The Henry Jones Art Hotel stands at 25 Hunter Street in Hobart, a few steps from Franklin Wharf and Constitution Dock, in a converted waterfront warehouse complex associated with the Henry Jones jam factory. It is a five-star property with 56 rooms. The hotel is known for filling its spaces with Tasmanian art, and it has three food and drink venues on site: the IXL Long Bar, Jam Packed Cafe and Landscape Restaurant. It also has a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is no pool, so it suits visitors who want character, art and a central address rather than resort facilities.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Sullivans Cove, so most of central Hobart is on foot. Franklin Wharf is about a two-minute walk, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Constitution Dock are about three minutes away, and Salamanca Place and the Saturday market are about eight minutes on foot.
The ferry to Mona leaves from Brooke Street Pier, which is a short stroll along the waterfront. Hobart Airport is roughly a 15-minute drive. Parking is secured, covered and valet only, with a daily fee, so ask when you book if you are hiring a car.
The rooms and the feel
The property lists several room types, including a corporate studio, standard rooms with or without a harbour view, and deluxe spa rooms with or without a harbour view. Sizes run from roughly 27 to 40 square metres, with king and twin bed options.
The mood is calm and art-led rather than flashy, and the harbour-view rooms are the ones to request if the view matters. The restaurant and bar make it easy to stay in for an evening, and the gym is useful for visitors who like to keep a routine.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for a special occasion, a romantic stay or a trip where being on the water and close to the galleries matters more than a pool. Breakfast is a paid daily buffet rather than included in every rate, so compare rates with and without it.
Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is before 10 am, which is earlier than many hotels, so plan your departure. It is a good base for couples and for travellers who plan to see Mona, the market and the waterfront on foot.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location
- ✓Three on-site food and drink venues
- ✓Harbour-view rooms
- ✓Deluxe spa rooms
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Secured covered valet parking
- ✓Tasmanian art collection
Good questions
Where is The Henry Jones Art Hotel?+
It is at 25 Hunter Street in Hobart, about a two-minute walk from Franklin Wharf. Salamanca Place and the market are about eight minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
A pool is not listed, though the hotel has a gym. It suits guests who prefer art, dining and a central location.
Is parking available?+
Secured, covered valet parking is offered for a daily fee. Ask when you book if you will have a car.
