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Islington HotelvsThe Henry Jones Art Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Henry Jones Art Hotel scores significantly better than Islington Hotel. The Henry Jones Art Hotel scores 95 with praise from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Oyster.
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
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Concierge Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness Star Service Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
25 Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Formerly historic warehouses and a jam factory, this hotel is on the waterfront, backed by Mount Wellington."
Fodor's "Arguably one of Australia's best hotels, right on the Hobart waterfront, this row of historic warehouses and a former jam factory have been transformed into a sensational, art-theme hotel." Full review
Insight Guides "A stunning conversion of the old jam factory on the waterfront, with stylish room decor featuring contemporary art. Some of the suites have harbour views and spas."
DK Eyewitness "Winner of the Australian Hotel Association Best Overall Hotel in 2005, this is a stylish, first-class hotel with a strong focus on Tasmanian art and design."
Star Service "The Henry Jones Art Hotel is the top pick for fashion-conscious travelers in search of an eclectic address in a convenient and lively location." Full review
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This hotel does not offer connecting rooms, and repeat guests know to avoid the internal-facing atrium rooms, especially those at the top that have limited views.
Rough Guide Star
"Hobart’s first boutique hotel on the waterfront is still its best."
Condé Nast Traveler81.7
"Formerly historic warehouses and a jam factory, this hotel is on the waterfront, backed by Mount Wellington." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Henry Jones Art Hotel is a 56-room upscale property housed in a renovated jam factory dating back to 1804." Full review
Frommer's "The walls of this five-star hotel are hung with more than 400 works, in changing exhibitions...Guest rooms are also works of art in themselves, reflecting Australia’s early trade with China and India" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Super-swish HJs is a beacon of sophistication." Full review
