Islington Hotel

My wife and I stayed at the Islington during a recent holiday in Tasmania. It is a lovely boutique hotel! It is beautifully appointed and the public areas are luxurious. The staff were very welcoming and very attentive throughout our stay. Breakfast was great! Gardens have a lovely view towards Mount Wellington and the neighbourhood where the hotel is located is very nice indeed. It's a very easy drive into downtown Hobart (about five minutes). A great hotel in a lovely city.

We stayed at Islington during our 5-day visit in Hobart. It is a memory to bring home and live with for a long time to come. The hotel has 11 suits and we stayed at one of the garden suites that opens to part of the garden. That is a view to wake up and retire to bed with. There is plenty of extraordinary landscaping genius to admire throughout the property. There are a number to common rooms to roam around, each with a different theme, all are well decorated with fantastical wall arts. The dining area is ultramodern and a place to admire every time one steps into it.|Karen and her team (Issac, etc) are absulutely wonderful people and dedicated to making guests' stay comfortable. And the chef makes incredible breakfasts dishes to order with taste and presentation that rivals any reputable restaurants. |The hotel is situated in an upscale neighborhood south of Hobart with nice houses and views of Wellington. A plug to Hobart - a lively city with vibrant restaurant scene to come back to after a day trip to one of the nearby peninsula or islands.|Karen and team, thank you for making our stay a wonderful memory.

The garden view from our room is perfect, flowers full bloom in this Spring season. Breakfast is well served with their famous local teas. But they don’t serve dinner so we need to go out to eat.

Beautiful boutique hotel with palatial rooms and grounds. Our hosts were, warm charming and welcoming to a fault. The food was stunning thanks to our cordon bleu chef, and there were delightful surprises throughout

The Islington was everything we desired as a honeymoon location. This is glorious heritage hotel with so much charm and elegance. Karen Anne, the hotel manager, was delightful, making us feel special from as soon as we got through the door. The room (the Signature Suite) was luxurious with beautiful art, a very comfortable bed, and relaxing large bath. The breakfast was excellent and kept us fueled while exploring Hobart. We loved our evenings exploring the various common areas with a glass of wine (and a good book). Could not recommend the Islington enough for couples searching for a perfect honeymoon location. Bec & James

I would return to Hobart purely to stay at The Islington (a compliment I’ve never given a hotel). Impeccable food, service, and architecture. Perhaps the greatest sourdough I have tasted. The Islington reminds its occupants that boutique, personal experiences are always worth it. I will be back!

From the moment we arrived at the Islington Hotel, we knew we were somewhere special. The blend of old-world charm and contemporary comfort is simply stunning. Every corner of the property feels curated with care – from the elegant art pieces to the cozy fireplaces and breathtaking views of Mount Wellington. But what truly made our stay exceptional was Karen-Anne. She went above and beyond at every opportunity – warm, genuine, and an absolute pro at making guests feel seen and cared for. Whether it was thoughtful recommendations, little surprises, or just her radiant energy, she was the heartbeat of our experience. If you're heading to Hobart and want to feel completely looked after, the Islington is it. And if you're lucky enough to be welcomed by Karen-Anne, you're in for something truly special.

Excellent service and super friendly staff. Big thanks to Karen. You are always so ready to make our stay comfortable. Weather may be cold at night. But it is very warm in our heart. So much attention to our needs and the details for preparing us to dine in the late night in the glass house is totally number one in the service industry. We also appreciate Jesse for her delightful cheer, smiles and thumbs up in the morning. Fresh morning under Mount Wellington, we had four days in Islington Hotel and we can never forget this experience. Thanks for taking care of my wife R and my son J.

The Islington is about a 25 minute walk from the centre of Hobart and you're transported to a Regent English manor - a place where the royals would probably holiday. It's got that country charm with manicured gardens, eclectic collection of museum quality artworks and graphic interior which could easily be in Vogue. Dinner is for house guests only, so luckily we were able to secure an invite by some friends. We were treated to a private dinner in the library (minus Colonel Mustard and the candlestick), however not before having a drink in the lounge. The menu offered home style cooking with the focus on local and seasonal produce and extensive wine list. I opted for the freshly made gnocchi with tomato sugo and parmesan crisps and the super rich chocolate an forest berry ice-cream salad to end a very indulgent night. The Islington makes you feel completely at home (we even spied a couple in there bath robes eating!). It's open plan design with a recently contemporary renovation in the rooms downstairs, it truly is the epitome of luxe!

After endless delays out of Sydney, we finally arrived in Tasmania and to the Islington well past midnight! This is not your typical hotel that has a check-in desk...it's more like a B&B. The overnight manager greeted us in her robe and led us to our room. Since it was so late we just went straight to our room and eventually missed out on the story and tour of the hotel. Our room faced the back garden with a wonderful view. I loved that their bathroom is stocked with Aesop products. The big downside is that it is far from everything. We ended up walking to and back from Templo, which I really didn't mind since I grew up in San Francisco and is used to walking up and down a ton of hills, but it can be inconvenient. The breakfast here is great and my hubby loves the cafe lattes here! They recently brought on a new head chef who was previously at Saffire, so I'm sure the food is going to get even better than it already is!

Islington Hotel far exceeded our expectation, especially with the staff and service. We stayed in one of the rooms in the back of the hotel, which is a newer modern addition to the existing Victorian esque house. Our view was of the garden and the rolling hills of Hobart. While the hotel itself was spotless, beautiful, and comfortable, it was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff that really left a great impression on us.

Spent three nights at the Islington. They have a great staff, check-in was a breeze. Our room was #7, in the new part of the hotel and right next to the kitchen and dining area. Yet, it was entirely quiet in the room during our stay. Since the hotel was full, that was a pleasant surprise. The room was fine, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was fantastic with a great side bar loaded with fruit and pastries and excellent hot, to-order egg dishes and French toast. The original part of the hotel, which had been a house, had a very comfortable drawing room and equally nice living room with chess sets and games. The biggest negative to the hotel was its location. Unless you want a long walk, probably around 30+ minutes, you'll have to catch a cab into shopping and dining, assuming you don't have a car. A plus is Uber started in Tasmania in December of 2016, and it's only five dollars or so with them. If you do have a car they have a very small parking area. Even if we had a rental car, however, I still would have wanted to stay in town. Driving on the "wrong" side of the road, or any side for that matter, after a couple of drinks is not a good idea.