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 years of extensive restoration, the magnificent accommodation, dining, meeting and banquet facilities are re-establishing Craig's as the finest boutique heritage hotel in the colony. "Experience the Legend."