Hobart’s recently opened Tasman Hotel is a welcome addition to Tasmania’s luxury hotel and resort space.  It is not an exaggeration to say that The Tasman would be a welcome addition to any city, it ticks all the boxes for a true 5-star boutique hotel and would exceed anything else on offer anywhere else in Australia today.

A long and careful planning process over several years of painstaking restoration of the heritage buildings and the overlaying of a new structure has paid off handsomely. The result is already an architectural landmark that Hobart residents are justly proud of.  Situated in the historic waterfront precinct of Hobart, The Tasman is a short stroll from all the harbour front attractions including old pubs, historic wooden sailing ships, charter vessels, restaurants and galleries.

The Tasman Hotel is a member of Marriott Hotels Luxury Collection and Australia’s first Luxury Collection Hotel to open. It is worth mentioning that The Luxury Collection owes its heritage to a small portfolio of truly luxurious hotels in Europe once owned by the Aga Khan. Those hotels included The Excelsior in Rome, Florence and Milan and the Hotel Danieli in Venice. These historic hotels were known for offering, the rich and famous the very best accommodation, dining and service in unmatched locations. The heritage of The Luxury Collection is apparent today at The Tasman Hobart. Today’s guests at The Tasman Hobart enjoy the origins of The Luxury Collection in terms of accommodation, dining and excellent service.  For example, guests should not be surprised that they will be recognised by name during their stay. It is fair to say that The Luxury Collection ethos and traditions of unobtrusive service are evident and strongly influence the guest experience at The Tasman Hobart today. Hobart has been a centre of tourism since its seafaring days and this gives The Tasman Hobart an edge over other hotels in Australia. A cornerstone of The Tasman’s customer experience is Hobart’s population of young and enthusiastic people schooled in tourism and hospitality services.

A total of only 152 rooms and suites means this is a genuine boutique hotel, reception and concierge services are offered from 3 seated desks in the intimate arrival lobby with staff anxious to please. Rooms and suites have every modern amenity one expects to find in a 5-star hotel and the restoration of the heritage sections has not meant compromise, quite the opposite, with heritage exposed sandstone walls, wooden ceilings and varying room and suite layouts. Indeed, rooms and suites vary in size and configuration giving travellers more room and suite choices than one would find in any modern hotel today. Top suites include a mini-bar stocked with local epicurean food and beverages and stunning harbour views.

Within the hotel, guests will find the Deco lounge serving great coffee, snacks and afternoon high-tea with both indoor and outside seating areas. The Tasman’s signature restaurant is Peppina, led by Massimo Mele and a team of culinary professionals delivering an amazing array of authentic Italian cuisine with a unique Tasmanian twist. With food and beverage being such a highlight of The Tasman, and Tasmania being world famous for supplying the freshest and best fish, seafood, meats and vegetables you will not be disappointed. You will also find a 4-person Sommelier team serving the restaurant, private dining room and a fully stocked wine room, set within the heritage section of the hotel. Tasmania’s selection of wines and more recently spirits are world-leading, and the selection of local and international wines will impress.  Beyond Peppina you will discover Mary Mary, the hotel’s intimate cocktail bar. Mary Mary is situated in the heritage section of the hotel, here you will find the hotel’s mixologists eager to prepare your favourite cocktail, or better still let them surprise you.

For those staying at The Tasman on business there is an array of meeting rooms at your disposal and after work a gym to refresh and unwind, morning afternoon or evening.

Many people visit Hobart from across Australia and not surprisingly, from throughout the world. Visitors come to Hobart to enjoy the historic and cultural attributes of the city and beyond. A major highlight of Hobart is the many festivals and events held throughout the year. Visitors to The Tasman Hobart can be assured of a program as active and filled as they wish. An annual highlight which culminates close to The Tasman is the annual Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race. This yacht race attracting every type of sailing vessel from super-maxis to leisure craft and is recognised globally as one of the most exciting ocean races in the world. As Hobart marks the finish line, hundreds of the yacht crews and spectators mark the occasion with celebrations lasting several days, many as you would expect at The Tasman Hotel.

Apart from the Harbour precinct which The Tasman Hobart is the new shining star there is the world-renowned MONA, the Museum of Old & New Art accessible by high-speed MONA-operated boats which depart a short walk from the Tasman.

Beyond Hobart, there is the Huon Valley, featuring historic towns, cellar doors and vineyards, coastal villages, and numerous restaurants and attractions.

Guests at The Tasman have a unique and valuable resource in the fact the Concierge is the only member of the Clef d’Ors in Tasmania and offers guests personalised activities and visits he has personally researched. Once guests identify their interests and time available the Concierge will curate a program of activities for both the days and evenings they have available.

A stay at The Tasman Hobart can be a holiday in itself, there is so much on offer within the hotel you may never want to leave.  However, whether you choose to only venture walking distances or opt for one of the hotel’s chauffer driven limousines to take you farther, you will want to return to The Tasman time and time again. Hobart is a destination with year-round appeal, many people appreciate the historic “englishness” of the city, others the wilderness on the city’s doorstep, others seek the gastronomic delights of world-class vineyards and organic farm producers selling at the many weekend markets.  What remains paramount is the warmth and hospitality on offer at The Tasman Hobart.