"If you're after elegance - it's the Islington in South Hobart.
Gourmet Traveller
Primely positioned in South Hobart sits the Islington Hotel, a premier Tasmanian boutique hotel. Slightly removed from the city with panoramic views of Mount Wellington, the private yet proximal Islington Hotel offers guests a privileged location.
Showcasing the best of what Tasmanian accommodation has to offer, the Islington Hotel presents a sensory experience, with 11 unique rooms richly characterised by their eclectic style and exceptional features. This luxury adults-only Hobart hotel is for those seeking a gracious retreat amid an elegant setting.
A tranquil destination, stroll through the Islington garden and savour the shifting seasons on sundrenched terraces or by the crackling fire. Inside, the Library, the Conservatory and the Morning and Rose rooms offer the perfect places to relax and meet other guests.
Foraged from the coastal seas, lush paddocks or forest depths, the Islington Kitchen’s produce is locally, ethically and sustainably sourced. Curated by the Head Chef, seasonal menus are designed to showcase only the freshest ingredients. With an emphasis on the best that Tasmania has to offer, the kitchen rises before the sun to ensure that all food is freshly made in-house every day.
HISTORY, ART + CULTURE
Islington, built in Regency style in 1847, was one of the first houses built in the dress circle of Hobart and earned its current name around 1899. In the day, Davey Street was formerly known as “Holebrook Place” – an exclusive address in the class-conscious Hobart town of the period. Today, the boutique Tasmanian hotel displays a desirable blend of original Regency architecture, paired with 21st Century amenities.
As the architecture reflects the historic nature of the destination, so too do the internal walls. Art, culture and history oozes from the internal surroundings providing guests with their own private “Tasmanian art museum”. An ancient, modern and eclectic collection curated from 30 years of travelling around the world marvellously adorns the hotel walls. The collection encapsulates the historic nature of Islington itself, along with the original owners’ family history in Tasmania.
