Cath and Craig — Your Hosts at Imperial
Every property has an address. The best ones have people.
Cath and Craig are the reason guests return to Imperial Fine Accommodation. They are the reason people book directly — to be able to ask a question, request a restaurant reservation, or simply know that someone is expecting them.
Who They Are
Cath and Craig chose Imperial Fine Accommodation and Broken Hill because they understood, as so many visitors eventually do, that the area is not a place you pass through. It is a place that stays with you.
They manage every aspect of the property personally: the rooms, the pool, the courtyard, the billiards room, and the guest lounge. When you stay at Imperial, you stay with them.
What They Know
Cath and Craig know Broken Hill the way people who have lived somewhere properly always know it — not from a guidebook, but from actual experience. Which gallery has the most compelling current show? Which table at The Old Salt Bush is the best, and how far ahead to book it. When the Living Desert sculptures are at their finest, they will tell you all of this without being asked.
They will tell you all of these details without being asked. That is the nature of genuine hospitality.
A Personal Welcome
Every guest receives a personal welcome. The front desk is open from 8:30am to 6:00pm daily. If your travel is complex or you are arriving on the late side, reach out before you leave home.
Book Direct — Meet Cath and Craig on Arrival
Personal service from people who genuinely love this place.
Rooted in Broken Hill's Heritage Story
Cath and Craig Brice have made it their business to know Broken Hill inside out. In January 2015, the city became the first in Australia to be added to the National Heritage List, recognised for over 130 years of continuous mining history, as detailed in our Broken Hill guide. Their stewardship of Imperial Fine Accommodation reflects the same respect for heritage: preserving the property's 1906 stonework and timber lace verandas while keeping every modern comfort guests expect.
Local Knowledge That Shapes Your Stay
From the best table at a heritage pub to timing a visit to the Living Desert Sculptures for golden hour, Cath and Craig's recommendations draw on decades of local experience. Their insight extends across the region — see our Silverton guide, Art Galleries & Culture page, and Dining & Food guide for a taste of what they routinely point guests towards.
Personal Hosting, Every Stay
Whether you are visiting for a family milestone described on our Special Occasions page or an extended corporate placement outlined in our Executive & Corporate Stays guide, Cath and Craig personally manage every booking, ensuring the kind of attentive hospitality that keeps guests coming back and leaving five-star reviews, as shown on our Press & Recognition page.