Craigs Royal Hotel

Located on historic Lydiard Street in the heart of Ballarat. Craigs Royal Hotel is the legendary Australian gold-rush era grand hotel. Built in 1862 on the site of Baths Hotel- Ballarats first officially licensed pub- Craigs has been a goldfield icon since Prince Alfred- Duke of Edinburgh- slept in its ornately decorated rooms in 1867 and Dame Nellie Melba famously sang from its balcony in 1908. Host to poets- princes- prime ministers and Governor Generals over its 160 year history- the hotel is a true icon of the Victorian period. Now- after 5 years extensive restoration- the magnificent accommodation- dining- meeting and banquet facilities are re-establishing Craigs as the finest boutique heritage hotel in the region.