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Fountainside Hotel

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40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
Ranked #3 of 41 hotels in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 366 Reviews
Fountainside Hotel
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Mini bar(33)
  • Traffic noise(19)
  • Great value(15)
  • FREE parking(13)
  • Very good(12)
  • Buffet breakfast(9)
  • Short walk(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Flat screen TV(8)
  • Dining room(8)
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I stayed at the Fountainside hotel for two nights with a friend and was not disappointed by anything. From the moment we walked in to every time we left or came back in we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Prices are cheap for the quality they provide, Excellent mini bar and an awesome buffet breakfast to help start... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Booked this hotel based on Tripadvisor reviews, I wasn't expecting much for $99 for room with a kingsize bed. I was pleasantly surprised, walking distance to waterfront and Salamanca markets, friendly service ( thanks for the loan of the umbrella and advice regarding MONA) and very comfortable sleep. Would be happy to stay again.

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Adelaide, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I booked this hotel after viewing it on Tripadvisor and was not disappointed - comfortable rooms, excellent value for money restaurant, both breakfast and evening meals. Close proximity to city attractions and wharf restaurants. Staff very helpful. Only concern initially was the roundabout that hotel flanks and the noise factor but this did not cause any issues. Very nice stay... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I only booked here because my regular Hobart hotel, the old woolstore, was full with a conference. I can reconfirm previous reviews, this hotel is great value for a central Hobart location, a quick walk to the city or Salamanca restaurants, really comfortable renovated rooms, big flat sceen TV, double glazing (a little bit of noise from trucks in my... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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May I start by stating that I did not actually stay at The Fountainside, but the reason as to why NOT, is an experience that should be shared (as warning ) with other travellers. The cheapest rates I found for this Hotel, were actually through their own booking website. They state that this is so, on their website, and that... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This was such an affordable hotel for how great it is. Clean, COMFORTABLE (huge beds!) and great location. Breakfast was devine!

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Big roms, huge tv. Clean. Good location next to CBD, walking distance to main city attractions. Friendly staff. Very good: Cheap prices on mini bar and phone(glad to see a hotel that offers minibar as a service for guest convenience instead ripping off the clients with it) Bad: rooms facing main road. There is some traffic noise. If you are... More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

really enjoyed our stay. the food was really good and surprisingly the mini bar didn't cost an arm and a leg we actually ate a lot out of there. only downside was the lack of parking and the water pressure.

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Enjoyed a weekend in Hobart where I would usually stay at Hadley's or similar boutique hotel. I decided to check on recommendations made by other Tripadvisor members and decided on the Fountainside. We were certainly not disappointed. The rooms were large, clean, airy and quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food at the restaraunt was of high... More

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Charleston, Maine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Stayed here for a conference nearby and had a wonderful experience. the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome, the room was well appointed, comfortable, and clean, and they have a guest laundry room, which was something i needed to find on my month-long trip

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Address: 40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
Price range (per night):* INR6,075 - 9,976

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