Circa 1936

Circa 1936

Hotels
  • Luxury
4 rooms — 8 persons
$395 – $550
Full package includes: Breakfast for two; In suite mini bar and much more. A full range of available packages and seasonal promotions are available for booking on their website and their Travel Partners websites.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic main street of Corowa, where Circa 1936 offers a luxurious blend of elegance and comfort.
  • Savour local wines in the lounge, nestled by the original bank vault, enhancing your stay with genuine hospitality.
  • Awaken to the aroma of fresh coffee and a continental breakfast, setting a delightful tone for your day.
  • Unwind in the Massage Suite, where history and healing combine for a rejuvenating escape in an art deco haven.
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Step into a world of refined luxury at Circa 1936. Nestled on Corowa’s historic main street, this exclusive accommodation offers a blend of 20th-century elegance and 21st-century comfort. Housed within a meticulously restored former Rural Bank of NSW, this art deco haven invites you to discover the birthplace of the Australian Federation.

Indulge in genuine hospitality and personalised service as you unwind in the lounge, sipping local wine by the original bank vault or enjoying a 1930s-inspired cocktail from the bar. The walls adorned with local art pieces tell stories of the region’s heritage.

Awaken to the aroma of coffee alongside a continental breakfast, sink into feather pillows on crisp linen, and experience an array of quality amenities. Circa 1936 offers 19th-century service, 20th-century charm, and modern facilities, creating an unforgettable escape. Immerse yourself in a world of design, art, and elegance – book now for an extraordinary journey through time.

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Accreditations

  • New South Wales Business Chamber
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Features

  • Baggage Holding Room
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Day Spa
  • Laundry
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace

Tags

  • Luxury

Available experiences

North Suite

North Suite

Apart from the luxurious super king-size bed, it is the three-metre high pressed metal ceiling that dominates this 54-square-metre suite.

With 180 degree views of historic Corowa through white shuttered windows, this light-filled space beckons guests to relax and read on the Le Corbusier day bed; relax and soak in the bathtub while contemplating the beauty of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed stained glass window, before relaxing some more over evening canapés in The Lounge.

If all that relaxing could not possibly be enough, top it off with a relaxation massage in the spa on the ground floor.

Loveridge Suite

Loveridge Suite

Their most recently added suite captures the personal history of the owner of CIRCA 1936. Sydney Robert Edwin Loveridge was the mayor of Corowa in 1954 and a great-grandfather of your host Jen.

The 54 square metre, light-filled north-west facing Loveridge Suite has its own private terrace, just perfect for afternoon drinks and taking in the quiet country town. The uniqueness of the Loveridge suite becomes obvious when you enter. The rattan fans take you to an exotic place far away. For the hard-working executive, you will find your desk space accommodates your needs while the oversized bathroom, with its trademark CIRCA copper bathtub and iron-wood daybed, will most certainly ensure a host of memorable moments and bring a whole new meaning to your “bath-time experience”.

South Suite

South Suite

The three-room, 50 square metre South Suite promotes the concept of ‘spaces’ – private space, shared space and pamper space.

Entertain in the lounge, slumber in the bedroom or pamper yourself in the 18 square metre bathroom that features art deco lighting and Circa 1936’s signature photographic artworks.

Whether it is in the walk-through rain shower that allows panoramic views of majestic Murray River gums or relaxing in the high back, white and black bathtub set with your ‘Bath Bar’ amenities selection, you will be immersed in an environment of luxury as you take in the stunning simplicity of the one metre, circular stained glass window.

West Suite

West Suite

Overlooking the passing parade of the tree-lined main street, Circa 1936’s largest suite also features a huge 20-square-metre bathroom with an oversized bathtub and French doors leading onto the spacious private balcony.

With the full features of the art deco architecture on display, this suite allows guests to truly enjoy the seasons with the option of opening the French doors to allow a cooling breeze in the summer, or in the cooler months, staying cosy in front of the flickering flames of the fire as the sunshine filters softly through the shuttered windows.

After a memorable day and you are preparing to turn in, enjoy your selection from the sleep-inducing nightcap menu.

Executive Meeting Room - The Porta

Executive Meeting Room – The Porta

The Circa 1936 team are committed to delivering an exemplary level of service in liaising with you to plan your event. Their manager, Jennifer West, is available to create a meeting event and associated food, wines from the local region and activities to complement the occasion. They will ensure your event is executed with seamless professionalism.

An event coordinator will be appointed to you so your preparations will be managed in a timely manner. Their goal is to help you create and deliver an event that leaves a lasting impression on your colleagues and guests.

No two events are the same, so the packages offer flexibility and a chance to personalize your event.

Massage Suite - SENSE at CIRCA 1936

Massage Suite – SENSE at CIRCA 1936

Embark on a journey of sensory rejuvenation at the Massage Suite – SENSE at CIRCA 1936. Within this haven of tranquility, guests are invited to experience a harmonious blend of history and healing. The suite, part of a beautifully restored art deco gem, provides an escape where the grandeur of the 1930s meets the restorative powers of contemporary holistic therapies.

The SENSE suite envelops visitors in an ambiance of calm, with a design that whispers of the building’s storied past. It is a space dedicated to the art of relaxation, offering an intimate atmosphere for guests to discover the restorative benefits of personalized massage treatments. The suite is a sanctuary of wellness, thoughtfully appointed to ensure a restful and enlivening experience.

Here, time is forgotten and well-being is rediscovered. A stay at the Massage Suite – SENSE is an invitation to pause and reconnect with one’s inner self, amidst an environment that balances historic elegance with serene modernity.

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Vision

  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.

  • Handrails on all stairways

Hearing

  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

  • Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Volume controlled phones are available.
  • Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Grab rails in the bathroom
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Step free access to the conference or function room
  • Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
  • Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
  • Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
  • A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
  • A shower curtain (no door).
  • Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
  • A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
  • Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
  • Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.

Physical – High support needs

  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.

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