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and airy Duchess of York unit has hand-painted silk panels and a Jacuzzi. Each
apartment is self-contained and has its own separate kitchen, dining room, liv-
ing room, bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry. A CD player and large-screen TV
add modern touches. The ingredients for a hearty breakfast can be found in the
refrigerator. There's also a delightful cottage garden.
9-11 York St., Launceston, TAS 7250. & 03/6334 2933. Fax [phone]. www.yorkmansions.com.au. 5 units.
A$198-A$224 (US$129-US$146) depending on apt. A$55 (US$36) extra person. Rates include breakfast provi-
sions supplied to your kitchen. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities: Tour desk; laundry service; nonsmoking
rooms. In room:TV/VCR, dataport, kitchen, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
MODERATE
Innkeepers Colonial Motor Inn Those who desire tried-and-true motel lodg-
ing will feel at home at the Colonial, a place that combines old-world ambience
with modern facilities. The rooms are large and have attractive furnishings. The
Old Grammar School next door has been incorporated into the complex, with the
Quill and Cane Restaurant operating in what once was a schoolroom, and Three
Steps On George, Launceston's liveliest nightspot, making use of the former boys'
gym. Rooms are fairly standard and attract a large corporate clientele.
31 Elizabeth St., Launceston, TAS 7250. & 03/6331 6588. Fax [phone]. www.colonialinn.com.au. 63
units. A$145 (US$78) double; A$195 (US$127) suite. Extra person A$15 (US$9.75). Lower weekend rates.
Children under 3 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Amenities: Restaurant; lounge; tour
desk; limited room service; laundry service. In room:A/C, TV, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Waratah on York The Waratah on York is a carefully renovated Victorian
mansion, built in 1862 for Alexander Webster, an ironmonger by trade and
mayor of Launceston in the 1860s and 1870s. The current owners have spent
considerable time and energy restoring the property to its former glory. Some of
the original features—pressed brass ceiling roses and a staircase with a cast-iron
balustrade—remain, while others have been faithfully re-created. Of the nine
rooms, six come with a Jacuzzi, one with a balcony, and another with a sunroom.
All have high ceilings and ornate (but nonfunctional) fireplaces. The executive
rooms have four-poster beds and sweeping views down upon the Tamar River.
12 York St., Launceston, TAS 7250. & 03/6331 2081. Fax [phone]. www.waratahonyork.com.au. 9 units.
A$156 (US$96) standard double; A$176 (US$109) double with Jacuzzi; A$208 (US$130) executive suite with
Jacuzzi. Rates include continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free off-street parking. Amenities: Bar; lounge with
fireplace; tour desk; business facilities; massage; laundry service; same day dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.
In room:TV, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
INEXPENSIVE
Hillview House The rooms at this restored farmhouse are nothing fancy, but
are quite comfortable. They come with a double bed and a shower. The family
room has an extra single bed; it's the nicest room and has the best views. The
hotel overlooks the city, and the large veranda and colonial dining room both
have extensive views over the city and the Tamar River.
193 George St., Launceston, TAS 7250. & 03/6331 7388. Fax [phone] units. A$90 (US$59) double;
A$105 (US$68) family room for 3. Rates include full breakfast. MC, V. Amenities: Laundry service. In room:TV.
Hotel Tasmania Situated in the heart of town, this budget hotel offers simple
rooms with modern furnishings and attached showers. All the rooms were reno-
vated in 1998, which helped win the hotel the Australian Hoteliers Association's
award for the best budget pub-style accommodations in Tasmania. Downstairs
there's a saloon-style bar with a cowboy theme which hosts live music Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday. The popular UNI nightclub also kicks off late on Wednes-
days, and it's free for students before 11pm.