amenity, received one voucher on the first stay and two on the second, they can be used at either the Loft Bar or Heno & Rey. On the first stay I used one at the Loft Bar, on the second stay I used one at each venue. Both have their pluses and minuses but I would say the drink selection at Heno & Rey is better, the complimentary tempranillo was actually very good!
The $25 Ambassador credit can be used at any venue plus in-room. For the first stay I had a very early departure so used it on a few items from the minibar, on the second I put it towards buffet breakfast which is usually $45pp. The breakfast here is always fantastic with lots of cooked-to-order egg options and high-quality items on the buffet. I do miss the early days though when this hotel first opened and they had grilled meats available on the breakfast buffet!
In terms of other facilities the hotel has a gym however didn't visit on this occasion.
Late checkout to 1pm granted without issue on the second stay. Overall I had an enjoyable experience and will certainly be back, only thing I would say is after about 6-7yrs although the rooms still look nice design-wise some are evidently in need of a bit of maintenance work.
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