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Enjoy a visit to the 1800s within the walls of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart; an architecturally stunning and historically rich hotel in the heart of Tasmania's capital. Boasting 152 well-appointed guest rooms and suites with luxurious amenities including Frette linen, high ceilings and state-of-the-art technology, our hotel implements carefully restored features with a modern interpretation of Heritage and Art Deco style. Whether enjoying The Tasman’s signature High Tea by the fireplace in the Deco Lounge, sipping delicately crafted cocktails in Mary Mary, or sharing with good friends and family Tasmania’s finest fresh produce and seafood in Peppina, guests are presented with a sensory taste experience that represents this unique destination. Located at the heart of Hobart’s popular waterfront and 100 metres from the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) ferry terminal, guests of The Tasman are perfectly placed to enjoy the very best experiences that Tasmania has to offer within a short walking distance from the front door.
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The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, captivates guests with its sophisticated fusion of modern flair and heritage charm, according to reviews. Many travelers admire its spacious, high-ceilinged rooms and commend the hotel's cleanliness and range of amenities, including diverse dining options and meticulous service.
While its location earns praise for being close to local attractions, opinions on value vary, with some guests finding the experience well-priced and others considering it expensive. Occasional service inconsistencies have been noted, but overall, the staff is lauded for their professionalism.
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My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at The Tasman twice in the past week. The first time we stayed was so great that we changed our plans to return for our last night in Tasmania. This hotel was exceptional from the moment we walked in the doors to when we left. The staff are extremely accomodating and friendly, making check in a smooth and enjoyable process. Valet was simple for the car and our bags were whisked away to our room quickly. The location of the hotel is fabulous - 3 minutes walk to Salamanca Place and 5 minutes to the Mona Ferry.
We stayed on both the Art Deco and Heritage sides of the hotel, and found that both offered unique and equally lovely experiences. The panoramic king room had incredible views over the water and was ultra luxurious. We appreciated the welcome chocolates and wine, along with the well stocked mini bar with lots of local Tasmanian products. All of the furnishings, linens and bedding were of excellent quality. We also stayed in a large Heritage King Room which was like a warm cocoon with its high ceilings, gas fireplace and moody lighting. I was originally worried about lack of natural light in the heritage rooms for doing makeup however the bathroom was very well lit.
During our stay we visited Peppina for breakfast and it is a lovely environment, offering a good variety of buffet options. We didn’t get to try it but high tea in the Deco Lounge looked very good too!
Overall staying at the Tasman exceeded our expectations and this is easily one of the best hotels we have visited in Australia (we also stayed at Saffire Freycinet on this trip, so this is high praise indeed). The hotel stands out for its unique architecture, decor and attention to detail. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again and hope to see more Luxury Collection Hotels in Australia in future.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Contact the hotel to pre book parking.
Try the high tea in the art deco lounge.
Pre book dinner...
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We stayed at The Tasman for a VERY special occasion and we were not disappointed with our choice…. apart from being disappointed about having no time at all to experience the lovely looking Peppina (restaurant) and Mary and Mary (bar) because of other reservations. So a return trip in the future will definitely be in order!!!!!! It has a very ‘enveloping’ feel to the place that we’d love to experience again.
Prior to arriving we were impressed with the email interactions answering our various questions and, based on our stated requirements, we were also happy with their recommendation to change the room type that we initially booked. We were delighted with the panoramic water view king room in the Art Deco section which felt plush and decadent and was so beautifully appointed, especially the wooden inset feature in the ceiling. In saying that, the bath, one of the few in the hotel, we understand, and the real reason we changed rooms from the heritage room that was initially chosen, was small and poorly and very oddly placed in the beautifully decorated bathroom. A much larger bath would have fitted and we don’t like ‘wet room’ setups….but at least it was a bath I guess… and with a gorgeous ‘Beauty and the Bees’ milk and honey bath powder provided, as well as plentiful fluffy towels too. So small, but nice!!! Watch out for the windows; they aren’t voyeur proof ha ha!!
The hotel website stated that turn down service would be provided but we know sometimes that means it is on request. So, when we went out for dinner, we asked reception to confirm turn down for our room and it was met with a bit of a surprised reaction from that staff member, so we are not sure if turn down is normal or not!! It’s always good at check in if a hotel can advise the guest if that’s part of the service or not, or at least have a note on the bed etc. When turn down DID occur, only 75% of the used towels were replaced so that was a bit odd.
There’s some fantastic historic features that are really worth exploring in the hotel. Oddly, there is no compendium (that we could find?) with any pages that explain the history and renovation of the building, which has been just so beautifully done.
Valet isn’t ridiculously priced at $45 given the convenience of it but, as is so common these days, we think the credit card surcharge applied at such a pricey hotel IS a very sorry money grab. Why not just build it in the price?! It’s irritating for an otherwise wonderful hotel and wonderful stay.
Leaving that aside, we look forward to returning for another special occasion.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This time we stayed in one of the new parts of the hotel overlooking the new Parliament square. The room was very large (double the size of the smaller rooms on the top floor of the old part of the hotel) beautifully fitted out when designer cabinets and large bathroom. The package we selected was the in-house dinner, breakfast and accommodation package. This will be the only package we will use going forward with the Tasman. My wife enjoyed the bottle of local Arras bubbly and chocolates that came with the package. 'Our new home away from home' in Hobart puts on a great chefs selection for dinner. We loved it that we can eat dinner early (5pm) and by the time we finished dinner 8.30pm the restaurant was buzzing! Breakfast at 10am (after such large dinner) is the earliest we were able to come out. In its own way this hybrid breakfast caters for all tastes and making time to enjoy this is feast is paramount. We'll be back!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Select the pamper package. This included; accommodation, champagne, dinner and breakfast.
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It's hard to know where to start but this hotel blew my mind because this hotel is what I travel overseas for as Australia has lacked tjis type of accommodation and most of all service until now. Beautifully restored building its kept in such simple style but surprisingly it still felt like a cosy cottage ( and the rooms are very spacious) , warm interiors, different textures with beautiful sandstone. Location is so perfect that it's almost unbelievable, everything good about Hobart is within walking distance so no need to stress about anything. Food offerings are plentiful and I did some research before my trip and I did read reviews of Peppina where low ratings were given because people could not understand the menu saying it has foreign words. I mean if you haven't figured out what mortadella is and if it seems foreign to you then please hop on a plane and explore the world. So much food on offer, tasty dinners delicious cocktails my only suggestion is to put bircher muesli up for breakfast because many people love it and it's a dish that not many people tend to make at home. Lastly the staff. This is one major thing that sets this hotel apart from any other hotel in this country. While there we interacted with many staff members in many different departments and what struck all of us (a group of 4) is that they were friendly but completely professional. There was none of that awful thing where you'd hop on an airline and the FA would greet you "G'day mate" like they work at a local butcher's shop. There is a difference of actually interacting with public in a friendly professional manner and just taking your job as a trip to a pub. This is one place where this hotel exceeds expectations especially since most of the staff are quite young. They're not awkward when interacting with guests, they are quiet knowledgeable about local area and most of all helpful. So we'll done Tasman.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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What an amazing trip, we took the kids and stayed there for 3 nights in April, booked through the AMEX FHR program where breakfast and hotel credits were offered.
An absolutely stunning hotel, we booked for a Deluxe Double room and was upgraded to a corner location during check in, given we were travelling with kids, the hotel looked after us with additional amenities/toys which was provided both at check in and soon after.
The room was brand new with very comfortable bedding and functional bathroom setup, must say the room does feels little smaller than expected and there are some noises along the corridor, parking is limited around the vicinity and most metered parking are between 30 mins to 2 hours.
The overall hotel structure does keep much of the remaining Georgian and Art Deco facade, which wraps around a contemporary glass building, blending perfectly with the Parliament Square and surrounding.
Food at Peppina was authentic and wholesome, fresh seasonal produce and interesting concepts, kids had a blast going around each table picking up food during breakfast. All dealings with hotel staff were way above and beyond our expectations and we have no hesitation to recommend and visit again when we are in Hobart next.
Thank you and until next time, keep up the great work!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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I checked in early for a 5-night stay. Was quickly greeted and welcomed by Concierge Rhiannon. It was then I knew this was a special place. No check-in counter........a knowledgeable concierge greeted me and answered my questions. My room on the 2nd floor of the Heritage Building featured a comfy king bed, rain forest shower, classy amenities, automatic window closures, and was very quiet. Breakfasts in the Peppina Room were sumptuous - including many Tasmanian specialties! While The Tasman is an historic property, its actually comprised of three structures, joined by floor to ceiling glass. it is perfectly situated within walking distance of Salamanca Market (next door!), The Tasmanian Museum, the port and the legislature. I want to esp. thank Rhiannon who took patient care of all my questions. I cannot thank her enough and I strongly recommend The Tasman for anyone's stay in Hobart.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Ask for Rhiannon by name. Stay in the Heritage section.
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My husband and I are from the United States and we travel extensively throughout the world. We rearrly find such a nice Hotel.
We found the Tasman Hotel extremely well run and lovely. The rooms were well appointed very crisp. We ordered room service food several times and it was prompt and delicious. We also ate at the restaurant, which we thought was too pricey at first but was such a delicious experience we did it several times . The weather at times was not perfect and it was such a lovely place to come back to. A large bath tub with the bath products were also greatly appreciated.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is one of my best stays this year, the location of The Tasman hotel is probably the best in Hobart in davey street, 3 minutes walk from the bus stop to the airport. I really liked the breakfast and the high quality of the items provided at the buffet which reflects the level of the luxury collection brand, you can see the difference clearly. Due to my Titanium membership with Marriott I received an upgrade to a Larger Heritage room. A memorable stay.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed four nights at the Tasman in January 2022 and we loved it. The hotel is brand new and it's the only international-grade five star hotel in Hobart. It's in a perfect location right near Salamanca place. There are many restaurants a short walk from the hotel.
The Tasman is deceivingly large. Although the entrance is somewhat discreet, when you walk past reception the hotel links together a number of old colonial buildings into different wings of the hotel. This gives the hotel a delightful ambiance that mixes modernity and comfort with the old history of Hobart.
We stayed in a Heritage room which was in one of the older sections of the hotel. I suspect we were upgraded based on Marriott Bonvoy status. The room was fantastic - it was spacious with high ceilings and a view over the harbour. The minibar had some great options in it.
The features of the hotel that impressed us the most was the gym and the Peppina restaurant. The buffet breakfast at Peppina was one of the best breakfast buffets that I can recall that included a great variety of choices including some things that you don't often see on a breakfast buffet and proper espresso coffee. There are also a la carte breakfast options too for those who don't feel like the buffet. We had dinner at the restaurant one night and were very impressed with the quality of the food, even if the service was a bit slow.
You do pay for all these great features. Indeed, the price we were given for valet parking at $65/night means it's cheaper to park conveniently at the door and get a parking ticket.
The only constructive feedback I have was the check out. The hotel applies a default 1.5% surcharge for credit card payments. We weren't paying by credit card and it took two staff members 10 minutes to work out how to produce a correct bill which didn't include this amount. This teething problem in the system needs to be sorted out.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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The hotel has been fitted out beautifully. Our King Water view room was on the small side as was the bathroom. Not enough room for hubby and I and our stuff.
The Black Heart Sassafras ceiling was fascinating. The view is good from the water view rooms. The other rooms have bathrooms facing out onto Murray street. I know this, because as a Tasmanian, who now lives in Sydney, but has visited a couple of times when we were able to, I watched them building these rooms with fascination - realising that the things we could see in the windows during renovation were in fact shower heads.
This hotel is all about position. Right at the end of Salamanca market makes it convenient. Walk into the city for some bakery products or take away to eat in the room. There was a very nice table and two chairs in the window to facilitate this.
Valet parking, the only option, is on the expensive side for Hobart.
Room service menu is far too fussy. We always crave comfort food when we arrive late at a hotel.
The staff were not wearing masks because they were no longer compulsory from 5.00 pm that day and we found that rude. We were wearing them and it just shows care and consideration for others we think. Interestingly when we went out at 7.00 am everyone was wearing one and whilst we were gone they were removed, so that at 7.50 am they were all removed. Our thought was that the manager came through and told them to remove them.
The check in process which, according to the app, is contactless was anything but contactless. We had to fill in more forms on an iPad and give a credit card and a pin at the 'sit down desk' with an unmasked employee who then took us to the elevator. It is just not something we want to do anymore (yes Covid, but also convenience) If they have our credit card and I have filled in details on the loyalty app, I think I should be able to show ID and use the app (As they say we can) to open the door. It is personal choice really.
Pros: Good position. Luxury fit out Cons: Small room. Poor check in process.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip:Definitely a water view room.
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Yes, do rent a car if you want to visit things outside Hobart by yourself.
Also, I would suggest you'll fly in and also fly out as this would give you some more time in Tasmania which has so many beautiful things to see! The ferry to Melbourne is 3.5h from Hobart...
There are more places to choose from in the Hobart area.
PRICE RANGE
₹16,773 - ₹27,149 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaTasmaniaGreater HobartHobart
NUMBER OF ROOMS
152
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