The Australian summer holiday season occurs in the months of December and January, allowing Australians to celebrate holidays such as Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and Christmas. Hotels in Perth's central business district offer packages during the summer holiday season, which include discounts on room rates. The weather during this season is temperate, which allows for boating excursions Swan River and recreation at Perth's Kings Park.
The Duxton Hotel is Perth's Central Business District, across the street from the Perth Concert Hall, a venue that hosts live classical music. This downtown hotel offers the “Family Getaway Package,” which caters to families who want to vacation during the summer months, when children are out of school. Vacationers who want to use this package on New Year's Eve are required to stay for two nights. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool tub in the hotel's courtyard, fitness center and The Grill, the hotel's on-site restaurant; the restaurant serves local cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Forrest Chase outdoor mall is a five-minute walk from the hotel and features specialty shops and restaurants.
Situated in Perth's Central Business District, the New Esplanade Hotel offers several summer holiday packages. The “New Year's Special” allows guests to save up to 50-percent on standard and deluxe rooms; the “Three Nights Saver Deal” includes discounts for staying three nights in a standard or deluxe rooms, as of winter 2010. Both packages run through the month of January; the deal is applicable on weekdays and weekends. The standard rooms overlook the Swan River, while deluxe rooms -- on the top two floors -- have kitchenettes and sitting areas. The hotel features access to the Gallery 4O2 fitness center -- located next door -- and a restaurant with views of the Swan River. The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and serves lunch and dinner. The hotel is within walking distance of the Swan Bells ferry station, which offers ferry rides on the Swan River. Off-site dining is a short walk from the hotel on St. George's Terrace and the Esplanade.
The Marque Perth is on the western edge of Perth, less than 10 minutes from the central business district. This hotel features the “Scent of Summer” special; this package is available during the summer holiday month of January. The package offers a discount on your room rate, French perfume bottle and a complimentary breakfast for two at the hotel's restaurant. The hotel's restaurant has a casual ambiance and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other hotel features include a fitness center and lounge area with full-service bar. The windows in the rooms can open. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Kings Park, one of the largest parks in Perth. This recreation area is home to the Saw Avenue Picnic Area and Fraser Avenue, a paved path for walking and bicycling; this avenue is lined by lemon gum trees. The hotel is a short walk from off-site dining on Milligan Street and St. Georges Terrace.
