The National Hotel vs The Wray Hotel
Both are in Perth, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Fremantle
The National Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Fremantle
The Wray Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The National Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose The National Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.2)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 13)
Choose The Wray Hotel if you want
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building (1894 / 1886)
Why is The National Hotel better than The Wray Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.2)+1.9
- 2910 m closer to public transport−910 m
- 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 4137 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+137
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 46)+43
- 68 more sights within 1 km+8
Why is The Wray Hotel better than The National Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,057 vs 127), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (1894 vs 1886)+8y
- 3Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The National Hotel vs The Wray Hotel: which hotel is better? | The National Hotel | The Wray Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.9 | 7.2 |
| Location | 8.0 +3.4 | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.4 | – |
| Public transport | 9.2 +4.9 | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +1.7 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.9 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 127 | 1,057 +930 |
| Rank in Perth | top 16% +80% | bottom 4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 +3.4 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Fremantle centre | 1.2 km | 980 m −190 m |
| To the beach | 550 m | – |
| To public transport | 300 m −910 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +137 | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m −1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 +8 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 +8 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1886 | 1894 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
The National HotelThe Wray Hotel
- The Wray Hotel is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- The National Hotel: €208 a night on average · The Wray Hotel: €61 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Perth by month
All months
| Month | The National Hotel | The Wray Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €204 | €60 |
| January | €231 | €60 |
| February | €234 | €61 |
| March | €233 | €61 |
| April | €167 | €61 |
| May | €189 | €60 |
| June | €164 | €60 |
| July | €185 | €60 |
| August | – | €60 |
| September | – | €60 |
| November | €262 | €62 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.3 km apart
The National Hotel: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Fremantle railway station, Perth: 300 m, Perth International Airport (PER): 24 km, beach: 550 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
The Wray Hotel: city centre: 15 km, nearest station The Esplanade railway station: 1.2 km, Perth International Airport (PER): 24 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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The National Hotel or The Wray Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The National Hotel or The Wray Hotel?
The National Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The National Hotel or The Wray Hotel?
Over the year The Wray Hotel costs about €61 a night on average against €208 at The National Hotel, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Wray Hotel is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The National Hotel.
How far apart are The National Hotel and The Wray Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
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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