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Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 494 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
290
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 494 reviews" "
8 - Good
150
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 494 reviews" "
6 - Okay
42
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 494 reviews" "
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 494 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
5
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Cara
Travelled with family
13 Oct 2022
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location in Ballarat
Unfortunately I found it disappointing staying for two nights there was no housekeeping done
We loved our stay. Very easy check in, great communication with very friendly staff, well-appointed and comfortable room, walking distance to everything.
The hotel itself is a very nice old building with 14ft ceiling in the upper floors rooms.
The lady at the front desk was extremely polite and helpful.
Making sure that we had everything we needed in the room etc.
Honestly it was WELL WORTH the price.
The bed was a little firmer than what I am used to, but it was comfortable.
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Michael
Travelled with group
26 Jun 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location. Bit tired looking and the foyer was smelly, but can't really complain given the price and location.
I liked very little. Broken venetian blind meant we were woken at 6.30am by sunlight glaring into our eyes.
Room very small. Cheaply appointed. Overpriced.
I expected more. Disappointed.
This was our second stay and we were disappointed. Everything seems tired. Our room was warmish. Facilities were adequate but not reflective of the cost.
Central and unique location. Spotless and clean. Friendly staff! Will definitely be back next time
Tuan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Cameron on 13 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely feedback :) we look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Ballarat.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
21 Feb 2020
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room we had certainly could of done with a freshen up walls, fan and blinds were dirty and paint peeling off the wall. the exhaust fan needs to be replaced as it does not extract steam from the bathroom and plumbing is very noisy. Bed was comfortable.
The Ansonia on Lydiard is a very lovely boutique hotel. Our room was spacious, clean and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel has plenty of charm and Cameron was extremely helpful when we checked in & out. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Cameron on 2 Dec 2019
Thank you for your excellent feedback it was a pleasure to have you stay with us at Ansonia and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
The only problem we had was the lack of free parking. Very annoying with 1 hour parking during business hours. City of Ballarat should provide Ansonia patrons with an exemption code. We travel to Ballarat regularly and this is a barrier to us staying at Ansonia.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from cameron on 22 Nov 2019
Thanks for your feedback
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful property in central Ballarat, quiet and comfortable.
Problem if you require a lift to 1st floor and difficult to get a park out front, also metered.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Cameron on 20 Nov 2019
Thank you for your feedback, it is mentioned on the websites that the room in assessible by stairs only. I do understand it can be difficult this time of year to get a car park.
The thing that I liked the most was that it was safe and close to the shops, you only had to walk out the front door and about 100 meters and you were in the main shopping area and food area. The rooms were large ard clean.
The only thing I didn't like was that there was no off street parking.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from cameron on 14 Oct 2019
Thanks for your feedback
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Business traveller
1 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and very helpful staff member.room well furnished looks good.
The property is conveniently located and parking isn't a problem provided you are out before 10am.....The parking inspectors can be a problem if you are staying a couple of days.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Cameron on 16 Sept 2019
Thank you for your review, we do provide alternate options for parking if guests would be staying a couple of days.
Hotel is in a great position... walking distance to shops, cafe's & restaurants - love the old building with the rooms off the Atrium, seating area to sit & have a drink... love it