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Islington HotelvsBackpackers Imperial Hotel
Both Backpackers Imperial Hotel and Islington Hotel are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Islington Hotel scores significantly higher than Backpackers Imperial Hotel. Islington Hotel ranks #2 in Hobart with accolades from 7 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Islington Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
From $228/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in 1847, this elegant Regency mansion was converted to a five-star luxury boutique hotel, and is now one of the finest lodgings in Australia." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Every nook and cranny—from the red-walled drawing room to the chandeliered dining room—showcases eccentric curios, many of which relate to the history of the house." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On an island full of pastoral inns, the Islington stands out like a bold Rothko painting in a gallery of Norman Rockwells." Full review
Star Service "Located on the southwest side of Hobart, with lovely mountain views, this is a small, residential-style inn set amid well-to-do residences a five-minute drive south of the CBD." Full review
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A 24-hour live-in manager personally attends to guest requests, and there is the possibility to organize a masseur or most anything to make guests feel welcome.
Rough Guide "Awarded finest city boutique hotel in Australia in 2013, this manor is sophisticated yet utterly relaxed, even homely with rooms full of art and antiques."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of Hobart's best, the Islington effortlessly combines a heritage building with interesting antique furniture, contemporary art and a glorious garden." Full review
Frommer's "The Islington is lavishly but tastefully decorated with fine artworks and antiques, its contemporary extension blending beautifully with the original 1847 Regency-style building" Full review
Backpackers Imperial Hotel Frommer's Rough Guide Lonely Planet
138 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
From $19/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Frommer's "Fresh paintwork, new computers, and new beds and mattresses have raised standards at this typical backpacker accommodation. It's cheap and cheerful, right in the heart of Hobart." Full review
Rough Guide "Voted Tassie’s
best hostel several times, this is super-central and has
friendly, efficient management, clean rooms and dorms (4-
to 12-bed, some female-only), plus free wi-fi and..."
Lonely Planet "Right in the middle of the city, in one of Hobart's original hotels (1870), this maze-like hostel has loads of communal space, an upgraded kitchen, high ceilings and friendly staff." Full review
