About The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Located on the Hobart waterfront in a historic warehouse that used to be a jam factory, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is the first art hotel in Australia. Stylish accommodations and superb amenities are what guests can expect at this ultra-modern, five-star property.
Chic, contemporary rooms and suites are individually designed, and fuse art, nature and distinctive touches such as sandstone walls and original works by Tasmanian artists. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and Nespresso coffee machines, while some feature kitchenettes, balconies and whirlpool baths.
The Henry Jones Art Hotel features contemporary art throughout the property, as well as a gallery, gym and parking.
Onsite, Peacock and Jones features fresh Tasmanian fare, while the more casual Jam Packed Cafe offers coffee, pastries and other snacks. Those who want to grab a drink head to the lively IXL Long Bar.
Notable attractions nearby include the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Brooke Street Pier and Salamanca Market.
Positive Reviews
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Strong Service Culture
Travellers found that this hotel is truly focused on a strong service culture. From the welcoming front desk to the friendly bar staff, everybody aims to provide a pleasant experience for guests. People have also noted that the staff is willing to go the extra mile and are quite friendly, making for a memorable stay.
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Art, Art, Art
Art and design are what this hotel is known for, and guests can't help but talk about the contemporary works throughout the property. Many people recommend taking the free guided tour the hotel offers for an in-depth look at the artwork on display. Others have compared it to an art gallery with paintings on view in the rooms and corridors. All in all, art lovers find the interiors rather stunning.
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Free Valet Parking
Usually, travellers are accustomed to paying for parking. So for many it came as a nice surprise that valet parking at this hotel is complimentary.
Negative Reviews
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Awkward Spiral Staircase
Guests who stayed in the rooms with the spiral staircase found the feature to be awkward especially when it came to moving around luggage and ordering room service.
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Dark Rooms
People have commented that lighting in the rooms was minimal, making for a very dark space. They found the halogen bulbs in the high ceilings to provide inadequate lighting for reading.
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Not Enough Hot Water
On occasion, there have been instances when guests complained that the water was too cold. Specifically, they said they did not have enough hot water at all, which resulted in an unpleasant shower.