I like the location which is easy to find. There are many shops around. The Meander River is a few minutes away. Some of the attractions are nearby. Since the hotel doesn't have laundry service, the laundrette is opposite of the Information Centre. There's Woolsworth! The breakfast is decent but good with wholemeal and raisin bread for breakfast with a variety of spreads, oatmeal, cereals, juices, variety of tea, and coffee for the chilly day. The dining room is so cosy that it feels like home.

I wished I was given a room on the lower floor as I had a 29-inch luggage, but I'm still grateful that Amanda helped to carry up my luggage.

Location was fantastic, right across from the river. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in every detail including accommodating our bicycles, assisting with dietary requirements and arranging their free platypus tour (the host of the tour was also a knowledgeable and friendly character). The restaurant meal was warm and cosy (maybe a little $$ compared to the accommodation price). The public provided a welcoming atmosphere for a cold (it mulled) brew. We loved our short stay in this historic building and beautiful town. We would gladly recommend the Empire, if it suits your circumstances.

Location in main street and within walking distance to all needs was great. Older pub in town, but room was pleasantly comfortable. Room was clean, bed comfortable, room was located on top attic floor and had a good view over river in Deloraine. Modern bathroom, with large shower space and good water pressure. Complimentary continental breakfast, was a benefit.

Had a couple of functions on night when we stayed and noise travelled to room and went on for a while, making it hard to get to sleep. Was advised there would be home made yoghurt for breakfast, but none in fridge when we went to eat.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Empire Hotel. The staff were outstandingly helpful and flexible. The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Deloraine on foot. The food in the downstairs cafe was excellent. Wish we could have had more than one meal. The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. Loved being able to warm up in front of the fireplace. Our room was very cozy and spacious. Breakfast was basic but many different choices including french press coffee. We absolutely enjoyed the free platypus tour that starts at the hotel most afternoons. We were lucky enough to spot one. Get in touch beforehand and ask for the departure time. We will definitely stay again if we will come back to this corner of the world.

Helpful staff, lovely room (heritage, but practical), central location, free “platypus/riverside walk, breakfast included

Not really the property’s fault in any way, but - despite eventually effective intervention by staff, our short stay was spoiled by the inconsiderate behaviour of a large (about 10-12) group of visitors from Shanghai eg we were blocked from the breakfast session by their “domination” of the facilities until moved on by intrepid staff member. This delayed our departure & left a bad taste.

This was my third stay at The Empire. Each time, I've had a different room, and all have exceeded my expectations. It's so lovely to be greeted warmly, and personally taken to your room, rather than simply being told the room no, which is so often the case at other hotels I had booked the single, budget room this time, as I was travelling solo. Yes, it was a very small room, but it was faultless as far as cleanliness and comfort went. The chocolate on the bed was a delightful extra, and the private bathroom next door was very tasteful and well equipped with all necessities. Breakfast was included in my booking, and I enjoyed meeting other travellers as I enjoyed my delicious breakfast in the elegant guest lounge/dining room. All in all, I had a wonderful stay, which was excellent value for the money I spent. I'll be back...again!! 😀

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Very good continental breakfast which included gluten free options (notify hotel in advance to help them with this). Friendly, efficient staff. Great location in town centre near river. Free parking. The highlight was that the Hotel offered a guided walk by the river to spot platypus which we did. Not sure how often this happens but it was very good.

Bathroom is a wet room so if you’ve used the shower you’ll have to walk through the wet floor to the toilet which was a bit slippery.

Hotel was quite old but nice design. Location is close to park where I can see platypus in evening. Hotel has platypus walking tour around 16:30 but we missed it due to late arrival. We stayed in twin room which has small living area. Overall is clean and comfy with reasonable price. There were plenty of breakfast in living room.

The wifi signal was so bad. It would be better if there are more shelves and hooks in bathroom. Bathroom should have partition to separate wet/dry area. Staff was friendly and helpful. However, a staff was confused about our payment which was already completed by booking.com. She misunderstood that the payment wasn’t completed and needed to process at the hotel.

Self serve breakfast was great, very clean, awesome food in the restaurant, walking distance to everywhere in town, free Platypus tour included and we saw 3 Platypus. We left something in the room when we checked out and Tristan was absolutely fantastic at locating this item and getting it back to us. The Empire Hotel itself is a lovely old building and very well kept.

Some of the young female staff weren't very friendly or helpful, Tristan was great and good at his job. The train going past in the middle of the night was very noisy. I had Rm 3, it was pretty snug.

Very friendly staff and it's the local's bar, so there are lots of friendly locals to chat to. Convenient location, clean, comfortable beds,huge bathroom ( seperate to room but private only to that room) great cafe, good dinners, quiet and so safe that they can leave the door fire escape wide open 24/7!.

Room 9 is very hot and stuffy, even if the window is open. It really needs a small portable a/c. No bedside or over bed lamp for night reading.