Melbourne Hotel, Heritage site in central Perth, Australia
Description
The Melbourne Hotel is a three-story building in Perth's city center showcasing Federation-style architecture from the Victorian period. The rooms vary in size and retain many original design features and decorative details from that era.
History
The hotel opened in 1897 during Western Australia's gold rush, a period when the region experienced rapid change and growth. Grace Lannin managed the property through these transformative years for the city and surroundings.
Culture
The building displays Federation-style architecture that reflects Perth's heritage from the late 1800s, with design choices that visitors can see throughout the rooms and corridors. These features represent how people constructed and valued their spaces during that era.
Practical
The hotel sits in Perth's business district and is easy to find while exploring the city center. The rooms come in different sizes, so checking the floor plans and layouts beforehand helps you choose what works best for your stay.
Did you know?
Some rooms reveal the original wall layers and structural elements from 1897 that were never hidden or updated. These Raw Heritage Rooms offer a direct look at the building techniques and materials used when the hotel was first constructed.
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