“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
  • 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
  • Cycling

    • Follow scenic cycling trails around Ballarat and the surrounding countryside
  • 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

  • Learning

  • Other Activities

  • Romantic

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Townhouse

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Sights nearby

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Downtown

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    7 rooms in this hotel
  • 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

Map & Location

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