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Reviews of Star Bar Cafe and Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Star Bar Cafe and Hotel
113 Charles Street, Launceston, TAS

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 125 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff that served me was great, nothing a hassle Room was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room had flaking paint and cracks everywhere, no air conditioning, room was sweltering, unable to connect to wifi, tv was the size of an iPad stuck to the wall, no parking provided , even though on website says there is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Carolina, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst place I have ever stayed! The room was hotter than a sauna and they don’t have even a fan. When we arrived was 38 degrees and during the night was 25, but inside the room was deffo hotter. Our windows were in front of a car park where young people where drinking, swearing , using drugs and burnouts with cars the whole night until 3:53am!!!! At 1:30am a girl and 3 guys started to scream because one of them has a GUN! they were about 50people partying with non stop. They just stopped after one of the guys get really bad injury crashing in another car in one of these burnouts. It was INSANE!!!! The showers where super low and the water was weak and going everywhere. I can’t explain this experience. I wouldn’t recommended this hotel not even for my enemy. After travel 22 countries and stayed in a few different hotels, including Australia, this is definitely the worst one EVER!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and food were fantastic, the room was dated and there is no parking, the no parking was the biggest problem because the bar is in a busy street in the city, expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good that it was right in town, but would've prefered if they didn't leave the reception unattended all night and in the morning when checking out. Basic rooms and amenities. Alright for price I guess
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
L like the way I’m in the middle to tassie uni stadium . The staff are always pleasant .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

LyngLyngChang

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people, great food, great place to stay, Lyng Lyng Chang will be staying again (sorry)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confortable but noisy.
The room was fine, and the hotel location is excellent. The only problem was a loud incessant air conditioning noise emanating from the kitchens at the back of the hotel - I think only the single rooms at the back would be affected by this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in the twin room. The shower door leaked and flooded the floor every time we had a shower. We had no issue with the noise from the bar downstairs, however we were not warned that there would be a very loud party on our floor only a couple of doors down, where there was very loud music until well past midnight. The room was also very stuffy as there were no external windows and no ventilation, so we had to leave our door open half the time so that we could get some fresh(ish) air in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

F, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were no blinds on the window to stop the morning light. The room was stifling hot but opening the window let in the noise and smell of the extractor fan from the kitchen, and a prodigious number of mosquitoes. And the previous guest's toenail clippings hadn't been vacuumed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything , helpful staff . Clean rooms , comfy beds .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel
This place is not a hotel. It is a nightclub with bedrooms above it. Please don’t stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rolled in on a Sunday, very quiet had the place to myself, the location was perfect however no free parking left me to move the car at least 1km away every day to avoid getting fined rather than paying excess $25 a day, staff were great pricing was decent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation in CBD. Close to wide range of eateries. Venue has own bar, eatery and entertainment with great band on the Saturday night til early morning.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good central location
Directly above a live band and music till 1 a.m. wasn't what I anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You have to be kidding
Due to start a wilderness walk in the morning, retired for hopefully restful sleep.....Star Bar Saturday night included a jack-hammer loud doof doof DJ type set up 4meters and 1 single pane glass door from my door/ear drums, through to 12.30. No pre-warning, zero duty of care, NEVER again. Advice, don’t go there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Hay, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel to be avoided
I stayed at this hotel from March 22nd to 24th 2018. The hotel facilities are not bad, but you can't trust them with your credit card. I paid cash when I arrived, and I had given my credit card number to Wotif as a guarantee. When I left no one said anything, and then I noticed the hotel had debited me for the same amount I had paid cash. First time I have been double charged, and I travel a lot. I wrote at least 4 emails, but got no answer. I am writing this on the March the 12th. I also hold Wotif partly responsible for not choosing their hotels more thoroughly. I wrote to Wotif several times and they just kept sending me the standard reply: "get in contact with the hotel". So if you don't want to pay twice, avoid this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service from the Manager
I requested my key earlier than 2pm. I was accommodated by the Manager. There were a lack of power sockets in the room. Otherwise comfortable, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris , Penguin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Budget accommodation
I decided to stop over in Launceston for a night travelling on my way to Penguin. I wanted budget accommodation and this is truly budget digs - small room with bed and shower and that’s about it. Don’t expect more. No hotel parking - can park on street after 5.30 pm free
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Colin, Foxton Beach N.Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No Room Service --nothing in all the paperwork about this.!!!! Lot of road noise with windows open due to heat -just a small fan -no aircon. Too much noise in eating area as its open to full bar area. Parking a major problem $3.50 per hour . Early evening in street is free if you can find a park. Saw manager to get fresh towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

John, Tasmania

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the Mall
How very disappointing! Close to the city centre is the only thing which is good about this Hotel I has no parking, there isn't air conditioning, it has only one powerpoint, there are no bedside tables we booked the advertised two rooms, we got small room with two single beds, and the other room was shower with toilet, most terrible shower you could possibly have with hardly enough room to turn around, the small fridge is closed in cupboard while motor running you worry that it may started fire, we would not recommend this Hotel.We tried to make an inquiry about the accomodation before we paid for it, but the hotel phone number is hidden and we were told that we get answer from USA in about 15 hours!!! But after we paid for the accomodation we could get the number and talk to someone. For the money you can get much better accommodation elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Michael, Hobart, Tas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cheap Room
For the price i paid (around $60 per night) I strongly recommend this accommodation. The room was basic but comfortable and great value for money compared to other places i have stayed for the same price. I arrived around 10pm and the staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

TravelsNow&Then, Canberra, ACT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Too noisy
I stayed over 2 nights (Thurs, Fri) in September 2017 and found that the room was too noisy due to a single pane of glass, droughty door and close proximity to something that sounded like a refrigerator fan and car hoons nearby. I can only imagine what Saturday night would be like when there is a live band playing! The reception desk was not staffed, meaning that you will need to approach the bar staff to check in. The tiny tv had extremely poor reception, rendering it useless and the heater did not have any obvious on/off switch, making the room very cold. These minor negatives aside, I would rate the experience moderate to good value if you can sleep through noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Ulverstone, 7315, Tasmania.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Garry Piercy & Partner.
The staff, Ben, Lizzie and the gorgeous Irish girl, couldn't do enough for us. The facilities were thoroughly clean and comfortable. In short, if we ever want to stay in Launceston again, that's where we'll stay. We'll also recommend it to friends. Thanks a lot, Garry Piercy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Tegan, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Adequate simple room - but really noisy!
This room had a clean and comfortable bed, nice coffee facilities, and an adequate bathroom. It was in the centre of town, so also was a great location. Unfortunately, we stayed at this venue on a Saturday night, and the music in the adjacent bar disturbed our sleep. When the music eventually stopped, then the burnouts in the carpark next door started! On a weeknight I think this would've been a much more enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

susie, caloundra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mon Tues stay
Central in town warm .good size single room welcoming great food in pub cheap no lift no parking but parking building close
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Tina, FNQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
It was good a comfortable stay. Close to shops. It can be noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Centre of town. Great vibe. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value. Right in town
I only stayed one night, staff friendly,great location,would stay again. Warm,view,if around one could join festivities downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only in an emergency!
Sat,Sun live music from the bar below, unbearable. Heater did not work, several light bulbs and tv remote missing. Used towel in ensuite. "Goods": bed linen and fresh towels clean, bathromm acceptable. Kettle with coffee/tea. Overall: I have seen better backpacker's accom for cheaper prices.

4/10 Poor

Stephen, Malaysia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location only
Hotel too old and needs daily make the room and renovation

6/10 Okay

Cheryll, Melbourne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heater did not work, quilts not warm enough, I would not stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel right in Launceston CBD, quiet location.
Staff friendly, room clean and warm. Quiet room, double glazed window. Able to walk 5 minutes and in the Launceston Mall.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Warrnambool, VIC. 3280

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely atmosphere
Attentive staff including carrying my bag up/down stairs which for an elderly gent was appreciated. Good evening meals and a pity breakfast is not provided.Room heater did not work.Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

ned, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
right in town good spot traveling alone
very enjoyable all services close . Walking distance of shops parks good food

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel better suited to the budget traveller good beers and plenty to do for the younger generation.

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Room comfort
Nice place but can be noisy at night. No parking for car which was a big issue.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, inexpensive city centre accommodation
For those arriving in Launceston by bus, the hotel is five minutes' walk from the Transit Centre and easy to find. The reception desk is often unstaffed, so you may need to go to the adjoining Café to check in. The rooms are quite small and basic, but have most things you are likely to need.

10/10 Excellent

Tommy Boy, Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service
I don't know the name of the guy who served me, but he was excellent. When I was reading the google reviews there were a bunch of trolls giving one star because of some duck incident. All I can say is I had a great stay there.

4/10 Poor

Jake, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good room, terrible WiFi
This is a good place to stay if you're looking for just a bed and a shower. It is centrally located in Launceston and is reasonably close to some amazing tourist destinations in northern Tasmania. However, the WiFi was spotty at best and nonexistent for much of my stay. Considering I was across the hall from a door marked "Office," I would expect better coverage. They offered two WiFi networks and neither reached my room.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Okay for a conference stay.
I stayed during weekdays at the hotel. The place can be very quiet at night, but in the morning you will hear the traffic, which was not a problem for me. The check-in was quite fast. The room was small but okay for staying there for a conference.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not for old people on a Friday/Saturday night
No parking, Band sounded like it was playing in our room. Very clean room with an ensuite.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
star bar is really a backpackers, not a hotel
Basically backpacker accommodation at hotel prices. Wifi didn't work in room, had to stand in corridor to get signal. noisy equipment/machinery outside my window all night.

4/10 Poor

Andy, Brisbane QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great central location! The staff were gr
The bed was very hard. The food was pretty ordinary. I was happy we had only booked it for the one night! Launceston itself was wonderful!! I loved the Boags tour, The walk along the river too!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy
Room right above a live band playing, street noise very intrusive

6/10 Okay

Baillie76, Coningham Tasmania

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was fine considering the price. Bar Staff were terrible, had to wait at least 30min for a drink, which didn't taste like it should.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good shortstay/overnight option
central to the city, close by to shops. Good for short stays/overnights or if you're passing through.

8/10 Good

Anneliese, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
inner city hotel with character
I planned this trip to Launceston with a quick trip via airport in mind. Excellent central location when you need a budget CBD locale, but don't need a car parking spot.

6/10 Okay

Hobie, Hobart

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Promises didn't meet expectations
The write up for the hotel said that there was parking available. When I asked at check in I was told there was a multistorey carpark around the corner that I could use or that I could park on the street. One of the reasons why I booked the hotel was I thought parking was included in the price and that the pub could provide secure free parking. I ended up feeding a meter all afternoon. I was just lucky it was free parking on Saturday night and Sunday. Not impressed because Star Bar didn't live up to its promises. The rooms were also not in great shape - showing general wear and tear and there was mould in the shower. Also, the music from the pub downstairs was really loud. I got to sleep ok but be aware if you're a light sleeper you won't get to sleep until late.