ibis Styles Hobart is at 173 Macquarie Street in the central business district, and the hotel's own page describes it as a four-star property. It has a heated indoor pool, a fitness centre and two saunas, which is unusual at this price level, plus Mr. Good Guy, an Asian restaurant and bar that also serves the buffet breakfast. The rooms are compact, with standard rooms of roughly 17 to 19 square metres and deluxe harbour-view rooms. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are provided, the property is non-smoking and pets are not allowed. It is a practical base for visitors who want a pool and a central address without a high price.
Location and getting around
Salamanca Market, Princes Wharf and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are each about 600 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The airport shuttle bus stop is about 70 metres from the hotel, which makes arrival easy without a car. Mona is about 12 km away, roughly a 20-minute drive, and most visitors reach it by ferry from the waterfront. Tour pick-ups from central hotels are straightforward from this address.
The rooms and the feel
Standard rooms come with a queen, a king or two single beds and sleep two. Superior rooms offer a city or mountain view, and deluxe rooms offer a harbour view, so pay a little more for the view if you want it. The style is bright and modern, and rooms are small, so travellers with large suitcases or families may feel the space. Accessible rooms are available and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out by 11 am.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for budget-minded couples, solo travellers and anyone who wants a pool and sauna after a long day trip. Parking is limited, with a daily fee for the on-site spaces, and a nearby car park a couple of minutes away charges a slightly lower rate. Parking cannot be pre-booked and must be requested at reception on arrival, so plan accordingly if you are hiring a car. Breakfast is a buffet with traditional favourites and some Asian-inspired options. The pool and gym reportedly close at 10 pm.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated indoor pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Two saunas
- ✓Mr. Good Guy restaurant and bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Airport shuttle stop nearby
- ✓Wheelchair accessible
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
Where is ibis Styles Hobart?+
It is at 173 Macquarie Street in the Hobart CBD. Salamanca Market is about 600 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is a heated indoor pool, a fitness centre and two saunas. The pool and gym reportedly close at 10 pm.
Can I pre-book parking?+
No, parking cannot be pre-booked and must be requested at reception on arrival. On-site spaces are limited, and a nearby car park is about two minutes away.
