Savoy Hotel, Heritage hotel in Perth, Australia
Savoy Hotel is a five-story building on Hay Street Mall with a Federation Free Classical facade that features cast iron balustrades and symmetrical rusticated details. The structure combines classical architectural elements with functional design, where lower levels now house retail businesses while upper floors have remained unoccupied for some time.
The building was constructed in 1914 by architect Talbot Hobbs, replacing the former Shamrock Hotel at this location. At that time it was the largest accommodation establishment in Australia, reflecting Perth's growing importance as an urban center.
The building incorporated a theater with 1,500 seats, making it a central entertainment venue for Perth residents during the period between world wars.
A visit is possible as the ground floor remains accessible for public activity and the architecture can be viewed from outside. Plan your visit during business hours when retail operations are active and the facade details are visible in good lighting.
During World War II, the hotel served as a military club housing rotating groups of commissioned officers who used it as their home away from home. This transformation shows how the city and its buildings adapted to wartime needs.
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