The Tasman
Hobart CBD, Hobart
Hotel in Hobart, Australia
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Dual-Heritage City Address
Why go
The Tasman is the polished central Hobart pick for travelers who want convenience, recognition, a more formal city-hotel feel. It makes the strongest case when rates sit near Hobart's boutique set; if prices jump, compare MACq 01 Hotel for waterfront atmosphere or The Islington Hotel for a quieter stay.
About The Tasman
Do not treat Hobart as a stopover where the hotel barely matters. The Tasman is a Hobart hotel to consider for travelers who want their accommodation choice to be part of the trip rather than a generic place to sleep.
The verified case is direct: The Tasman is in Hobart, has a smart casual dress code, has been recognized with Michelin 1 Key (2025) and World's 50 Best Hotels #49 (2024). Beyond those confirmed points, specific claims about rooms, facilities, dining, service style, pricing, or exact location details should be checked directly with the hotel before booking.
Hobart works in its favor, especially on short stays
The main advantage is that the hotel gives travelers a Hobart base with confirmed hotel recognition. That can matter on a short stay, when the hotel choice needs to feel reliable and the itinerary may include other dining, bars, galleries, excursions around the city.
The Tasman is also a clearer choice for travelers who want a hotel with external recognition. Its Michelin 1 Key status and World's 50 Best Hotels placement give it a verified signal that an unreviewed option may not have, but that does not automatically make it the right stay for every guest. Compare it directly against MACq 01 Hotel, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Moss Hotel, The Islington Hotel, MONA Pavilions depending on the style of stay you want.
When the rate makes sense, it is a recognized Hobart pick
The Tasman is easiest to justify when the price you see matches the value you place on a recognized Hobart hotel. If the rate feels high for your dates, compare alternatives before committing, because the verified information here does not establish specific room types, inclusions, facilities, or dining details.
For atmosphere, keep the decision broad rather than assuming details that are not confirmed here. Choose The Tasman if a recognized Hobart hotel is the priority. Compare The Islington Hotel, MONA Pavilions, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, MACq 01 Hotel, Moss Hotel if you are weighing different hotel styles.
Use it as a Hobart anchor, then plan the rest of the trip around the city. Pair the stay with deeper planning across Our full Hobart restaurants guide, Our full Hobart bars guide, Our full Hobart wineries guide, Our full Hobart experiences guide. For a wider hotel scan, use Our full Hobart hotels guide.
Quick reference: choose The Tasman for a recognized Hobart hotel with Michelin 1 Key (2025) and World's 50 Best Hotels #49 (2024); compare alternatives carefully when rates rise.
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Planning details
- Location
- 12 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hbalc-the-tasman-a-luxury-collection-hotel-hobart/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
- Phone
- +61 3 6240 6000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Tasman occupies a striking architectural intersection: a sandstone 1840s building grafted to a 1940s Art Deco neighbour, both thoughtfully retained and linked under one hotel operation. The result reads as a narrative of place rather than a generic urban lodging—the layered facades and period details give the hotel a strong sense of provenance. Sitting on Murray Street in the compact Hobart CBD, the property feels very much of the city: prominent, characterful and rooted in Tasmanian civic history while serving a contemporary hotel role.
Best For
This is a stay for travellers who prioritise location and local discovery. With 152 rooms in the city centre, The Tasman puts Salamanca Place, the Saturday market and the gallery cluster within easy walking range, removing much of Hobart’s transport planning from the itinerary. Its size and centrality also make it a practical choice for anyone visiting for a short leisure break or a business trip who wants immediate access to dining, shops and waterfront attractions rather than a remote, resort-style experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and refined atmosphere with restored heritage details, plush furnishings, moody intimate bars, and luxurious lighting in public spaces.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 152
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Style
- Blends Georgian Heritage, Art Deco, and Contemporary Pavilion Buildings
- Design Style
- Heritage Restoration with Bespoke Tasmanian Furnishings, Original Fireplaces, and Modern Luxury Finishes
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Also consider
If The Tasman is unavailable
Try MACq 01 Hotel if waterfront atmosphere is the priority, or The Henry Jones Art Hotel if heritage character matters more than a formal luxury signal.
For a quieter stay, The Islington Hotel is the cleaner alternative. For an art-focused itinerary, MONA Pavilions is the more natural pivot.
Hotel context
How The Tasman compares in Hobart
The Tasman is the safer luxury-leaning choice if the priority is a polished central base. Moss Hotel is likely the smarter cross-shop for travelers who want a smaller city stay and do not need the same formal hotel feel. The Henry Jones Art Hotel is stronger for heritage character, while The Tasman is the better fit for travelers who want a more conventional high-end stay.
MACq 01 Hotel should be the main comparison if waterfront atmosphere matters more than a central civic location. The Islington Hotel is the better call for a quieter, more residential mood. MONA Pavilions makes sense when the trip is built around the museum and a more destination-led stay rather than walkable Hobart access.
On value, The Tasman works when its rate is close to these peers and harder to justify when it pulls far ahead. On booking difficulty, treat it as the one to secure early for peak Hobart dates, then use the others as scenario-based backups: MACq 01 Hotel for waterfront, The Henry Jones Art Hotel for character, Moss Hotel for compact city value, The Islington Hotel for quiet, MONA Pavilions for art-led travel.
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Compare The Tasman
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Tasman | Hobart | Michelin 1 Key 20252025 Michelin 1 Key2024 World's 50 Best Hotels · #49 |
| Moss Hotel | Hobart | No published awards |
| The Henry Jones Art Hotel | Hobart | 2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Michelin 1 Key |
| MACq 01 Hotel | Hobart | 2025 Michelin 1 Key |
| The Islington Hotel | Hobart | 2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury HotelsSmall Luxury Hotels Member 20252025 Michelin 1 Key |
| MONA Pavilions | Hobart | No published awards |
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