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“A hip collection of seven indulgent suites in a 19th-century Ballarat mansion. Named for the co-founder's beloved grandmother, this intimate hotel features bold colour schemes & striking work by female Australian artists. Australian fine dining Restaurant Babae completes the picture. Gorgeous.”

“A hip collection of seven indulgent suites in a 19th-century Ballarat mansion. Named for the co-founder's beloved grandmother, this intimate hotel features bold colour schemes & striking work by female Australian artists. Australian fine dining Restaurant Babae completes the picture. Gorgeous.”

Recommended For

  • Art Classes
  • Hone your creative skills with workshops in silversmithing, chair-making & more at the Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades
  • Local markets
  • Meet makers & producers from around the region at the Ballarat Farmers' Market on every second & fourth Sunday of the month
  • City Style
  • A hip collection of seven design-led suites, each named for goldfields regions & featuring striking Australian artwork
  • Romantic Break
  • Indulgent luxury suites are superb for romantic couples looking to unwind in style
  • Museums
  • The Art Gallery of Ballarat has a wide collection of colonial-era, contemporary and indigenous artwork
  • Cycling
  • Follow scenic cycling trails around Ballarat and the surrounding countryside
  • Learning
  • Other Activities
  • Great walks
  • Golf
  • Sights nearby
  • Owner managed
  • Created by David Cook-Doulton and Martin Shew, and named for & inspired by David's grandmother Vera
  • Restaurant
  • Contemporary Australian cuisine is served throughout the day at the hip Babae restaurant
  • Artworks
  • Each suite features the work of a female Australian contemporary artist
  • Child friendly
  • Children are welcome, but the hotel does not offer cots or extra beds
  • Historic
  • A 19th-century red-brick townhouse
  • Lively area
  • In Ballarat's CBD
  • Quiet
  • Designer
  • Organic food
  • Romantic
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • Townhouse
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Disabled access
  • Contemporary
  • Luxury
  • Intimate
  • Downtown
  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Contemporary Australian cuisine is served throughout the day at the hip Babae restaurant
  • Child friendly
  • Children are welcome, but the hotel does not offer cots or extra beds
  • Meeting Room
  • Private events for small groups can be held in the Chicago Room
  • Bar
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Parking
  • No pets
  • Laundry
  • Good wine list
  • Air conditioning
  • Suites
  • Sitting Room
  • Disabled access
  • Safe
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Art Classes
  • Hone your creative skills with workshops in silversmithing, chair-making & more at the Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades
  • Local markets
  • Meet makers & producers from around the region at the Ballarat Farmers' Market on every second & fourth Sunday of the month
  • Museums
  • The Art Gallery of Ballarat has a wide collection of colonial-era, contemporary and indigenous artwork
  • Cycling
  • Follow scenic cycling trails around Ballarat and the surrounding countryside
  • Theatre
  • Catch a performance at the iconic Her Majesty's Ballarat
  • Learning
  • Other Activities
  • Great walks
  • Golf
  • Sights nearby

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