A personal butler. A waterfront location. A killer on-site cocktail bar. Welcome to Macq01, Hobart’s self-dubbed ‘storytelling’ hotel that leans on its heritage for its flair. In addition to its position in the heart of the city, the hotel’s highlight is certainly the free walking tours led by ‘storytellers’ that delve into the history of the space and the design choices that resulted, giving guests a multi-layered luxury hotel experience that’s also a little bit museum, too.

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This is the kind of cosy boutique hotel you come to Tassie to experience. This grand home of soaring ceilings, detailed plasterwork and plush rooms just a few minutes drive from Hobart CBD balances intimate details with wow-factor seamlessly. For the former, there’s the smattering of kitchen garden produce throughout the menu of the on-site eatery, a Tassie-focused drinks list and luxurious freestanding baths in rooms. For the latter? Incredible views over the city, all the way to Mount Wellington.

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The clue’s in the name. This stunning boutique stay has art at its heart and there’s barely a wall that isn’t adorned. There are over 500 works of art sprinkled throughout the stay (some of which are for sale) and the best way to experience them is by taking a tour with one of the hotel’s knowledgeable staff members. Glass of wine in hand, you’ll learn all about the hotel’s extensive collection, as well as history of the building and Henry Jones himself.

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Food lovers will love their time at The Tasman. The sleek stay has an excellent on-site eatery in Peppina, which dishes up exceptional Italian. Handmade pasta is of course the house speciality, perfectly matched with local wines from boutique winemakers. If you’re more of a sweet tooth, there’s an afternoon high tea served in the Deco Lounge on weekends, paired with a chilled glass of NV Arras blanc de blanc.

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The sprawling Islington Hotel is envy-inducing. Wandering its peaceful gardens, sipping espresso on its light-filled conservatory or reclining on your custom-made bed in the antiques-peppered rooms, you’ll wish your home was as beautiful as this boutique stay. For now, you’ll have to settle for a snap of its very Insta-friendly retro geometric carpets.

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Business travellers will have plenty of bragging rights following a stay at Crowne Plaza Hobart, an exceptionally central property right across from the MONA ferry’s jumping off point, Brooke Street Pier. Not only are the rooms comfy and well-appointed, but the on-site Crowne Plaza Club Lounge (the country’s first of its kind) has incredible views all the way to Mount Wellington.

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Cosy, atmospheric and brimming with heritage touches, Salamanca Place’s Moss Hotel is a gem of a hotel in the heart of Hobart. There’s a central and common fireplace, perfect for warming hands chilled by the cool Tassie air, snug rooms with exposed sandstone walls and blanket-adorned beds and mini-bars well stocked with local goodies for an evening in. Our advice? Bring your SO and hunker down.

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Visitors wanting to be close to Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre should consider Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart for their base. Not just because of its convenient geography, though — there’s also a stellar on-site restaurant in The Tasman, as well as a lobby bar more than fit for a few afternoon drinks with clients (or yourself, should it nudge into knock off time).

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Escape to France with a stay at this boutique stunner just a little way from Hobart CBD. With its sandstone exterior, quaint shutters and manicured lawns punctuated by pétanque sets, it really is the kind of escape a Francophile would adore — and with water views, clawfoot tubs and daily afternoon tea sittings, it’s picture perfect for couples hoping for a quiet getaway, too).

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Planning on staying a while in Hobart? Secure a room at Salamanca Wharf Hotel, where the rooms (dressed in Tasmanian timber, to boot) are more like mini-apartments. Case in point: guests will find in-room kitchenettes, free on-site parking and laundry facilities. There are plenty of little luxuries, too, including warm, goose-down doonas and a mini-bar stocked with locally sourced goodies.

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