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title: "188 Apartments vs Alex Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Alex Hotel. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 188 Apartments or Alex Hotel in Perth? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# 188 Apartments vs Alex Hotel

Both are in Perth, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · Northbridge
## [188 Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/188-apartments-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1070402/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Northbridge
## [Alex Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/alex-hotel-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1112275/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Alex Hotel

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 350 m apart.

### Choose Alex Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach

### Why is 188 Apartments better than Alex Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Alex Hotel better than 188 Apartments?

1.  350 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.7 km) (−350 m)
2.  300 m closer to public transport (−300 m)
3.  More guest reviews (698 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×22)
4.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | 188 Apartments | Alex Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 8.2 | 9.0  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 4.6 | 5.8  (+1.2) |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 9.6  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 698  (+666) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 67 | – |
| Rank in Perth | top 21% | top 7%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 9.0  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Northbridge centre | 610 m | 530 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.3 km  (−350 m) |
| To public transport | 530 m | 230 m  (−300 m) |
| To the airport | 10.0 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 16  (+5) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 99 | 74 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 17  (+14) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Family rooms | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

350 m apart

## 188 Apartments or Alex Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, 188 Apartments or Alex Hotel?

Alex Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, 188 Apartments or Alex Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Alex Hotel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; 188 Apartments is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are 188 Apartments and Alex Hotel?

The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/188-apartments-perth-vs-alex-hotel-perth/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/