I love this casino it's a nice place to stay it is very modern and the staff is incredible I…read morerecommend

Everything about this place was exceptional except for receptionist Michael, who made a rookie…read moremistake, refused to apologise when his mistake was pointed out to him, and told a bald faced lie, twice, right to my face while trying to save face. Very regretfully posting a one-star review, as this debacle at check-in ruined the whole experience. When I emailed the "contact us" link to explain what happened, I was given mealy-mouthed platitudes then ignored. Terrible shame. A simple apology would have fixed everything. They repeatedly refused, so one star it is. Avoid Michael at reception. He badly needs an attitude adjustment.

Travelling through Tasmania, I happened to stop in at this hotel for a beer. What a great bar! The…read moreservice was amazing. I believe the bartenders name was Kelly. She made the experience that much better with her lovely charm and warm smile. I couldn't have asked for friendlier conversation whilst being poured the perfect beer. I'll definitely be back again.

The Islington is about a 25 minute walk from the centre of Hobart and you're transported to a…read moreRegent 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…read moremidnight! 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!

It's the one and only silo shaped casino! The tower rises 15 stories, with awesome views of the…read moreriver, and depending on which side of the tower you get, Sandy Bay Road or the Tasman Bridge. The interior is dated and adorned in sexy 70's/80's style yellows and dark browns. Many of the rooms are still dated in exactly the same way, although to be fair many have been renovated in a very nice, modern minimalist theme. Covid has reduced many of the niceties of the fancy hotel variety (Valet parking, I'm looking at you!) there's a lot of assorted bars and restaurants inside, even a little gift shop. Service is okay; not stellar. Free wifi that's a reasonable speed to help bang out your Yelp reviews is helpful. There are some good deals to be had while Covid restrictions are still technically in place- if you can grab a bargain price, why not? Just try and get a renovated room!

So Wrest point is a nice place if you're looking for something a bit outside of the city center,…read morenot to mention some of the restaurants and rooms have lovely views of the harbor. There is a large car park so ample parking is available for hotel guest and visitors. Besides the casino there are several restaurants onsite for guests from more casual establishments to more sit down and formal. Of note while we were there, there is a bit of construction going on not quite sure what they are doing, it appears to be renovations. While there we dined at the Chinese restaurant Kwan Ho, the food and service were tremendous not to mention they sat us within view of the harbor so that was a nice plus for us as we were visiting from the US. One issue with the restaurant was that it was a pretty warm day I think the news said they broke a very old record in Hobart, and it felt as though the air conditioner didn't work. I was hot and uncomfortable during our entire meal. I felt worse for the poor workers in the restaurant since they are decked out in black uniforms. I'd definitely recommend eating at the Chinese restaurant if you're visiting. Its a bit pricey but was well worth it.

A fun ride going into bruny island. It cost $33 for a round trip to take this ferry. You pay when…read moreyou go in at the ferry gate(no need to purchase ticket in advance), and you don't have to show receipt or anything when you return. In their spring/summer time they have 2 ferries operating and comes every 30 min. While in the fall/ winter, there is only one. On the ferry you can get out, go up to the upper deck (if you on the Mirabeena) to enjoy the view. It is a very pleasant ride to see the island of Tasmania! Very much worth the time visiting bruny island. Side note, there is a bathroom on the ferry incase you are rushing to catch the ferry. :)

So easy. We had a pleasant ride in our rental car over to Bruny on the Ferry. I would highly…read morerecommend making the trip, as the island is beautiful, easy to navigate and has delicious food and beer. This ferry makes it all possible. Please make sure to check the times and get back to the ferry before the last ride of the day.

Not much to look at from the outside- basically a run down, dingy white old style pub. Step in, and…read moretbh it's not a whole lot better. White painted brick interior, very noisy, with some old pictures on the wall. Why am I giving it 5 stars then? Because the food and drinks menu more than makes up for what it may lack in appearance. Standard pub fare is to be found on the menu- steak, some burgers, fish and a roast of the day, along with specials that change often. They're always Interesting specials, too I might add- today one of the specials was "pulled beef tostadas", piled high with salsa Fresca and Mexican cabbage. Portion sizes are more than generous, but not so big you feel sick afterwards. Steaks are always cooked nicely, medium is how you'd expect and rare is how you'd expect. Chips are nicely seasoned and crispy and you can always tell the fish is fresh and not frozen reheated from a bag. Service is always good- not stellar, but good. Good food, not overly fancy or pretentious- but just good "honest" food presented well.

If you are good old fashioned pub food then the Cascade Hotel is the place to go. Huge menu with…read moreplenty to choose from, but I recommend the super beef sniztel and the crumbed Tasmanian scallops. The prices are affordable with specials on some nights. Have never walked away hungry from here over the years. You should always book for larger parties as it can be quite busy!

Overall this hotel was excellent, the rooms were clean and the amenities were great, being a self…read moreserve hotel there was great privacy etc. I recommend staying here if you are in Hobart for a few nights.

Great caravan park with big sites, friendly staff and a very welcoming feeling. This is the second…read moretime we've been here and it won't be the least... Clean amenities and overall very well organised.