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Cnr Pall Mall & Williamson Street, 3550 Bendigo, Australia
#28 of 35 hotels in Bendigo
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1141 hotel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
7.6
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Lisa
Australia9 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Birthday stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wasn't told about needing to ask for room service before 5pm. Only discovered this after reading notice on bathroom wall. Though we only were there 2 nights so not major problem but could have been if stayed longer. Noise from nightclubs until 3am. Unruly child jumping up and down in room above us from 7am til 9.30m ( Sunday) I would have complained, but we were checking out at 10am. Creeky bathroom door.
Large, comfortable room. Clean. Central. Excellent staff opened balcony especially for us for dinner.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Catherine
Australia1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely noisy partying from the street at night, until early hours of the morning.
Character, location & clean. Staff lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Irene
Australia11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“NA”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Could not access the balcony adjoining our room.
Great location, wonderful room and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Peter
Australia11 Reviews8.0“Lovely Heritage building in a wonderful location”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite With Spa
- • Stayed 1 night
Wi Fi Netflix would be a nice add-on
Old World Charm of the hotel - right opposite the Town Hall and a super location to the centre of town and local sights. The hotels own restaurant is good and is an order at the counter/pay and served to your table. We found the Wi-Fi difficult to log into and its coverage/quality fairly poor. Prince Charles and Lady Di stayed here which added some charm. Rooms are big / spacious and bathroom very clean, hot water and all the goodies needed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Tracey
Australia5 Reviews7.0“Great location had a great time”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The noise like a pump running or an old dial up phone continually ringing all night.
Beautiful old building with high ceilings and a great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Ashkar
Australia2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Strange thumping music noise all night from around 2am
Room was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Peter
Australia28 Reviews9 helpful votes8.0“A good Bendigo choice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is a bit gritty particularly at night.
Historic Pub with a cool vibe. The arrangement for secure parking works well. Quiet rooms. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Maureen
New Zealand2 Reviews7.0“I would happily go back for a weekend stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Would be nice if kitchen offered half portions or allowed adults to order from the children's meal.
shower was lovely, staff were very helpful. It is a little tired but more than made up for by the helpful staff and the location. The food downstairs was very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Felicity
Australia4 Reviews9.0“So fun! Iconic hotel. Will stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
no staff at reception when i went to check out. No gluten free desserts at restaurant
The building is spectacular and the bed was so comfy
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Lbpcooks
Australia32 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Loved our stay once again at the historical, ovely Shamrock”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The shower was small and water presure and so temperature varied, quite acceptable but should be better
Location excellent, love the old historic hotel, we had one of the larger rooms, it was excellent but one needs to awrae it is refurbished historical old and there must be some compromises
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Lachlan
Australia2 Reviews7.0“Overall, a fantastic stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bed in my room (306) had broken springs, one side was very comfortable but the otherside had a huge dip in it that made it very uncomfortable to sleep on, I even fell off at one point
the staff were fantastic and helpful, the room and bathroom were clean and warm and inviting and the location was fantastic, especially with the easter festival on right outside
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Lbpcooks
Australia32 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Loved going back to a lovely old hotel we have used for years, and just love its old world charm”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Its a lovely old hotel so small things like the shower was difficult to set, and the rooms while comfortable are converted from another erea
Lovely old Hotel remonding us of past glory, superbly located and white comfortable room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Barbara
Australia5 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely heritage building in an excellent position in the city.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Mark
Australia1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely old building
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Ian
Australia19 Reviews7.0“Tha shamrock has historical appeal but it needs rejuvenating”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accommodation was noisy
Great central location with historical appeal
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Boe
Australia4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and staff are amazing
Room was a deluxe family room 2 x beds no kitchen facilities Had to use bathroom to get water for kettle. No cutlery in the room -should rename to 2 bedroom basic
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Cathy
Australia8 Reviews7.0“Ok value for money, needs a refurbish”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Communication regarding check out not clear In room information booklet needs updating Refers to in room phone to reach reception, doesn’t exist & no one at reception in the morning until 2.00pm No breakfast details in booklet
Great location Old world charm
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Shanahan
Australia3 Reviews7.0“79, no parking at hotel, a very hot day too exhausting carting luggage.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Couldn't park near the hotel so we had to carry luggage. When we booked it said there was parking, also said microwave.. Very uncomfortable lounge chairs.
Comfy Bed, good air conditioning, good shower.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Stuart
Australia6 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“This historical hotel is centrally located with great rooms and helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite With Spa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant staff while friendly and helpful were a little disorganised (bar not stocked and many menu drinks not available and meals left on the kitchen bar a long time awaiting staff to serve them)
Great location. The room was very nice large and clean. Bathroom was a little dated but also clean and functional.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Debbie
Australia1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a bit small for 2 people
Nice clean room at a reasonable price
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Bruce
Australia12 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Charming historic hotel in the centre of town. The renovated rooms are spacious and well-appointed with all essential comforts. We had dinner at the Bistro downstairs which was accessible and good food.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Carol
Australia5 Reviews8.0“A nice old style hotel with plenty of character. Bathroom facilities excellent.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pillows were not very comfy and mattress a little hard. The blind needed fixing .
Eggs were cooked perfectly, as requested. Dinner was delicious, fish and chips. Room and bathroom good size.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Annette
Australia5 Reviews7.0“I probably wouldn’t stay again but definitely would eat there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was small dark and dingy. The bed was awful. Each time one of us got up or moved the bed rocked like we were on waves. Did not sleep well at all. Would not recommend that room #213
I liked the nostalgic look and that it is an iconic land mark of Bendigo. Staff were lovely and the food was great.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Pam
Australia3 Reviews8.0“Enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed had a dip
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
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