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Reviews of Islington Hotel

5 out of 5
Islington Hotel
321 Davey Street, South Hobart, TAS

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place! Appreciate the parking and lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Marc on 12 Jan 2024
Dear DentonThank you for your review of Islington Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not having a dining option in the evening was an issue presumably temporary otherwise wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Marc on 18 Nov 2023
Dear IanThank you for taking the time to review Islington Hotel. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay with us. Thank you for your feedback regarding the restaurant. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely gorgeous home away from home, the breakfast was of the highest quality and the staff were fantastic and looked after all our needs. The gardens are worth spending some time in as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Marc on 4 Oct 2023
Dear AnneThank you for reviewing Islington Hotel. We love hearing from our guests and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and the breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
History meets modern luxury
Islington is a beautiful boutique hotel fully of character and style set within spacious gardens. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Marc on 29 Aug 2023
Dear IanWe love hearing from our guests and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your review and recommendation. We look forward to seeing you back soon. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Marc on 22 Mar 2023
Dear GaryThank you for your review of Islington Hotel, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed in the “Regency Room” - no outlook and room door opens to the back of the kitchen. Not well described and at over $700 definitely not worth the money. Dining option on the one night we ate there confusing with one main course not as described and very limited food and wine choices.
Response from Marc on 9 Jan 2023
Dear SandraThank you for taking the time to review Islington Hotel. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. I am disappointed that you did not raise any concerns with me during your stay despite me having several interactions with you during your stay, however, I thank you for your feedback as it allows us to continually improve our service and facilities. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hobart Gem
Beautiful boutique hotel Exceptional staff Extremely comfortable and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Marc on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review of Islington Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

suja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property for a private experience , very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. The stay would have been great if the restaurant dinner service is not per-order and planned in advance. We had to go out and get dinner every night .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Marc on 23 Nov 2022
Dear SujaThank you for taking the time to review Islington Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback regarding the restaurant. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

VIJAY

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Options for dinner could have been better and had to book early.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Marc on 23 Nov 2022
Dear VijayThank you for taking the time to review Islington Hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback regarding dinner. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minjia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Marc on 18 Oct 2022
Dear MinjiaThank you for your review of Islington Hotel. We are delighted that you had a very good experience and enjoyed your stay with us. Kind RegardsMarc DilleGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan, Riverstone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay in Tasmania if you are looking for luxury, privacy and a short ride out of the centre of the CBD. Extra helpful, accommodating, and friendly staff, amazing furnishings and art, and the comfiest beds in Tasmania. We have stayed in multiple high end accommodations across Tassie, and The Islington is by far our favourite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lucienne Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is outstanding for the art, decor and room cleanliness. I love that there is no reception, rather a more intimate 'home' feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay with great ambience.
Really a wonderful stay for 4 nights. The room is large and well catered for longer stays. The staff was impeccable in their service. The only issue was that it is out of town and without a car there is an extra cost for transport. But for a 8 minute taxi hire or 22 minute walk it’s wasn’t a major issue. Very much recommend a stay at Islington Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Great views of Mount Wellington and the place is lovely and relaxing, breakfast was also nice. Valet parking and luggage service would have made it perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very personalized service. Staff go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was amazing from all the staff. The gardens were beautiful too. Thoroughly recommend this beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

D

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the in house dining, ability to sit down in a warm and friendly room with a glass of wine. The ability to feel relaxed away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic gem. Could improve on kitchen ventilation. Woke up in room smelling like bacon and eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim&Adrian, Bundaberg, Qld

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property for its isolation and peacefulness. Easily accessible from town. Staff were wonderful and obliging and friendly. Food was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

KJW, Toronto, Canada

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is amazing. The decor, the staff, the food, the service- all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from management on 6 Feb 2020
Thank you for your kind words. It is always great to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicest hotel in Hobart
Unique property Wonderful boutique
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from management on 6 Feb 2020
Thank you Alan. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back some time.

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan, Melbourne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art and design is a real focus of the Islington Hotel, with beautiful art on every wall. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Laguna Beach, CA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Islington Hotel could not have been better. From the moment we arrived we were treated like treasured members of the family. Nicholas, the manager, and Claire, his assistant were both exceptionally friendly and attentive and Sylvia was also very helpful. Tim and Sam, the chefs, were superlative. In addition to preparing delicious breakfasts, they also created a host of beautiful dessert treats available to guests all day long. We loved our spacious garden terrace room with its view of Mt. Wellington and the lovely garden and access to an outside terrace. Staying at the Islington was a highlight of our time in Tasmania.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from management on 1 Jan 2020
Dear Diane, thank you for your kind words. It is always a pleasure to hear that our wonderful guests have enjoyed their stay. We look forward to welcoming you back home to the Islington sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very unique property; used to be the richest man in Tasmania’s house. Staff couldn’t be nicer and more accommodating. Shout out to Timmy for wonderful breakfast spreads and cookies every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from management on 1 Jan 2020
Thank you for your great feedback. We are happy to hear that your stay with us was enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back home to the Islington in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from management on 1 Jan 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a positive response. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Islington some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel with amazing service. Dinner (optional / for guest only) was wonderful as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from management on 1 Jan 2020
Thank you Judith we are happy to hear that you stay with us at the Islington was enjoyable. We hope to be able to welcome you back home to the Islington sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Islington was the PERFECT way to start our honeymoon. The property is gorgeous and intimate. The onsite gardens are beautiful, the conservatory where breakfast was held was one of the most beautiful settings we have had a meal and the staff was so friendly and attentive. We would highly recommend for your stay in Hobart.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing attention to detail. Every little thing was so well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very peaceful. The staff were attentive and the elegant rooms were delightful. The included breakfast was delicious. I would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!
This was our second time staying at Islington and everything was wonderful as expected. Staff were warm and welcoming and the place was amazing. If there anything to complain about it would only be the shower pressure was a little low.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a great indulgence where you’re treated as a dear family friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful retreat, magnificent art and furnishings, well designed and comfortable room with gorgeous view, delicious breakfast, gracious staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay after cycling through Tasmania and ate the most amazing brownies you could ever imagine! A beautiful located hotel with great art, views and people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Chung-Man, Hong Kong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property in a quiet and private area yet still close enough to South Hobart. Excellent breakfast and dinner, engaging and friendly staff. Washrooms are slightly dated and exhaust filters need to be cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff and lovely setting. Great breakfasts and dinner good, but limited menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing 5⭐️ Accommodation in Hobart
Beautiful, beautiful private hotel. A sense of calm greets you as you walk through the front door and glide through the sitting rooms, dining room and kitchen, before being presented to your room. Whilst the building, the decor, the food and wine are superb, the real trump card is the service. The team at Islington go out of their way to accommodate special requests, prepare drinks and meals to your request. The ultimate for me, when the Chef saw me struggling with my bags after breakfast and downed his cooking utensils and offered assistance. We will definitely be back. Thank you Eliza, Mark and Kate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019