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that are located a stone's throw from Sovereign Hill itself. Ask about the accommodation-
and-entertainment packages. The 'Night in the Museum' package (singles/doubles $410/
670) lets you stay in the Steinfeld's building at the top of Main St within Sovereign Hill,
where you'll be served by staff in period dress.
Ansonia on Lydiard
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( 03-5332 4678; www.theansoniaonlydiard.com.au ; 32 Lydiard St Sth; r $125-204; ) One of Lydiard
St's great hotels, the Ansonia exudes calm with its minimalist design, polished floors,
dark-wood furnishings and light-filled atrium. Stylish rooms have large-screen TVs and
range from studio apartments for two to family suites.
George Hotel
( 03-5333 4866; www.georgehotelballarat.com.au ; 27 Lydiard St Nth; d/f/ste from $150/195/220; ) This
grand old pub has seen bags of history since it was first built in 1852. It's right in the thick
of things and the recently refurbished rooms are tasteful and comfortable, and there is a
good bar and restaurant. If you're thinking of staying here on a weekend, though, remem-
ber that the nightclub below is open till 5am.
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Quest Ballarat
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( www.questapartments.com.au ; 7-11 Dawson St Nth; studio from $159, 1-/2-bed apt from $175/275; ) A
world (and walking distance) away from Ballarat's gold-mining heritage, these ultra-mod-
ern, large apartments feature exemplary service, as you'd expect from a place that attracts
a lot of midweek business traffic. Highly recommended.
Eating
L'Espresso
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( 03-5333 1789; 417 Sturt St; mains $11-20; 7.30am-6pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat) A mainstay on
Ballarat's cafe scene, this trendy Italian-style place doubles as a record shop - choose
from the whopping jazz, blues and world-music selection while you wait for your es-
presso or Tuscan bean soup. Fabulous risotto.
ITALIAN $
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