Duxton to become Perth's tallest

Renovations to Perth's Duxton Hotel will include adding nine new storeys making it the highest hotel in the city.

This will deliver an additional 126 rooms, a 500-person 23rd floor giant glass ballroom with spectacular views, function rooms, day spa and rooftop bar. A new main entrance will be built with a fountain and landscaping and a business centre will be incorporated into the 14th floor.

The five-star hotel, which was built in 1961, plans a $100 million upgrade after approval by a state planning panel.

General manager Bruce Doig said the development approval had been received by Duxton International's Singaporean owners and there would be an internal approvals process before a decision on when the upgrade might begin.

Source: AccomNews, 15 July 2013