Perth puts on the Ritz with new hotel opening

One of Australia's most anticipated new hotels, the Ritz-Carlton, will open its doors at Perth's Elizabeth Quay on Friday. 

The new luxury hotel will offer 205 rooms, including 18 suites and the 277 sq m Ritz-Carlton Suite, featuring an outdoor balcony. 

The signature restaurant Hearth, led by well-known West Australian chef Jed Gerrard, will showcase produce from the state's farmers, fishermen, artisans and winemakers; embracing the traditional skill of cooking over fire to deliver a seasonal menu. 

Songbird, the rooftop bar, will serve up cocktails and small dishes and feature views of the city and Swan River. 

Wellness is a focus of the Ritz-Carlton Spa (well it would be a big surprise if it wasn't, you may say), which features four treatment rooms, saunas, fitness centre, a private yoga studio, his and hers outdoor heated vitality pools and a heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking the CDB and river. 

The hotel will also offer meeting and events spaces – including the Elizabeth Quay Ballroom.

For details see www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/australia/perth