Exploring Perth

After leaving my last abysmal hotel, I checked into another one — this time more conveniently located in the Perth CBD.
Upside: the bathroom was en-suite and not shared.
Downside: the hotel was shit. (Huh. Déjà vu.)

This hotel, too, was award-winning — proudly displayed certificates and all — and it probably was award-winning. In 2004. When those certificates were issued.

There was a multitude of stains on every conceivable surface, leaving you guessing what could possibly have caused them. After the last hotel, I was honestly tired of complaining and thought, well — how bad can it be?

Then I went to take a shower and saw a bunch of hair in the drain. That’s where I drew the line.

The lady at reception did her best to accommodate me and offered me a second budget single room, which I accepted.
Until I inspected the bathroom a little more closely and realised: no toilet paper. Well — none within reach, anyway. Awkward.

There was an extra roll at the far end of the bathroom. With more hair on it.

More stains everywhere. The toilet bowl resembled a stupefied attempt at kintsugi — minus the gold.

At this point, I was told to wait for the manager to return the next day.

In other news, I took the time to explore the Perth CBD a bit more, and I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. 🙂

Just one thing worth mentioning: so far, my favourite spot is the library. It’s a beautiful building — and more importantly, it’s quiet and clean.Read more