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Islington HotelvsPortsea Place
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Islington Hotel scores significantly higher than Portsea Place. Islington Hotel ranks #2 in Hobart with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Portsea Place Lonely Planet
62 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point | Cnr Hampden Rd & Montpelier Retreat, Hobart, Tasmania 7004, Australia
From $234/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Sauna
Lonely Planet "Run by a charming English gent from Nottingham (not Portsea), this row of tidy Georgian brick 1850 townhouses sits on a prominent street corner on the fringe of Battery Point." Full review
