For some the stairs!

The Art, friendly staff, beautiful building

Stayed in April 2024

Would have been nice if the bar and restaurant had been completed. It’s going to be amazing.

Loved the property. Can’t wait to go back when the rest of the restoration is completed. David was very nice gave us the history of the building and showed us around.

Stayed in April 2024

The retention of a beautiful historic building and repurposing it very tastefully.

Stayed in April 2024

There were no dining facilities at all or bar when we visited but they were under construction I think.

Beautiful rooms with awesome facilities - a luxury stay

Stayed in April 2024

No food at this point as they are renovating.

Very large rooms with high ceilings and beautifully decorated. Very comfortable bed. Quiet.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing, but can't wait for the resturant to open.

Amazing staff (thanks Ella) for making our stay wonderful. Great location, great rooms.

Stayed in March 2024

Common facilities not finished & unavailable when finished it will be excellent No lift considerable climb to rooms not ideal for aged knees with suitcases

Location cleanliness parking

Stayed in March 2024

No negatives to report.

Ideal cbd location, secure off-street parking, roomy suite, small but functional kitchenette, close to retail, selected restaurants and wine bars. Would stay there again. Will be even better when on-site restaurant is operational.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

The location is excellent, across the road from several cafes and restaurants and a short walk to shopping centre, tourist tram stop and Bendigo Art Gallery. Ella contacted us before arriving to offer to book dinner at local restaurants, which she did. She was very helpful, friendly and professional which we appreciated very much.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing - this is such a beautiful hotel! I am a luxury lover, and this hotel exceeded my expectations.

Location is great - close to main road in to Bendigo. The hotel is located near some great cafes, pubs and shops.

Stayed in March 2024

Minor grip but shower door did not prevent water leaking on to bathroom floor so lots of wet towels.

Quality and decor

Stayed in February 2024

Currently no breakfast.

Beautiful old bank building. Restored beautifully.

Stayed in March 2024

More space for the bathroom might be needed, and the reception was closed very early (at 6pm).

Stayed in February 2024

That the restaurant was not yet open, not the fault of the hotel. Being an old building there were a few creeks and noises from the building.

The communication from the owner prior to us arriving was exceptional. We knew everything we need to know before we even got to the place. He greeted us at reception and took us to our room personally. It was well presented as a old building and we got a bit of history.

Stayed in February 2024

Unfortunately restaurant was being g refurbished but good tea/coffee facilities & fridge in room

Beautiful and comfortable fittings & furniture. Extremely comfortable bed & spa bath

Stayed in February 2024

I didn't dislike anything but must mention rooms are only accessible by stairs. While my bed was super comfy, think duck feather pillows would have just been perfect.

The hotel is intimate with beautiful, well decorated spacious rooms. The art work throughout is wonderful. Also smells great.

Stayed in February 2024

Only small things, which didn't attract from how magnificent this building is. A little more attention to cleanliness, i.e., dusting skirting boards, ensuring all wrappers are vacuumed up. A bin liner would be great, too.

We loved the styling. It made the rooms feel so cosy. The host was fantastic, such great knowledge of the building she was really friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

The room is beautiful

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast wasn't available though there were nice nearby options

Great location, great room. They were very accommodating of my dog too.

Stayed in January 2024

The bar area was completed but not open for drinks prior to 6pm and then after 6pm area was locked. The restaurant opening sometime soon.

Ella our host was great, communication excellent. The room was on ground facing car park & exit door. This wasn’t at all an issue on our stay. It was very quiet. I loved how the old banks cells are now converted into sitting booths. Rooms were equipped with glasses for drinks in your room or out in the courtyard.

Stayed in January 2024

When we booked, there was no indication that the hotel is undergoing renovations to add a restaurant and does not have a reception. We were also not aware that the room we booked is on the ground floor and has a disability bathroom. While this would be great for my mother or others with disabilities, I found the shower with bench quite uncomfortable and just never fond of a ground floor room. Nowhere in the description when we booked, this was indicated. So it would be great if the hotel can be more specific in room descriptions. Some people would be delighted to know they are on the ground floor and have a disability bathroom and might not like to have to climb stairs, but we prefer a normal standard bathroom and being on a higher floor. So adding these details to your description will allow travellers to make choices that are more specific to fit their needs. The room also did not have a suitcase rack or proper wardrobe. A suitcase rack might ruin the beautiful decorations, but there was nowhere but the floor to put our suitcases. If the room had a proper cupboard with a shelf or two, one could put the suitcase there. There were a chest of drawers and a writing desk, but they had many ornaments on so we did not feel comfortable to put a suitcase on them and risk breaking anything. No point in unpacking a suitcase for just one night. Bending down to the floor to get things out of a suitcase is fine for the young and fit, but would be a problem for those with mobility issues. The price was quite expensive for what was offered. Considering the property has a section under construction at the moment with no reception or breakfast and some basic things missing, the fee per night was is similar to hotels like the Sir Stamford at Circular Quay in Sydney or the Windsor in Melbourne and many other high end hotels where there are a lot more facilities, 24 hour check in, breakfast, proper cupboard, suitcase rack, ironing board, laundry service etc.

The location of the hotel was great, beautiful old historic building. Right in the centre of town. The staff were very friendly and let us check out a bit later at 11. Great, secure parking at the back of the hotel. Large, beautifully decorated room. Bonus kitchenette we did not know was in the room when we booked. For decorations and beauty, friendliness and cleanliness, the hotel definitely gets 10/10.

Stayed in January 2024

Staff were so lovely Location is great

Stayed in January 2024

Ongoing developments to the property limited in-house breakfast/dining options, but not a material issue as plenty of local choices.

Fantastic property (an old bank) and location. Very interesting decor and layout. Private car parking. Good eating options opposite at "The Wine Bank" and in the area. Incredibly helpful staff.

Stayed in December 2023

Couldn’t work out how to get Netflix. I could have asked reception but I couldn’t be bothered, so not such a big issue.

Great location. Next to a park, close to all the nice bars and restaurants, and the art gallery. Quiet, fresh feel, well maintained. Room facilities were great. Nice bedroom furniture, bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers. And Ella at reception was most lovely, helpful, and friendly.

Stayed in December 2023