Welcome to Craig’s Royal Hotel Ballarat.

Located on historic Lydiard Street in the heart of Ballarat, Craig’s Royal Hotel is the legendary Australian gold-rush era grand hotel. Opened in 1853 and host to poets, princes and prime ministers over its 150 year history, the hotel is a true icon of the Victorian period. Now, after 4 years extensive restoration, the magnificent accommodation, dining, meeting and banquet facilities are re-establishing Craig’s as the finest boutique heritage hotel in the colony.

* Enjoy this gracious Victorian icon without compromise for the best in comfort and service.
* Enjoy any one of the 41 historic and luxurious rooms or suites.
* Absorb the atmosphere around the legendary Craig’s bar with its antique carved Australian cedar detail;
* Entertain a private party in the original bluestone cellar;
* Dine informally in the magnificent courtyard conservatory;
* Celebrate a wedding in any of the 3 stunning banquet rooms;
* Ensure success of a corporate event at Craig’s
* Browse the local produce over a great coffee in Craig’s Larder comprising café & local produce store.

ACCOMMODATION

Each of Craig’s 41 boutique rooms have been individually re-built and furnished to provide guests with beautiful elegant accommodation. No two rooms are the same, each deliberately retaining significant features of a rich history, adding to a unique experience at each stay. Of particular appeal is the range of room types and price levels available. Any one feature of this amazing testament to Australian history would warrant a visit but together they make a stop-over at Craig’s a necessity. In addition to the individual features of each category of rooms, all rooms include:

* Luxury bedding with duvet and choice of pillows
* Guest controlled ducted airconditioning individual to each room
* Continental breakfast served in the breakfast restaurant
* Room Service Meals
* Complimentary High-speed cable internet data-points & wifi
* Digital Flat screen TV
* 24 hour reception & concierge
* Direct dial phones
* Pristine bathrooms with marble appointments and Kohler sanitary ware
* L’Occitane amenities from France.

The variety of room sizes and features ensure that the single traveller, corporate guest, romantic escapee or luxury tourist will all find the perfect refuge at Craig’s.