Adina Perth Unveils Contemporary West Australian Design Narrative
PERTH: Adina Perth will enter a new era in 2026, with a major multi million dollar rolling refurbishment delivering a renewed sense of contemporary Australian style. Running from May to October, the project strategically repositions the hotel, aligning it with Adina’s evolving design philosophy while balancing apartment style flexibility with sophisticated, design led interiors for modern travellers.
Melbourne based interior design specialists Studio del Castillo, led by Penny del Castillo, have spearheaded the redesign, drawing inspiration from Perth’s immediate surrounds and the broader landscapes of Western Australia.
“When we first started on this project, the hotel didn’t immediately connect to the beauty of Perth or to Western Australia,” Penny explains. “After spending time immersed in the state and nearby neighbourhoods, our design direction crystallised around a core Western Australian reference point – opal - using its distinctive green as the foundation for the palette.” The refreshed guest experience starts in Adina Perth’s redesigned lobby, which showcases a sculptural stone reception desk, breezeblock detailing, stone finishes, and a restrained palette of whites, timber, and soft metallic accents. Elizabeth Quay was another key local reference point for the lobby design.
“The water’s edge at Elizabeth Quay is intentionally jagged, and that idea is reflected in the herringbone flooring, which echoes the paved walkways,” del Castillo said. “Lobby carpets mirror the winding form of the Swan River, while the timber aesthetics on walls and floors nods to the surrounding wharf sheds - design choices that introduce warmth in a light, uplifting way.” Heavily textured fabrics and woven elements provide a subtle, contemporary nod to First Nations’ craft traditions.
“Textural depth has been introduced through linens, porcelain tiles, woven elements and curved forms, softening the space and encouraging guests to linger,” del Castillo said. “Pendant lighting is deliberately lowered to create intimacy, while furniture groupings - including communal seating and low back armchairs - invite informal meetings and moments of pause.”
Guestrooms adopt the same West Australian narrative, with arched green headboards referencing opal hues, subtly patterned carpets in a complementary palette, and curved detailing across mirrors, artwork, ottomans, and furnishings. “Curtains are the hero element in every room - richly patterned with a subtle retro influence - complemented by understated carpets, new furniture and carefully considered layouts that balance comfort, functionality and visual interest for longer stay guests,” del Castillo said.
According to TFE Hotels Group Chief Operating Officer Chris Sedgwick, the refurbishment reinforces the hotel’s long standing strength in the corporate and conference market.
“Adina Perth on Mounts Bay Road is exceptionally well positioned for the corporate market, sitting directly beside the Perth Convention And Exhibition Centre (PCEC) and a stone’s throw from Perth’s key office precincts along St Georges Terrace,” Sedgwick said. “The apartment style layout, onsite meeting facilities and easy access to major corporate headquarters make this hotel an ideal base for business travellers and conference delegates.”
Sedgwick said the redesign caters to a broad mix of travellers, with particular appeal for the corporate and MICE market.
“We’ve created welcoming public spaces where guests can comfortably pause for a quick meeting or conversation,” he said. “At the same time, our apartment style rooms give travellers the flexibility to open their laptop or easily separate work from downtime during extended business stays.”
Refurbishment works will be delivered in stages, floor by floor, from mid-May to mid-October 2026, with the lobby transformation scheduled for late September through October. The hotel will remain operational throughout the works.
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What’s in a name: Adina Perth
Completed works: Mid-October 2026
Rooms: 138 one and two-bedroom apartments and studios with separate lounge/dining and work space.
Developer/Owner: PCEC Mounts Bay Road Pty Ltd Operator:
TFE Hotels Interior Design: Studio del Castillo
Builder / Site PM: Dean Louis Projects
FF&E Supplier: Toga Procure.
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Jodi Clark - TFE Hotels (Director of Communications) | +61 499 900 658 | [email protected]
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