Located in Victorias historic Goldfields region Doherty Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre makes for the perfect weekend getaway.Nestled amongst 7.5 acres of landscaped gardens the rustic style hotel offers all the style of a chic city hotel while enjoying the charm of a country retreat.Just 75 minutes from Melbournes city centre and 1 hour from Tullamarine Airport the hotel is situated opposite Victorias popular tourist attraction - Sovereign Hill in Ballarat.Combining city expertise with country hospitality the 71 room hotel features its own state of the art Convention Centre Thalgo Sanctuary Day Spa 2 inspired restaurants and lounge bar gym squash courts heated outdoor swimming pool Royal tennis and jogging and bike trails.