Cheap Food At Crown Casino Perth

Make the renowned Crown Metropol Perth your inner-city oasis during a getaway in Western Australia’s vibrant capital. This glamorous resort gives you access to the best of Perth without even leaving the complex, boasting premium restaurants, an expansive pool with chic daybeds, an indulgent day spa, the Crown Theatre, a casino and more. Noodle 88, inside Crown Casino. I was attending a show at the Crown Theatre, so took advantage of their cheap midweek eats. Parking is free close by and it's a pleasant walk through the complex, I had over an hour to kill and knew that would be a breeze people watching if nothing else. I chose barramundi with rice, for $17.80, it was a decent.

For Jac’s birthday this year, I booked us a couple of nights at the Crown Metropol, formerly the Intercontinental Hotel, at Crown Perth, formerly known as the Burswood Entertainment Complex. The package I booked under was called Meet me at the Metropol and included valet parking and buffet breakfast at the Atrium Buffet each morning.

Our room was a Luxe View King on the fourth floor, with views of the hotel’s sparkling blue resort-style pool, with the city skyline and Swan River beyond. I took this photo pointing my camera through the window of our room. An inviting sight.

The room was spacious and tastefully furnished, with a plasma TV, desk, and a bathroom with separate shower with rain shower head and bath tub behind a sliding opaque screen.

Our room at Crown Metropol

The bed. iPod dock on the left bedside table.

On one of the bedside tables was an iPod docking station (not compatible with iPhone 5 though). Power points were easily accessible for charging of our electronic devices.

Sadly, in-room internet access in top Australian hotels is rarely free or cheap, and at Crown Perth, wireless internet incurs a fee of AU$29 per device per night. Not enticing value, so we stuck with the 3G internet on our mobile devices.

The mini bar was well stocked, with standard mini bar prices. Above the bar fridge in a drawer were tea and coffee-making facilities. No freezer in the bar fridge, but an ice bucket was provided, which we could fill ourselves from an ice machine on the next floor.

We enjoyed drinks at the Lobby Lounge bar on the ground floor. Jac ordered a Long Island Ice Tea (AU$18), made with Smirnoff Black vodka, Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Havana Club Anejo Blanco rum, Martin Miller West Street gin, Cointreau, lemon and lime juice and Coke. I ordered a mocktail called a Tingle (AU$10), made with orange juice, Grenadine, lime and Sprite, garnished with a wedge of fresh pineapple. A fabulous way to toast a leisurely weekend away from home.

Drinks at the Lobby Lounge bar

We ate at Nobu on Friday night and The Merrywell on Saturday. On a walk through the Crown Perth complex on Saturday night after dinner, we popped into a cafe called Cotta, located inside the casino, where Jac had an iced mocha, I had a soy flat white and we shared a very blingy tiramisu – it wasn’t bad, but I think I prefer a more home-style, more fluffy, less pretty, less cakey version).

It’s a good little spot to temporarily escape the bustle of the casino without actually needing to step outside the building. In addition to coffee, tea and milkshakes, there’s a selection of sweet and savoury snacks including pastries, toasties, baguettes, muffins, cookies, cakes and whoopie pies.

Cotta, Crown Perth

But one of our favourite features of staying at Crown Metropol Perth was that fabulous pool.

There’s drinks, snacks and more substantial meals available at the Poolside Bar and Grill. You place your orders at the bar and waiters will deliver your food and drinks to you wherever you’ve set up camp. One thing they could improve on – there could be more tables for people at the sun lounges to use. I wouldn’t be happy having to eat my $20 club sandwich or burger balanced on my lap, as many around the pool seemed to be. And the drinks aren’t cheap either, so I’d rather not kick mine over by accident because I didn’t have a table to place it on. Another thing to note: the sun lounges are first come, first served and free to use (so get in early) but daybeds and poolside pods have to be booked in advance – a fee applies.

Cocktails and mocktails by the pool… perfect for a scorcher of a day.

Jac was disappointed the water slide is just for kids aged 12 and under.

The Poolside Bar and Grill has seats undercover, foosball and pool tables, with ceiling fans overhead.

We had gorgeous weather for our weekend.

I can just imagine our cats curling up in this.

The other highlight of our stay was breakfast. Jac especially loves a good buffet and it’s a feature that contributes to our choosing a hotel. The buffet at the Atrium is extensive, featuring an array of international dishes.

Breakfast fry-up fare – sauteed potatoes, button mushrooms, hash browns and bacon. There’s also scrambled and fried eggs, baked beans and sausages.

Indian curries – eggplant and dhal, pappadum and flatbread

Asian-style items – stir-fried Chinese leafy vegetable, fried dim sims, samosas and noodles

I was very excited to see a congee (rice porridge) station, complete with all the trimmings such as deep-fried crullers, fried garlic and shallots and fried anchovies. Unfortunately, the congee itself was watery and bland and I didn’t finish my bowl. Next to the congee was miso soup with seaweed strips, tofu and spring onion.

I had to try some of that eggplant curry and dhal with flatbread. And stir-fried noodles. And a steamed BBQ pork bun from the dim sum station.

Breakfast, round 1. I ordered a soy flat white which cost AU$3.50 extra. Filter coffee and tea are available as part of the buffet.

But the Hainanese chicken rice is the buffet dish that made me the happiest. Not as good as Tak Chee House, but a decent rendition in the absence of ‘real’ hawker food. The chicken was moist, the rice a little dry but surprisingly flavoursome. The chilli sauce had a good bite but that minced ginger was a cracker – dangerously addictive.

Smoked fish

Cakes and pastries. There are different breads available too, as well as pancakes and a waffle station.

On our final morning, Jac was excited to see prawns and oysters at the buffet. Leftovers from the dinner shift, perhaps? She began her Sunday with three plump oysters dressed with a pink vinaigrette.

While Jac attacked oysters and Caesar salad, I enjoyed a 2-part breakfast, starting with a fry-up with croissant, orange juice and cup of tea…

Fry-up

…followed by more Hainanese chicken rice (what can I say, I’m hopelessly addicted to chicken rice) and noodles. And a very meaty fried dim sim. No need for lunch that day! Of course, if you prefer a simpler breakfast, there’s fruit, muesli, yoghurt and cereal. But why pay for a buffet just to eat cereal?

The photographs in this post depict only some of the buffet. There’s plenty to suit all tastes and appetites.

We arrived after 3pm for check-in on Friday afternoon and checked out on Sunday morning. Despite having multiple check-in points, there was a very long queue waiting to check-in when we arrived. When we finally made it to the front of the queue, the staff member who checked us in warned there can be a queue at check-out time too – he recommended we use the express check-out to skip the queue, which we did.

Crown Perth

We stayed at the Holiday Inn years ago at the Burswood Entertainment Complex and had a great time relaxing, checking out the casino (we’re not serious gamblers but enjoy the atmosphere), dining at different restaurants and going for walks around the grounds, all of which we did again this time. Staying at the Crown Metropol was not cheap, but Jac was absolutely stoked with her birthday weekend – so for me, it was worth every cent. The staff we encountered at valet parking, check-in and around the hotel were courteous and friendly.

It was such a shame to leave the 5-star luxury and carefree holiday lifestyle behind to return to reality and the start of another working week.

Crown Metropol Perth
Crown Perth
Great Eastern Highway
Burswood WA 6100
General enquiries: (08) 9362 7777
Reservations: (08) 9362 8888
Atrium Buffet – breakfast is served 6.30am to 10.30am daily.
Cotta Cafe
Poolside Bar and Grill
The Crown Metropol pool
Access to the pool is free if you’re staying at the Crown Metropol. Guests not staying at the hotel may join you at the pool – at the cost of AU$49 per person.
The sun lounges are first come, first served and free to use, but daybeds and poolside pods have to be booked in advance (a fee applies).

All expenses including accommodation and meals were paid for by TFP.

Crown Perth restaurants featured at The Food Pornographer

Bistro Guillaume
Modo Mio
Nobu
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth
The Merrywell
There are more restaurants at Crown Perth we are yet to try.

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Located within the famous Crown Perth complex, the centrally located 4.5-star Crown Promenade Perth offers modern, comfortable rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of entertainment and dining facilities onsite, including 7 restaurants, 8 bars, a night club and a 24-hour casino.

Crown Promenade Perth is a 25-minute drive from Perth's International and Domestic Airports. The city center is a 5-minute drive away by car.

The hotel has 291 guest rooms, all of which feature contemporary décor and private bathrooms.

Rooms: 7

Facilities of Crown Promenade Perth

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Bar

• Breakfast in the room

Pool and Spa

• Fitness center
• Spa
• Massage

• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool (year-round)

• Swimming pool

Transportation

• Bicycle rental (additional charge)

• Car rental

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/out

• Currency exchange
• Tour desk

• Baggage storage
• ATM on site

Common Areas

• Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

• Casino

Cleaning Services

• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Elevator

• Heating
• Smoke-free property

• Air conditioning

Safety & security

• Safe

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• First aid kits available
• Access to healthcare professionals

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

• Delivered food covered securely

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 50 per day.

Policies of Crown Promenade Perth

These are general hotel policies for Crown Promenade Perth. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 3.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• UnionPay credit card
• Eftpos
• JCB
• Diners Club
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

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Please note that there is a 1.2% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Hotel registration and check in is available only to guests who are not prohibited from entering the hotel, are 18 years of age or over, and are recorded on the reservation at the time of booking.
You must show a valid photo ID upon check in. This will be recorded by the property.
For guests paying with cash, EFTPOS or debit card, upon check-in a payment for accommodations is required in full (if not prepaid in advance), plus an additional $200 per night is required as security for any incidental costs, including damage associated with the room.
Purchases made throughout the stay must be paid for when ordered.
Please note that cash refunds will be returned to the guest who supplied the photo ID upon check in. Card refunds may take between 3-10 working days to process and pre-authorization releases take up to 31 days to process.
Please note that requests for early check-in is subject to availability and will not be guaranteed, unless the room is reserved for the night prior to arrival, which will incur an additional night's charge.
Requests for late departures are subject to availability on check-out, however can be guaranteed if booked prior to arrival. For further information, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that room preferences including smoking or nonsmoking, floor level or view cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability.
Please note that smoking in a nonsmoking room will result in a cleaning fee being charged.
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

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