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Get stuffed at Crown Towers: Perth's new eateries explored

Emma Young

Crown Perth in December launched third hotel Crown Towers to general applause from tourism bodies already gleefully counting their chickens – Perth Stadium, Perth-London flights and Elizabeth Quay.

It's true that the complex is now the biggest hotel in the city and will fill growing demand for luxury travel. But seeing as it was already one of the city's biggest fine dining destinations, home to Rockpool, Bistro Guillaume and Nobu, to me the most important question of all was... what's to eat?

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Crown Towers preview

The new Crown Towers hotel is about to open, bringing six-star luxury to Perth. 9 News went inside the new $645 million hotel for a tour.

Epicurean

This all-day buffet restaurant has joined the list of Crown's premium offerings, which as well as the above list include Modo Mio and Silks.

Each station represents a different international cuisine, including Asian dim sum, sushi, an Indian tandoori oven and Western and seafood stations.

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Red Design has created a dining area inspired by the WA light and climate with its golds, blues and greens, bleached timber and white marble, and an indoor-outdoor setup so diners can watch either the theatre of the open 'active kitchen' or the action on the pool deck outside. 

If you're not that excited about the Atrium or buffet dining in general, it still looks worth checking out: there are rave reviews on TripAdvisor and it's also a more affordable option than the other premium options; Friday-Sunday costs $95 for adults, but $70 Monday-Thursday. Lunch is another more affordable option. More prices here; dinner menu here.

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Bonus points for the epic chocolate fountain at the dessert station, according to reviews a station well worth a visit. 

The Epicurean.

The Epicurean. Photo: George Apostolidis

TWR

I thought at first TWR was a contraction of 'tower', but turns out that like Cher or Bono, the place is too cool for its own name, The Waiting Room, and you are supposed to call it by its initials.

TWR is the Towers' lobby bar. Crown Calls it a 'destination bar', which I think means you don't just go there because it's easy to stumble home to your room, but because it's actually good.

Less than a month after its opening it has been named as one of the reasons Perth made Travel + Leisure's Top 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 list.

Cocktails sound equally intimidating: "We are not surgeons nor astronauts, but professionals who dispense emotions in liquid form," the menu warns. Note to self, do not allow husband to ask for a Toohey's Extra Dry. 

The cocktail list is something I cannot do justice to – read it here. There are also impressive gin, whiskey and tequila lists. Wine list is smallish but doubtless carefully chosen.

The bar serves light breakfasts until 12pm and suitably fancy-looking tapas from 5pm.

The lush custom-designed interior, with jewel tones and a marble bar, opens to a terrace with river and city views.

TWR.

TWR. Photo: George Apostolidis

Now we're getting ritzy. Read on for the eateries not open to the general public... that's us!

The Enclave

A 'secluded poolside retreat' with individually landscaped, slatted timber cabanas surrounding a private circular infinity pool, each with plush sun beds, couch, plasma TV, mini-bar and dedicated 'area host'.

Cabanas are available to hire... price on application.

Hassell Landscaping has designed the pool to maximise river and city views through a central water feature. Pool shapes are inspired by the existing Metropol pool deck but sound more, well, inspired, with multiple levels, islands, quiet corners, active zones and spas. Also infinity edges and Baja shelves, if you would care to Google those for yourself. 

There's a "landscape sequence" of WA native plants and custom lighting at night and the alfresco lounge features a marble and gold mosaic tile-clad bar with feature lighting and artwork overhead.

A winding wall draws inspiration from the dreamtime snake the Wagyl. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention food. It's on from 7am–6.30pm daily, but the menu, like the prices, are on application.

Must move on, before I throw my credit card in the general direction of The Enclave.

The bar at The Enclave.

The bar at The Enclave. Photo: George Apostolidis

Crystal Club

Another private lounge, this time on the 15th floor, with a personalised check-in and concierge service for guests ("business or leisure travellers who are after the utmost in personalised service and exclusivity").

Designed by Blainey North, the same designers that created Crown's Roman Bath-style spa, it features custom furniture, carved marble and timber, mirrors, lighting and artworks inspired by the Bismuth Crystal, which refracts light internally with the effect of a hallway lined with mirrors.

There are private lounge areas, business facilities, a cocktail bar and an open terrace with views that are just about as good as views can get. 

Guests get complimentary buffet breakfast, and also can access all day snacks and evening canapes. To become a guest, you either have to rent a certain type of room, or purchase access. Good luck! 

The Crystal Club terrace.

The Crystal Club terrace. Photo: George Apostolidis

Still hungry? 

There is more waiting in the wings at Crown Towers, with a signature restaurant waiting to be announced. We can only speculate, but for the moment, I'm happy to keep debating which of the first couple of offers I might test out for dinner before the opening night of Tim Minchin's Matilda in March. Just a thought...