Perth Airport, Australia, is set to gain its first hotel, in a collaboration between the airport operator and Accor, the country’s biggest hotel chain. Under Accor’s Pullman banner, the new facility will be “world-class” and led by “well-known and respected global hospitality brands”, according to Dan Sweet, the airport’s Chief Property Officer.
A place to stay and relax, with rooftop dining and sauna
Expected to open in 2027, the new Pullman Perth Airport will provide at least eight floors of accommodation, comprising 240 rooms and suites, plus a lounge and café, rooftop dining and drinks, wellness amenities such as a gym and sauna, as well as shared remote working spaces, “versatile meeting facilities” and “extensive” landscaped gardens.
The development is within walking distance of the key airport buildings, “located at the front door to our major terminals,” Sweet highlighted, which he said will make it “even more convenient for international and interstate visitors, providing a place to stay and relax during connections.”
Inspired by Western Australia’s landscapes
DKO Architecture will be responsible for the design of the hotel. The Melbourne headquartered team promise “innovative design and effective delivery” and have revealed the concept “will reflect Western Australia’s unique beauty with materials and forms inspired by its landscapes, providing a memorable and warm welcome to visitors.”
From “weary travellers” to “FIFO workers, tourists, and executives” the architects say all guests will find “comfort and connection” at the destination. The firm’s website features renderings of the project that show an organically-shaped “contemporary glass façade” that creates a “duality” with the textured lower levels and forms a “striking visual presence that serves as both a gateway to Perth and a testament to modern architectural innovation.”
Strong demand predicted amid increase in passengers
The hotel comes as part of a $5 billion capital investment plan; Perth’s largest ever infrastructure project, which will also bring about a new terminal, parking and ground transport facilities.
Acknowledging the size of the task, Jason Waters, Perth Airport CEO, said: “Last year we hosted a record 16 million passengers through our terminals, and we’re heading toward the 20 million passengers per year mark within the coming decade. There will be some pain along the way as have to build most of these projects in a live and increasingly busy airport environment. But we’ll be sequencing the construction works and placing a strong focus on minimising disruption for our passengers and our airline partners.”
Accor’s Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E Division, Adrian Williams, noted that airports are increasingly becoming “major commercial and service centres” and, in line with Waters growth figures, predicted “strong interest and demand for Pullman Perth Airport from both business and leisure travellers alike.”
