Perth’s first and only beachside hotel high-rise, Rendezvous Perth Scarborough, is getting a summer glow-up thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment by its owners.
Far East Orchard is rolling out a two-year refurbishment program which will see 330 hotel rooms refreshed and upgrades to the hotel’s front entrance and conference space, with additional works planned for the hotel’s swimming pool and public areas.
TFE Hotels’ regional general manager for WA, Warwick Kahl, said when it came to the new-look rooms, designers U Studio took inspiration from the hotel’s uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and rolled out a beach-inspired theme throughout.
“The carpets reflect the swash of the Indian Ocean as it reaches the Scarborough shoreline, while the newly painted walls imitate the colours of the dunes in the early morning,” he said.
“The hotel’s balconies will also get a refresh with new furniture expected to roll out early in the new year.”
The spacious guest rooms will also sport new marble-topped credenzas, a new luggage rack area, mounted 55” TVs with casting capabilities and IPTV interactive entertainment system, new soft furnishings, and new artwork.
Mr Kahl said the rooms take a back seat to Scarborough’s dazzling sunsets, surf, and gorgeous beach – one of Perth’s longest uninterrupted stretches of sand – which he says are a must-do on any visit to Australia’s sunniest capital.
“With the recent $100M revitalisation to the bustling Scarborough foreshore, there are loads of activities for tourists and locals alike,” he said.
“People come from all over for the Scarborough Sunset Markets. During this time, Scarborough is transformed into a hive of activity with pop-up bars, food vans, craft stalls, and live music.”
The hotel recently welcomed a brand-new spa offering, Solace Day Spa, with new owners working to open treatment rooms, ice baths and sauna area for the summer peak.
The hotel, originally called Observation City, was built by late tycoon Alan Bond in 1986, with wife Eileen styling interiors at the time. Bondy, as he was affectionately known, had anticipated the demand for accommodation during the 1987 America’s Cup challenge in Fremantle and wanted a view of the yachts.
Bond’s design choices and desire for that all-important view have left a legacy of spectacular event spaces for leisure and MICE clients.