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Islington HotelvsSomerset on the Pier Hobart

Both Somerset on the Pier Hobart and Islington Hotel are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Islington Hotel scores significantly better than Somerset on the Pier Hobart. Islington Hotel ranks #2 in Hobart with positive reviews from 7 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.

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
Somerset on the Pier Hobart
7/10
Elizabeth St Pier, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
From $258/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An apartment hotel whose unrivalled pier location guarantees unrivalled water views across Constitution Dock."
Fodor's Fodor's
"On one of Hobart's historic piers, this all-suites complex is only a five-minute walk from the city, Salamanca Place, and many popular restaurants and nightspots." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 56 split-level one- and two-bedroom apartments come with separate living and dining areas, washer/dryers, and kitchens with stovetops and microwaves." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"These luxuriously appointed apartments occupy perhaps Hobart’s most prestigious address on the upper level of Elizabeth Pier, and come with glorious harbour views and slick contemporary decor." Full review

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