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Islington HotelvsPrince of Wales Hotel

Both Prince of Wales Hotel and Islington Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Islington Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Prince of Wales Hotel. Islington Hotel comes in at 87 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Rough Guide.

Islington Hotel
8/10
321 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
From $228/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Prince of Wales Hotel
7/10
55 Hampden Road, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania 7004
From $58/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Air Conditioning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The pub’s older motel-style rooms represent decent value for the location. Walk-up rates can be two-thirds the price, which includes a light breakfast."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Exquisitely located and offers cheery, spotlessly clean and excellent value pub-style rooms, all with en suite... The downstairs bistro serves first-class food and there’s secure off-street parking." Full review

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