Tasmania - Australia 2004 - page 617

EXPENSIVE
The Elms of Hobart This lovely National Trust-classified mansion is too far
from the city to walk to, and I think both the Islington and Macquarie Manor
are nicer. However, it's just .5km ( 1 ⁄ 3 mile) from a wide range of restaurants along
the popular North Hobart food strip. Each room has heritage appeal and is fur-
nished with antiques. There is a “grog” room where guests can help themselves
to beers and wines on an honor system and a quaint front living room. Two out-
standing features are the Tasmanian Oak staircase and paneling. Bedrooms at
the front face onto the road and can be noisy. Smoking is not permitted.
452 Elizabeth St., North Hobart, TAS 7000. & 03/6231 3277. Fax [phone]. www.theelmsofhobart.
com. 6 units. A$150-A$220 (US$98-US$143) double. Rates include full breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free off-
street parking. The hotel is 2km (1 1 ⁄ 4 miles) from the city center. Bus: Any up Elizabeth St. from the city. Chil-
dren over 10 accepted. Amenities: Lounge; tour desk; nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV, dataport,
coffeemaker, hair dryer.
Islington Elegant Private Hotel This 1845 private home is popular with
American travelers. Rooms are large and simple, each with a queen-size bed and
TV. The Grand rooms are slightly roomier. Antiques, cedar woodwork, and ele-
gant furnishings contribute to an air of gentility. French doors open onto a garden
and a pool. The breakfast room is small and sunny, and the chessboard, piano, and
open fire add charm to the front parlor. The last time I visited, the guests had
found the place so relaxing they'd all retired for their afternoon snooze. Smoking
is not permitted.
321 Davey St., Hobart, TAS 7004. & 03/6223 3900. Fax [phone]. www.historichouses.com.au. 8 units.
A$170 (US$110) standard double; A$180 (US$117) grand double. Rates include continental breakfast. AE,
DC, MC, V. Free parking. The Islington is 1.5km (1 mile) from the city on the way to Mt. Wellington. Take the
A6 Hwy. from the airport to Davey St.; stay in the right lane and go straight ahead when the road turns left.
Bus: 44, 46, 48, or 49 from the city. Free secure parking. Children not accepted. Amenities: Heated outdoor
pool. In room:TV, coffeemaker.
The Lodge on Elizabeth The Lodge on Elizabeth is located in the second-
oldest building in Tasmania, with some parts of it dating back to 1810. Originally
a gentleman's residence, it later became the first private boy's school in Tasmania.
It's well situated just a 12-minute walk from Salamanca Place and is surrounded
by restaurants. All rooms are decorated with antiques, and many are quite roman-
tic, with four-poster beds. Standard rooms have just a shower, whereas the deluxe
rooms come with more antiques and a large granite bathroom with a tub.
Complimentary drinks are served in the communal living room in the evenings,
and a good continental breakfast buffet goes for A$12 (US$7.80).
249 Elizabeth St., Hobart, TAS 7000. & 03/6231 3830. Fax [phone]. www.thelodge.com.au. 13 units.
A$135 (US$88) standard double; A$149 (US$97) deluxe double (with Jacuzzi). AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Tour
desk; car-rental desk; coin-op laundry; dry cleaning, nonsmoking rooms. In room:TV, dataport, fridge, cof-
feemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Macquarie Manor As soon as you walk into this classic colonial-style
manor you'll know you want to stay. Macquarie Manor was built in 1875 as a
doctor's surgery and residence. Extra rooms were added in 1950. Thick carpets
and double-glazed windows keep the place very quiet, even though the Manor
is on the main road. Rooms, which vary enormously, are comfortable and ele-
gantly furnished. One room is suitable for people with disabilities. The staff is
very friendly and will be happy to escort you around the premises in search of
your favorite room. Check out the delightful dining room, and the drawing