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title: "DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront vs Mercure Perth"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront or Mercure Perth in Perth? Compare guest…"
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# DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront vs Mercure Perth

Both are in Perth, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Elizabeth Quay
## [DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-perth-waterfront-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Elizabeth Quay
## [Mercure Perth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-perth-perth/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839317/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 560 m apart.

### Choose DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose Mercure Perth if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront better than Mercure Perth?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.9) (+1.3)
2.  470 m closer to the beach (640 m vs 1.1 km) (−470 m)
3.  370 m closer to the area centre (−370 m)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 1978) (+42y)

### Why is Mercure Perth better than DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront?

1.  310 m closer to public transport (−310 m)
2.  66 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+66)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 84) (+10)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront | Mercure Perth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.3) | 7.9 |
| Location | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 8.1  (+1.6) | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 10.0  (+1.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+1.3) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.3) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 1,032  (+262) | 770 |
| Rank in Perth | top 3%  (+82%) | top 85% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Elizabeth Quay centre | 260 m  (−370 m) | 630 m |
| To the beach | 640 m  (−470 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 460 m | 150 m  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 | 150  (+66) |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 19  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 239 |
| Floors | 18 | 13 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020  (+42y) | 1978 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 17  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mercure-perth-perth-vs-doubletree-by-hilton-perth-waterfront-perth/)

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## Location

560 m apart

## DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront or Mercure Perth: common questions

### Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront or Mercure Perth?

They are evenly matched. DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Mercure Perth is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront or Mercure Perth?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront is closer: 260 m from the centre, against 630 m for Mercure Perth.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront is 640 m from the nearest beach; Mercure Perth is 1.1 km.

### How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront and Mercure Perth?

The two hotels are 560 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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