The Macquarie Hobart

Hotels
8.5 (1332 reviews)
172 Macquarie Street , Hobart , AU

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Insufficient staffing at breakfast
Parking additional charge
Smoke alarm issue

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The hotel is very clean, although there were mentions of issues with staff levels at breakfast.
Service
8.93
Staff were friendly and helpful, with specific praise for the reception and guidance provided.
Location
8.97
Great location, central to Hobart attractions and convenient to markets.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms are large and comfortable with character, although some lack proper windows.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities are generally good, but parking issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.41
The overall value is considered good given the service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast options were good and satisfactory, although there was no hot food selection.
Overall Experience
8.43
A very enjoyable stay overall, with room for minor improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:53

Property Description

Historic Charm and Central Location

Heritage Elegance: Step into a beautifully restored 1875 building with high ceilings, period furnishings, and a charming timber staircase. Each room boasts elegant mahogany furniture, offering a quiet and spacious retreat.

Prime Location: Situated a mere 350 meters from Salamanca Place and its famous markets, Macquarie Art Hotel places you in the heart of historic Hobart CBD. A quick 5-minute stroll will lead you to Hobart's waterfront, while the renowned Wrest Point Casino is just a short 5-minute drive away.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms equipped with a TV, minibar, ironing facilities, and an en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Ready to immerse yourself in heritage luxury at Macquarie Art Hotel? Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please let The Macquarie Hobart know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If you except to arrive after 18:00, please inform The Macquarie Hobart in advance for late arrival instructions, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that payment for all reservations is taken after the booking is made with credit card details provided at the time of booking.

Please note limited on-site parking is available ($20 per night) and is subject to availability. Street parking is also available.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1332 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Markey • couple • au
7
Pros:

The bed super comfortable

Cons:

Car park was very tight

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • au
10
A beautiful place to stay. Loved everything about the property. Staff lovely. Great value
Pros:

Really great atmosphere. Room great value for money. Location perfect. Loved the wine bar/happy hour. Staff lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • nl
6
Pros:

Ligging/locatie

Cons:

Ontbijt. Douche en wc in de kamer zonder goede deur/afscheiding

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • au
10
Gorgeous boutique guest house with a lovely atmosphere and comfy beds.
Pros:

I liked all of it. I much prefer a boutique hotel to a big brand. The breakfast was limited but sufficient and had local produce which was lovely. The lounge areas were lovely too.

Cons:

If i had to pick anything it was that my room was on the top floor and the shower was in the room. I was glad I was travelling alone due to the potential privacy/showering issue. To be fair I did say on my booking it was only for one person so I have no reason to believe that I would have been put in this room should I be travelling with my teenage child.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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GREG • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location is fabulous. Have stayed here quite a few times and highly recommend it

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • au
9
Pros:

Shame the bar wasn’t open and breakfast at 6.30am would have been good.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Noelle • couple • gb
8
Nice stay
Pros:

Very helpful check in and in a good location

Cons:

It is a little dark and the rooms are a little too warm but it is unseasonably warm in Hobart so perhaps the reason!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Joseph Jennings • family_with_children • au
9
Excellent job
Pros:

Excellent service and good staff. Breakfast was exemplary

Cons:

Can have paid lunch and dinner

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • au
10
Staff very helpful, great location
Pros:

Loved the aesthetic, the bar was beautiful too . Room was a good size

Cons:

All good

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Wilder • family_with_children • au
4
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Hilda Geraldine • couple • mx
9
Centric and comfortable
Pros:

It’s like being in an antique elegant house but with all the modern services and facilities. I loved it

Cons:

It would be nice to have some luggage lift or something to help with that

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • cl
9
Good place
Pros:

The room was nice, big and comfortable. The bed and bathroom were really good.

Cons:

The only problem was that the heat pump was not sufficient to get a nice temperature and I think that is because the ceiling was super high. Despite that, I had a very good stay and I enjoyed breakfast.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • au
10
Quality, inviting vibes, staff incredibly friendly and accomodating.
Pros:

I loved the heritage feels and presentation.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • au
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • us
10
Comfortable stay in a gorgeous historic building
Pros:

Beautiful, historic building with high ceilings and spacious rooms. Very friendly staff, and good breakfast. We loved staying here, as opposed to a cookie-cutter standard hotel, and it was very affordable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Keren • couple • nz
10
We loved the history and art deco beauty of this place! Perfect inner city location and we cannot wait to visit again! R
Pros:

The location was perfect for us. Super friendly and kind staff.
We really appreciated the early check in and the car park.
Happy hour was fun and the breakfast was delicious

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great value

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • au
4
Not worth your money for the facilities, access or privacy that you do not receive.
Pros:

Staff, when available, were helpful. It is my fault for not reading the fine print and seeing that the hotel is unstaffed from 6pm. It's location was also convenient, however, that has been the way since it was built.

Cons:

Charging the rates they do for a hotel that effectively shuts at 6pm is risible. This is a relatively maintained rotary club historic house parading as a hotel. Shower facilities were not up to scratch unless you are keen on spending most of the shower time trying to balance a constantly changing temperature of water in a shower that has no holders for the small tubes of shampoo / conditioner / body wash that is outside the shower, with swollen chipboard vanities greeting you upon exit. I understand the building itself is very old, but these things like water temp are all fixable, so that is a choice. To say nothing of the threadbare, hydrophobic towel that greets you upon your exit. The main room itself is not set up for privacy (have fun trying to get the curtains to properly cover the trafficked hallway outside with the beautiful view to the car park. There are stuff all power points in the room. Cant watch TV from the bed, not that any of the streaming apps were working. I had booked for 4 days and spent the first and last night there as I found better, cheaper accommodation elsewhere at the Grand Chancellor Hotel by the waterfront. This was a mistake I will not be making again.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee