It is not widely known that one of Perth's most popular inner-city hotels, the Parmelia Hilton, is the result of an English businessman complaining about the lack of world-class hospitality establishments in Perth 40 years ago.

It is not widely known that one of Perth's most popular inner-city hotels, the Parmelia Hilton, is the result of an English businessman complaining about the lack of world-class hospitality establishments in Perth 40 years ago.