A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to have a mini staycation at Alex Hotel. I’d read many great reviews about this hotel, so I was keen to check it out! Alex Hotel is a boutique hotel that is located on James Street in the heart of Northbridge. Unlike other hotels, the rooms are simply called Small, Medium, and X Large. There are also Bunk and Family Options for individuals or families that need more room. We booked the Medium room and checked in just before 2pm. It was a quick and painless process, and soon we were able to make our way up to our room.
Our room was a modestly sized room that was furnished with a king bed, small balcony, flat screen and luggage area. It had a minimalist feel to it and furnishings included 2 small bedside tables, and a steel bar with hooks from which a mirror, 2 hangers and a small pouch hung from. The bathroom was small but had everything that you might need including your usual toiletries and hairdryer. I loved that the body wash, shampoo and conditioner were housed in large pump bottles in the shower! Although the medium room was on the smaller side and I could have done with a larger place to store and do my makeup, it essentially had everything we needed.
After we’d settled into our room, we took the chance to explore the rest of the hotel. One of the key features of the hotel are its various living spaces and they all had a bright, open and minimalist feel to them, similar to our room. On the ground floor, there’s a lounge and espresso bar behind the check in area. The first floor has the largest living space and is where breakfast is held every morning. It also has a beautiful lounge area with colourful couches, rugs, books and art. There was also a record player! Behind the lounge is an open kitchen and it operates on an honour system. As the rooms don’t have a mini bar or tea/coffee facilities, guests are welcome to grab what they want and note it down on a docket to add it to their account (tea and coffee is free). The top floor has a roof terrace with gorgeous views of the city and would be the perfect place to watch the sun set.
As we were only staying at the hotel for a short 1-night staycation, we didn’t stray too far away, only popping out to grab lunch and dinner. I had packed a few treats for us and we spent the night watching movies and enjoying our time together .
At the Alex Hotel, all guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast. However, my husband had purchased the Breakfast ++ package, so we were able to enjoy a hot breakfast option alongside the continental spread and a late 1pm check out the next morning. Breakfast was held in the lounge area and by the time we made it downstairs, the place was packed full of people! Unfortunately this meant that most of the continental goodies were waiting to be restocked but since we were ordering a hot breakfast, it wasn’t a big deal. Breakfast was delicious, and I would recommend purchasing the add on if you can!
All in all, it was a wonderful staycation and it was over too quickly. If you’re looking for something a little bit different in the heart of Perth, Alex Hotel is definitely worth checking out!
Marie xo
