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Islington Hotel Hobart

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The Islington Hotel blends the original Regency house with morning room, drawing room & library and a new architecturally designed glass conservatory and bar, open-plan country style kitchen, outdoor pavilion and day spa to suit all moods & occasions.


11 individually designed rooms, custom made king sized beds, state of the art technology, marble bath rooms with heated floors. Complimentary mini bar.

Throughout the property antiques, rich fabrics, artwork and comfortable furniture come together with modern amenities and world class service.

Nicholas & Amy Parkinson-Bates, both of whom have travelled the world and worked for award winning properties are your hosts at Islington.

"Islington is our home and a special place to us because of its history, its amazing garden, its location, the magnificent views of Mount Wellington, its art, the people who love it and its under-stated opulence, yet sense of serenity and tranquility. We truly believe you all feel at home at Islington, and we are there to pamper you in every way".

HISTORY & CULTURE

Islington is a curated hotel. Corridors and rooms are filled with art and antiques, an ancient, modern and eclectic mix of 30 years of travelling around the world, added together with the historic nature of Islington itself and the owner?s family history in Tasmania.

Islington, built in Regency style in 1847, was one of the first houses built in the dress circle of Hobart. Interestingly, it was built by a hotel owner and over the years has been leased to a number of very prominent and dignified tenants. Then, as now, it has one of the most prime views of Mt Wellington that Hobart can offer. Within the library is a collection from the works of Louisa Anne Meredith, an early settler who wrote of the colony and drew the flora and fauna and is an ancestor of the present owner and a prime infuence on the house and its contents.

With its acre of garden, its history, art and luxury, Islington is fittingly continuing in the direction its original owner, Sarah Hodgson, intended.

FOOD

Off the marble courtyard at Islington is our French-inspired herb garden. Mint, sage, rosemary, fragrant basil are all on hand to inspire our chef and fuel the flavor in our country kitchen.

At Islington we believe in a real breakfast. From your favourite fresh juice and pot of tea or coffee, preserved fruits from our garden, to whole grain bakery breads and culinary delights from our local farming community. As well, our chef will be there to make perfect farm fresh scrambled eggs, accompanied perhaps with Tasmanian smoked salmon and organic local tomatoes.

Begin the day at a pace that suits your mood - nothing moves faster than your needs; enjoy an espresso coffee in the Morning Room paper in hand with soothing sun warming your back, and later, retire to the conservatory for an early evening cocktail and canapes and plan which of Hobart?s fine eateries will be graced with your presence that evening.

Or, with the assistance of our chef, having planned a bespoke dinner in-house, settle in for a made-to-order meal from today?s seasonal market ingredients cooked just for you. Enjoy it by the burning log wood fire in the company of someone special and a great vintage from our extensive wine cellar.

HOTEL FACILITIES
Andrew Pfeiffer designed landscaped gardens
Sweeping views to Mount Wellington     
Outside glass pavilion with open fire & BBQ facility     
Library / Meeting room  
Extensive wine cellar
Drawing room  
In-house day spa  
Music room / Study  
Honour bar system
Conservatory  
Hotel car for city & airport transfers
Gift shop  
Secure off street parking
6 Fireplaces   
24 hour guest services
DVD & CD library  
Evening turndown service
Wireless technology  
Laundry & dry cleaning facilities

SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Centre-piece to the gardens at Islington is our Heritage listed willow tree. We have added to the charm of centuries old plantings the magic of Andrew Pfeiffer, one of Australia?s most celebrated landscape architects, to make it into an acre of discovery and joy of rare plants and exotic blooms.

This and Mount Wellington can be the backdrop to your upcoming special occasion. Be it the wedding night, a special anniversary or simply the need to hide from the world for a few days and pamper yourself, Islington can create an out of this world occasion with planning, execution and ambiance that will be as memorable as it will be fabulous and flawless.

From champagne on the marble terrace, looking through the illuminated glass spires floating on the black marble pond reflecting the soaring nature beyond; or the serenity of the open air glass pavilion with its own log fire and special mountain views, to the just opened, single iris flowering near the lily pond, every moment at Islington is discovery and an event in itself.

Planning a special occasion can seem dificult. At Islington your hosts and team will create something truly amazing for you. The itinerary for your stay can be tailored specifically to your interests, be it helicopters to wineries, private plane charters over the spectacular World Heritage wilderness in the west, or private day tours in luxury cars, we have access to the best.
BUSINESS MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS

The Library at Islington is the ideal place for business meetings. Think rich mahogany, specially carved and rare Tasmanian timbers, big tables, comfortable chairs, animal prints and patterns, and you have a room for serious debate, for board meetings, for specially arranged dinners, for a product launch. Or simply showing off something fabulous.

French doors open onto a sandstone paved terrace with the lawn, yew hedge and garden beyond. Fires crackle at the room end with bookcases astride. And to inspire great thought, on the walls hang the works of the cream of Tasmanian artists in an ever-changing showcase of the best the State offers. Opposite, something to contemplate - a chintz quilt, hand sewn by the Tasmanian ancestor of the owner about the same time Islington was being constructed. And true museum quality.

And in the bookcases, porcelain treasures that date from modern to ancient, to remind you that it must almost be coffee break.

At Islington there are a range of options to suit your needs, some you will find below and others of course can always be arranged.

Video conferencing
Interview and media room
Food and beverage menu option
Secretarial assistance
Team building activities
Layout and infrastructure support
Equipment for technical requirements
Luxury travel arrangements to and from the airport
Private tour guides and special guest speakers
Historical and informative lectures

EVENTS
Take the pattern from the floor of an old palace and remake it in black and white marble. At the centre plant a huge olive tree, at one end a log burning fireplace around which you can sit, sprinkle the floor with tables, chairs and settees in cosy groups, flank with a bar and a country kitchen, wrap it all up in a soaring glass cathedral and you have the Conservatory at Islington.

From the impressive arrival at the crab apple lined gravelled turning circle, to the porticoed canopy as you enter Islington, every step has a grandeur and a sense of wonder.

If your clients or you have something a little out of the ordinary to organize we are only too happy to make any dream a reality.

For your VIPs, Board Members or your Reward Programs.
From photo shoots, product launches, or perhaps a special occasion, we can cater for the event you desire.

Make Islington your home or private venue for the event.
A photograph of a special event in our surroundings will never be forgotten.