Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day 13th Edition - To Parent Directory

HOBART 613
Customs House Hotel You won’t find a better value than the rooms above this
historic sandstone pub overlooking the waterfront. Built in 1846, the property
offers simple, colonial-style rooms, without luxuries such as a TV and telephone.
Four have water views overlooking the old sailing ship the May Queen, which used
to carry wood up the Derwent River. Other rooms look across Parliament House.
Guests make the best of a shared TV room. Downstairs, a friendly public bar overlooks
the water, and at the back of the building is a popular seafood restaurant
known for its scallops.
1 Murray St., Hobart, TAS 7000.&03/6234 6645. Fax 03/6223 8750. www.customshousehotel.com. 13 units,
2 with bathroom. A$75 (US$49) double without bathroom; A$80 (US$52) double with bathroom. Rates include
continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; 2 bars; communal kitchenette with fridge; dry
cleaning.
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 romantic, 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 03/6234 2566. 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; laundry facilities; dry cleaning, nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker,
hair dryer, iron.
Macquarie Manor As soon as you walk into this classically colonialstyle
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 elegantly 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 room complete with old couches and a grand piano. Parking is just to
the left down the side of the main building. Smoking is not permitted.
172 Macquarie St., Hobart, TAS 7000. & 1800/243 044 in Australia, or 03/6224 4999. Fax 03/6224 4333.
www.macmanor.com.au. 18 units (most with shower only). A$160 (US$104) Heritage room; A$190 (US$124)
Heritage suite; A$210 (US$137) Macquarie suite. Extra adult A$33 (US$21), extra child A$17 (US$11). Rates
include full breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. 2 blocks from central bus terminal. Amenities: Tour desk;
dry cleaning service. In room: TV, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Wellington Lodge This charming four-star Victorian-style town house (ca.
1885) is just a 10-minute walk (through Hobart’s Rose Garden) from the main
shopping area and Salamanca Place. Expect wooden floorboards, a country feel,
and period antiques. Complimentary port is served every evening in the guest
lounge. Smoking is not permitted.
7 Scott St., Hobart, TAS 7000. & 03/6231 0614. Fax 03/6234 1551. www.wwt.com.au/wellingtonlodge. 4
units. A$100–A$120 (US$65–US$78) double. Extra person A$30 (US$20). Rates include full breakfast. MC, V.
Free off-street parking. The airport bus will drop you off here, as will any bus to the Aquatic Center. Children
under 11 not accepted. In room: TV, fridge, hair dryer.