Stayed for a night on our way to the Elvis weekend in Parkes. Much better than the countless motels that line our highways. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the venue has more to offer than other types of accommodation. Our hosts were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. Murray even cleaned our windscreen before we left! There's a great restaurant across the road which isn't expensive and the town is quiet at night, so we had no trouble sleeping.

Stayed for one night as a stopover from Adelaide to Sydney. Rooms were clean,comfortable and had character. We also had a lovely balcony to sit out on after dinner. The owner was very welcoming and provided excellent service even down to washing our windscreen before we set off in the morning. The included breakfast was excellent along with the chocolate treats as it was Christmas eve. A lovely place to stay.

We were made to feel most welcome in this art deco restored hotel which operates as a B&B; it no longer operates as a pub.
In the evening, we enjoyed the use of the small formal lounge/dining room upstairs for drinks. This was prior to dining at the excellent restaurant, Charlies, across the road.
Our room was clean and comfortable and the continental breakfast was adequate.
Our stay at the New Criterion was a very nice introduction to a lovely town. We shall be back.

The New Criterion Hotel is a delight. A great contrast to the often drab and ordinary motel room the New Criterion offers something different with an other-worldly, art deco decor and an ambience that is transporting. There's a high-tech extremely comfortable lounge room and even a verandah off your bedroom to take in a view of the town and a stunning sunset. Pam and Murray are very welcoming hosts who deserve merit for their meticulous restoration of a country charmer.