Quality Hotel Grand Mildura

bygone days

The history of the Midlura Grand is synonymous with the history of Mildura itself.

Opened in 1891as the Mildura Coffee Palace, this was the main accommodation and entertainment centre in the town. As a temperance town, no alcohol was offered on the premises until nearly 30 yers later. The Mildura Grand was born. Its kept up with the times ever since, bits being added on here and there for a number of years. In 1989, the present day owners, the Carrazza purchased the place.

Now, its a mini empire :)4 restaurants with an excellent reputation (run by son-in-law Stefano de Pieri - see 'Stefano's' tip on this page), 2 cafes (including one afloat), a microbrewery and pub, along with all the usual luxuries one would expect in a hotel with such a history.

Sadly, from an architectural perspective, its no what it was. The additions in time and the adding of luxuries have taken their toll, and its a somewhat non-descript mish mash of styles. The fabulous 19th century Victoriana is no longer - the closest recognisable style is the art deco of the main frontage. Its also developed on the available plot of land - so the garden feels hemmed in by the main wall of the hotel and the wall separating it from the street. The pool is squeezed into a courtyard. But inside its everything one would expect from a luxury hotel, although it also offers budget (by their standards at AUD$100 or so per night) and upscale 'motel' rooms as well as the luxury suites.

Unique Quality: Its comfy, it has great facilities, but most of these are open to the public anyway, so not 100% convinced its the best place in town to stay. Other places in the town have the same facilities without the luxury bit admittedly, but then without the luxury prices... Rooms vary - if you can afford the top whack, then you get what you pay for.