Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
Food + drink
Among the many drinking and dining options are wine bar Mas Vino, buffet Monty's and sports bar Hill Street. However, the hotel's culinary jewel is South American and Japanese-inspired UMA, helmed by executive chef Xerxes Bodhanwala; its four-course Journey Through Peru menu is generous, to put it mildly, featuring citrus-laced seafood, Peruvian-style meats and desserts, with optional matching wines.
Out + about
While not quite smack-bang in the middle of Perth's art-filled laneways and bustling dining precincts, its location offers a different kind of urban charm. Think sweeping water views and scenic riverside walking tracks. Heirisson Island, an oasis for spotting kangaroos, is a stone's throw away, while nearby Perth Mint's lavish Pink Diamond Room is well worth a peek, showcasing WA's famed South Sea pearls and Argyle diamonds. The buzzing Elizabeth Quay precinct, and Kings Park and Botanic Garden, are all in proximity. For exploring further afield, the free Perth City CAT Bus (transperth.wa.gov.au) stops conveniently close.
The verdict
Hunkering down in this revitalised oasis of calm seems a fair trade-off for being further away from the action of the CBD. The spirits of disco past may have faded, but a new, stylish era has arrived for Pan Pacific Perth.
The essentials
From $271 a night; $605 for a Premier River View Suite. 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth. Phone: (08) 9224 7777. See panpacific.com
Our rating out of five
★★★½
Highlight
Mas Vino runs pisco sour masterclasses featuring a guided pisco tasting (minimum four people).
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