CIRCA 1928 - アルバリー

Circa 1928 is a small hotel brilliantly created by Kevin Yaxley behind the impressively colonnaded facade of an ex CBA building in Albury. The decor is a testament to an interesting life vigorously lived. Kevin’s personalised and very generous service to the guests was a rare treat in Australia. We have recently spent time at Raffles in Singapore, the service at Circa was up there.

Circa in Albury is the best hotel in town by far. Attention to detail is second to none. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very spacious. The customer service is the best I have ever received. Kevin was so accommodating from a welcome drink to booking our restaurant The breakfast was sensational and fabulous presentation

CIRCA is the only pace to stay in Albury. The location is the centre of town. With on site complimentary parking what more do you want. The decor is incredible and well worth a visit. The breakfast is absolutely delicious with the best fruit compote and croissants I have ever tasted The service is great with welcome drinks complimentary bar fridge and restaurant booking service

Our two night stay was the perfect end to our NSW Road Trip. We stayed in the Hart suite which is huge, beautifully furnished and most importantly has a very comfortable bed. There is a stunning bath (which we didn’t use not being as flexible as we once were) with a fabulous stained glass window. Breakfast, served in our room, was very good - freshly squeezed orange juice, beautifully presented fresh fruit plate and lovely pastries, toast and jam. The hotel is well located with off-street parking and walking distance to many restaurants, the shops and cinema. Our welcome drink and chat with Kevin was so welcoming. We were surprised there were vacancies over Easter as staying there is definitely an experience to savour.

Just WOW - working in the hotel industry I am very lucky to stay in some amazing places however this is by far the best I have stayed in. From the moment we checked in we felt relaxed. Evey little detail has been well thought out and executed through the property. The rooms where beautiful and clean, hunter amenities, free mini bar and an amazing tea selection to choose from in your room. The little touches of the welcome drink and night cap where a lovelly but I have to say my favourite was the fact Kevin escorted us to our room and showed us where everything was. It’s little details like this the hotel industry is really lacking at the moment. Last minute we decided to do a couples spa treatment which they managed to go over and beyond to Accomadate. The treatment was so relaxing we feel like we have had a week rather then a night away. Thank you so much for your hospitality Kevin + Ririn. We will see you in October !! Stacy + Chris

We visited during our sea/ tree change, so it was just an overnight, sadly. Though plenty to do in the area, including within walking distance, revitalised river walk included. Conveniently located between Sydney’s Inner West and Geelong Spirit of Tasmania ferry service, almost a Surry Hills on the border of NSW and VIC. Highly personalised service, with a H O S T (thank you) reminiscent of smaller boutique properties, absolute attention to detail, taking the time to chat about experiences sought in the area and so on, knowledgeable about dining options, suggestions given. Got the Warhol. In transformation post-Covid pandemic with more spa treatment rooms used differently. Art and books (though I/ we would probably have set aside some of outside pavement/ ground floor for a coffee house/ may be wine bar/ deli/ special tastings zone). Breakfast absolutely worldclass. Out of all our/ my long term fav this one, Circa 1928, really stands out. Old bank building leased for extended period, apparently.

Excellent experience from when we first walked in and booked our massage/facial package. The music, atmosphere, aroma’s were perfect for relaxation. No outside street noise to distract you. It was a totally immersive experience. Thank you to the hosts

Fun/interesting decor mixing Indonesian vibe with Aussie art. Comfortable and lovely big copper bath. Very good attentive service and spacious room. Nice but limited breakfast. Good location. Overpriced.

What a lovely art deco style hotel. Kevin the host made us feel welcome from the check in until leaving Plenty of pampering with beautiful furnishings and complimentary mini bar Breakfast served in room, comfortable bed and pillows and an amazing all round stay. Highly recommend and we will be back