HOTEL vera - Ballarat, VIC

 

Red-brick entrance and tiled front steps of Hotel Vera, a boutique hotel in Ballarat
Open front door of Hotel Vera, Ballarat, looking down the tiled entrance hallway
Kingston suite at Hotel Vera with a fireplace, bold artwork and a freestanding bath by the bay window
Bed framed by a green wall and native flowers in the Kingston suite, Hotel Vera
Green-trimmed window and sculptural armchair in the Kingston suite at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Bed against deep green walls in the Kingston suite at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Bedside corner of the Kingston suite with a white armchair, gold lamp and colourful artwork
Guest behind sheer curtains at the bath, glass in hand, in the Kingston suite
Ercildoune suite at Hotel Vera with terracotta-pink walls, pink bedding and a bouclé armchair
Freestanding bath on a raised gold-edged platform in the Ercildoune suite, Hotel Vera Ballarat
Window light across the bed and armchair in the pink Ercildoune suite at Hotel Vera
View from the bath platform through to the vanity in the Ercildoune suite
Pink dress hanging beside the mirror and timber cabinet in the Ercildoune suite
Doorway view into the blue-and-white Sandon suite at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Bed with blue striped linen beneath a framed artwork in the Sandon suite, Hotel Vera
Marble fireplace and blue walls in the Sandon suite at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Gold tap filling a freestanding bath beside a dish of bath salts in the Sandon suite
Marble side table and bouclé chair by the window in the Sandon suite
Carved marble fireplace beside the bath in the Sandon suite at Hotel Vera
Portrait painting above the fireplace with a view through to the ensuite, Smeaton suite
Sage and burnt-orange walls with a suitcase by the bed in the Smeaton suite, Hotel Vera
Bed against sage-green panelling beneath abstract art in the Smeaton suite
Marble shower with a gold rainfall showerhead in the Smeaton suite ensuite
Marble ensuite with herringbone floor and black-and-gold vanity in the Smeaton suite
Tourello suite at Hotel Vera with coral-pink walls, tiled fireplace and curved armchair
Long view of the pink Tourello suite from the armchair to the bed and window
Bed in soft pink linen under a colourful abstract painting in the Tourello suite, Hotel Vera Ballarat
Green-tiled fireplace and gold artwork beside the bed in the Tourello suite
Red heels on the rug beside the pink bed in the Tourello suite
Accessible ensuite with grab rails, marble walls and gold fittings in the Tourello suite
Lit makeup mirror and cosmetics on the vanity in the Tourello suite
Lonarch suite at Hotel Vera with exposed red brick, olive bedding and a bouclé chair
Lounge area and bed against an exposed brick wall in the Lonarch suite, Hotel Vera Ballarat
Exposed brick wall between the lounge and bathroom in the Lonarch suite
Sheer curtains and armchairs around a round coffee table in the Lonarch suite
Two bouclé armchairs and a timber coffee table in soft light, Lonarch suite
Bottle of red wine and a glass on the bedside table in the Lonarch suite
Courtyard with green outdoor chairs and a stone planter, Lonarch suite at Hotel Vera
Mustard-yellow bedding and a bold painting in the Dunach suite at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Rust and white pillows against a timber bedhead in the Dunach suite
Kettle, ceramic cups and a bottle of wine on the marble minibar in the Dunach suite
Marble bathroom with twin gold showerheads and herringbone floor in the Dunach suite
Brass lamp on a marble plinth in the upstairs hallway at Hotel Vera
Bouclé sofa, cushions and native flowers in the upstairs hallway at Hotel Vera
Native flower arrangement in the tiled entrance hall of Hotel Vera, Ballarat
Framed artwork above the timber staircase at Hotel Vera
Guest lounge at Hotel Vera with a fireplace, bookshelves and a curved sofa
Red armchair and full bookshelves in the library corner of the Hotel Vera lounge
Colourful painting above a row of glass vases in the Hotel Vera reception
Curved sofa and artwork beneath an archway in the Hotel Vera lounge
Hotel Vera, a two-storey Victorian red-brick boutique hotel in Ballarat, Victoria
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Project: Boutique hotel photography for Hotel Vera and Babae Restaurant, Ballarat, Victoria

Result: Images featured in Malaysia Airlines' Going Places magazine and used for social media promotions


Overview

Hotel Vera is a boutique hotel in an 1884 red brick mansion in Ballarat. It is owned by Martin Shew and David Cook-Doulton, and the rooms are full of bold colour and vibrant art. Each suite is named after a local place: Kingston, Smeaton, Dunach, Ercildoune, Lonarch, Sandon and Tourello. Babae is an award-winning hatted restaurant which sits within the hotel.


What I delivered

Images that capture the unique atmosphere of Hotel Vera, from each suite's character to the details guests notice, for their website, social media and marketing.

  • Every suite, with its own colour, art and bathroom details
  • The guest lounge, hallways and small details, like the bouclé furniture and native flowers
  • The exterior of the heritage building
  • Babae Restaurant: the dining room, the incredible food and the chefs working in the open kitchen


The outcome
  • Images published in Malaysia Airlines' Going Places inflight magazine
  • A collection of images for marketing purposes to support the business


In their words

"Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work and for capturing the unique atmosphere of both Hotel Vera Ballarat and Hotel Ernest Bendigo. We truly appreciate the honest and considered approach you brought to the photoshoots, and we can’t wait to utilise your stunning imagery and the assets you’ve created for both properties.


Your ability to tell a story through subtle details and changing light really resonates with us, and we’re excited to share these visuals with our guests and community. We look forward to working together again in the future and will definitely reach out for upcoming projects.


Thanks again for your creativity and collaboration." Hotel Vera & Hotel Ernest


Sue O'Keefe · Travel Any Road · Hotel and hospitality photographer, Melbourne · travelanyroad.com