The Tasman
Hobart, Australia
Why the long delay in getting the second-ever Marriott Luxury Collection hotel open? Difficulties with Hobart planning laws. The Tasman architects had to navigate strict rules as they painstakingly linked up an elegant 1940s Art Deco pad and a former 19th-century hospital to a third, brand new building – gleaming Pavilion edifice – while building this Tasmanian pad. It was time well spent: this trio of conjoined properties has become a first-of-its-kind landmark in the city, with first-class dining options. This includes the 190-seat, olive tree-dotted Peppina’s, offering up classic Italian cuisine with a tiptop Tasmanian twist. Sat in Hobart’s historic centre – with walkable access to the MONA ferry terminal – the hotel is a textural explosion of era-hopping design. Book a Pavilion suite for contemporary elegance with easy access to a water-gazing hotel terrace, or a room in the Art Deco wedge for a design-led den with voluptuous curves and geometric angles. Heritage rooms, meanwhile, offer views of the city’s St David’s Park, high ceilings and – for some – original fireplaces. Downstairs, the Mary Mary speakeasy has become a much-loved local favourite, where you can enjoy a crafted cocktail infused with island flora.
Key Information
- Rooms: 152
- Starting Rate: $207
- Dining: Peppina
- Drinking: Mary Mary
- At the Hotel: Fitness centre, three restaurants, airpot shuttle
- 61362406000
- Visit The Tasman's Website
Location
12 Murray St, Salamanca, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
