Begun in 1900 and completed in 1901, this elaborately decorated hotel stands majestically half way up Hannan Street. I had been looking forward to dining there since the school social committee had announced that would be the venue for a staff get together.
My friend and I went along and I immediately fell in love with the warmth of the public bar where we joined a number of people enjoying an early evening drink in front of a log fire.
A short time later we found the cheerfully warm dining room and our colleagues. The food was tasty, though from past experience I remembered to stay away from fish dishes.... On the centre of one wall was a carved wooden fireplace, which whilst not in use still added to the general ambiance of the room. Deep red awings were an unusual wall feature and we spent some minutes trying to work out what they were actually made of. At first I thought glass, but then decided painted metal.
In between the bar and the dining room is an elegant staircase, not wide, but ornate and quite different. As with a number of older buildings here, the ceilings are beautiful. A large, decorated domed one can be seen on the upstairs landing.
I certainly hope to visit this hotel again.
Next weekend sees me back in Perth for a few days, before heading over East to see Rob and Susi in one of my very favourite cities, Melbourne.
9 years ago
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