Visited Australia earlier this year and stayed in several hotels during my trip. All of which had…read moresome fault with them. Of the three though, I would consider my stay at Macquarie Manor to be the best of the lot. This hotel is located in the Hobart CBD on Macquarie Street. It is not at the corner, but a couple buildings away from it and across the street from the Travelodge. Part of the reason why I decided to book this hotel was that it was a boutique heritage hotel. The building was built in 1875 and has Edwardian architecture. It was originally the home of a surgeon and then used as a venue of Hobart's high society so there is a lot of history in these walls. Upon arriving to the hotel for my stay, I checked in at the lounge area in front of the dining room. The hotel's dining room restaurant is affiliated with Nant, a local whisky distillery. Going back to why I booked this hotel, the other reason was that the rooms are huge. I got a standard room that was over 300 square feet with high ceilings and space for an elegant sofa and table. My room was actually in the annex part of the hotel as an extension was built to expand on the original building. Heading up to my room, I had to go through an annex walkway. It is unheated, so it was quite cold during the winter. The room's bathroom was also a bit chilly, so I would close it to contain the warm air when you turn the room's heater on. The room was the most comfortable one that I stayed in. Mostly because of the size. The room's interior and bathroom still looks rather new like they did a renovation recently. As for the cons, the free hotel Wi-Fi wasn't working well in my room for most of my stay. I had to head into the main building to get a good connection to login. And I was unable to try out the restaurant during my stay as it seemed like they were having staffing issues. It was the winter season, so that was understandable. Still it would have been nice to have been able to stay in and enjoy a steak and whisky dinner here when it was cold out. The Wi-Fi and restaurant issue were minor though compared to the billing issue that I had to deal with after my stay. I pre-paid for the room prior to my stay, but I noticed a double charge on my credit card after I returned back to Seattle. After going back and forth with the hotel about this snafu without success, I contacted the online travel agency I booked the room through to resolve the problem with the hotel. The charge was refunded, but it left a bad taste about my stay here. If there was an issue, I feel it should have been brought up during my stay or upon checkout. Overall, I liked my stay for the most part at Macquarie Manor. The location is great and the size of the rooms plus the historical aspect of the building are key selling points. Though given the billing issue I dealt with, I would recommend booking directly through the hotel's website rather than a travel agency.

Great establishment if visiting Hobart. The building and rooms ooze early 20th century. The manor…read moreis centrally located allowing the avid tourist to admire Hobart's treasures. The rooms are large, clean and filled with the necessities. The only drawback is the parking associated with the establishment. It is limited and can be difficult due to required 'shuffling'. However, the friendly staff are quick to help and limit any frustration.

I DID NOT stay here, but did look into it online before my visit to Hobart. One reason why I…read moredecided not to book here was due to my perceived idea of the distance to downtown. However, when we left Tassie, the Airporter Shuttle Depot is right across the street from Transit Backpackers. Around the corner are rental car agencies (I LOVED Rent For Less). Only a few blocks walk is the Elizabeth St. pedestrian shopping area and the waterfront is another few blocks. If you are looking for a Hobart hostel and the main concern is this location, forget what you perceive and try Transit Backpackers. I was wrong, because I found this hostel is conveniently located.

A comfortable place to rest. Rooms are spacious & clean. The facilities are basic but look new…read more There is a spacious backyard for the kids to run around, plus a big indoor kids playarea next to the bistro. Next door is a bakery to grab breakfast. Just opposite, there is a conveniently located petrol station to top up for the 20 minutes drive to the centre of Hobart. The bistro is spacious, relaxing & serves good value, delicious & satisfying meals.

The Motel rooms are new and clean, reasonably priced, with a flat screen tv and all the regulars…read moreexcept no wifi. The bistro serves generous sized meals at a reasonable price with not much waiting time to be served. I would stay here again but they need wifi.

Funky pub style hotel…read more While shared bathrooms per floor (no en suite rooms), bathrooms were clean, bright and inviting. Showers were large with plenty of hot water. Rooms are basic, with mini fridge, hanging space and bed. Heaps of accessible power points. Fun 'public space' with bar and coffee machine. Amazingly central location, with pubs, restaurants and retail all close by. Salamanca a ten minute stroll, close to skybus stop 5. Def not a luxury hotel, but loved my stay!

I chose Alabama Hotel for my last accommodation in Tasmania. It's a quirky hotel with some vintage…read moredecoration. Alabama Hotel is located so close to Woolworths, where I bought my snack supplies from. I parked my car at the 24 hr parking place which was about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. As I walked up the stairs at the hotel, I could see some hanging flamingos and a cafe. The reception desk was located inside the cafe area. Alamaba Hotel also has a balcony with some tables and chairs to hang out at. I was given a handmade soap and a towel, enough amenities for my two days stay. They also prepare free water at the corridor that I could bring to my room. The room was really cozy with a heater, fan, and a working desk. One of the most important things for me is the number of power points that a hotel room has. I comfortably charged my power bank, camera and phone at the same time! I was incredibly grateful for electricity and free Wi-Fi that they provided. The shared bathroom was spotless and most of the time I didn't have to share it with other people. Mind you, it was an off peak season when I was there. Alabama Hotel is an excellent place for staycation around Hobart area and provided a comfortable stay for a budget hotel. It's one of people's favorite places to stay when there's music or food festival in Tasmania. Just make sure to book in advance to secure your spot.

We stayed for 1 night in March and were so pleased we chose to stay here... Trevor, the owner,…read morecould not have been more friendly or accommodating and gave us some great recommendations for good eats. Portsea Place is ideally located, just up the road from Salamanca Place... so walkable there (easily) and to Battery Point. The apartment was newly refurbished, very clean and the bed was super comfy... We would not hesitate to recommend and would definitely stay here again....

Overpriced motel. It is located in a nice neighborhood a little over a mile from the Constitution…read moreDock and other downtown tourist attractions. The motel had a nice looking management building, and the room I got was large. The mold smell was overwhelming and the room needed renovation. The service of the motel was minimum.

Went there as alternative to Doc Coffee. First time and I asked for a large and they gave me a…read moremedium...I'm pretty certain I even paid for a large. So rather than call them on it I passive-aggressively go write a review to get it off my chest. Coffee's nice though. Just wish they listened to me and got it right...

A good solid three stars for location, super helpful staff and HUGE rooms with a well-stocked…read morekitchenette and living room area. Free Wi-Fi earns the extra star. The Collins is a short stroll to The Waterfront, Salamanca and almost anywhere in central Hobart. It feels more like an independent hotel with a modern feel and a lot of heart, rather than a boutique hotel because there is not a lot of character. They have a nice little cafe to the right of the lobby and there are ample options for food and coffee nearby. Since my suite was directly above said cafe, it always smelled like what was cooking below. Not necessarily bad, but not something I'm used to. My floor also smelled of cleaning product so between the scent of sterility that greeted me upon exiting the lift, and the smell of the dinner special permeating into my room, my stay at The Collins was an olfactory journey that I wasn't expecting. All that said, I have no complaints. The rate was reasonable, the location great as I said and my room big and comfortable. Of all the places I stayed at during this trip to Australia, The Collins is the ONLY hotel that had an iPod dock on the radio in my bedroom so well done on that. The staff was also helpful in making sure I caught my airport bus for my flight back to The States. As an FYI, the hotel rates at the carpark behind the hotel are VERY reasonable and it is secure. If you have a car, don't hesitate to park it here. So to sum up, good value at Hotel Collins. Not perfect, but there are a lot of pluses to make it worth staying here.

Despite living in Hobart for 15 years, I had never been to the Marquis before. In pre Covid days…read more(seems like SO long ago now...) there was a big buffet I'm told, with a salad bar and a dessert bar. The buffet infrastructure is still there, and they have adapted the "serve yourself" buffet to a post Covid world, they now have a person serve you what you want behind glass and pass you the plate. Sort of weird, but you still the buffet experience. They also have a non-buffet option with typical pub meal fare. The interior is very dated and dark, with dark woods and odd ornaments on the wall. Nice views, though. The service staff is great- super friendly helpful if you need anything. Speaking of- it was my 6 year's birthday and they sang her happy birthday and brought her a nice slice of cake. She loved it!