Echuca Hotel

I guess if you need somewhere basic to stay this would be okay It's just another very generic, soulless apartment hotel. read more I guess if you need somewhere basic to stay this would be okay It's just another very generic, soulless apartment hotel.

I'm not sure how they continue to get it right, but somehow they just do. We had dinner for a 60th birthday and we were among 5 other groups celebrating birthda... read more I'm not sure how they continue to get it right, but somehow they just do. We had dinner for a 60th birthday and we were among 5 other groups celebrating birthdays. Still our food was delicious and served in a very timely manner. The recipe for success at the Echuca Hotel is flawless and the ingredients should stay the same.

We had been here before and this time took friends for the $10.00 lunch - which last time was good. However, this time did not supply a menu of choices - they s... read more We had been here before and this time took friends for the $10.00 lunch - which last time was good. However, this time did not supply a menu of choices - they seemed far too interested in getting ready for "The Blues Festival' rather than looking after the locals. The meal was very average. Don't think we will recommend the Echuca Hotel again.

I would expect a higher quality of food and service considering the prices of the meals. The portion sizes were generous, but the food itself was below average.... read more I would expect a higher quality of food and service considering the prices of the meals. The portion sizes were generous, but the food itself was below average. We overheard one of the senior waiters instructing the younger staff to clear tables quickly and get customers out as soon as possible. They would swoop in to take our plates even while there was still food left on them, resembling seagulls at the beach. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was lacking.

I ordered two lunch specials, both priced over $30. I opted for the Stuffed Calamari with Mexican rice and Chili Marmelade. Unfortunately, the calamari was rubb... read more I ordered two lunch specials, both priced over $30. I opted for the Stuffed Calamari with Mexican rice and Chili Marmelade. Unfortunately, the calamari was rubbery, the rice tasted bland and was sticky, and the chili jam had no flavor at all. I called the waiter to explain my disappointment, but he took my meal away without offering any alternatives. I ended up watching my partner eat while I remained hungry. The service was poor and we left without receiving a refund. I do not recommend this restaurant.