Hotel Hobart

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  Quest Savoy

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  Belton Apartments

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  Zero Davey Boutique Apartment Hotel

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  Fountainside Hotel

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  2 on 2

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  Elms of Hobart

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  St Ives Motel Apartments

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  Salamanca Terraces

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  Quality Hobart Midcity Hotel

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Situated in the southeast of Tasmania, near the Derwent River Estuary, Hobart is the capital city of Australia's island state. In 2009, the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated the population of the city to be in excess of 210,000 people. The city is served by Hobart International Airport, at Cambridge, some 11 miles to the east of the city. In terms of a hotel Hobart offers a fine range of quality lodgings, from fully self-contained 5-star serviced apartments, to top-quality 4-star hotels and slightly less expensive, but nonetheless well-appointed guesthouses.

The city began life as a penal colony, at Risdon Cove, to the east of the Derwent River, in 1803, but soon moved to the preferred current site at Sullivan's Cove. It was originally known as Hobart Town, named after Colonial Secretary, Lord Hobart. The original inhabitants of the area belonged to the aboriginal Mouheneener tribe. However, a combination of conflicts with Europeans and the devastating effects of diseases imported by the settlers saw the indigenous population replaced by free settlers and transported convicts. With the Derwent River as one of finest deepwater ports in Australia and the hub of the whaling / sealing trade, the settlement quickly became a major port. Awarded city status in 1842, Hobart Town was renamed Hobart in 1875.

The city is dominated by the nearby Mount Wellington, which rises to over 4,100 feet above the city Referred to simply as "the Mountain" by Hobart residents, its most distinctive characteristic is the "Organ Pipes," a cliff formed form basalt columns and clearly visible from the city. Within the city, Salamanca Place is a popular tourist attraction. The venue for the especially popular Saturday Salamanca Market, it comprises numerous sandstone buildings, a legacy of the former port of Hobart Town. These former warehouses have been tastefully converted into craft shops, galleries and restaurants. The area also boasts a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of nearby bars and restaurants. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is another popular leisure area within a short distance of the city center. Australia's second-oldest Botanical Gardens are home to several large plant collections of special importance, whilst its annual Tulip Festival is a much admired spring celebration. For visitors to these and other attractions around the city center seeking a hotel Hobart has plenty to offer. Many hotels are located near the city center, offering picturesque views of the city and surrounding scenery, yet within a 20-minute drive of the airport. High quality hotel guestrooms offer modern decor, air conditioning, mini-bars, internet access and large LCD TVs with satellite channels.

On the city waterfront, the Federation Concert Hall is the performing base for both the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the celebrated Australian International Symphony Orchestra Institute (AISOI), associated with the University of Tasmania. The former, regarded as one of the world's best small orchestras provides an extensive year-round schedule of performances. The AISOI seeks to showcase the highlight the abilities of talented young musicians, from all parts of Australia and worldwide. To this end, the Institute stages a series of public concerts, held during the first 2 weeks of December each year, concentrating on large symphonic music. Hobart has also long been home to a thriving music scene, encompassing many musical genres and regularly attracting artists of international renown.

For visitors to the Federation Concert Hall seeking a hotel Hobart offers ample lodgings located near the historic waterfront. The majority of hotels in this area offer excellent facilities, with on-site free parking as standard and complimentary newspapers to keep guests up-to-date with local events. Hotel restaurants offer a wide range of cuisine, utilizing fresh, local Tasmanian produce as much as possible, whilst hotel bars take advantage of superb, locally-produced wines.

On the subject of food and drink, the annual Taste Festival is well worthy of note. Tasmania's largest food and wine festival has been (as of 2010) an annual event for over 20 years, attracting some ½ million visitors over its week-long duration, which usually spans the New Year period. The Festival makes the most of the warm Tasmanian summer, scenic locations and long hours of sunshine to display the best foodstuffs, arts, crafts and entertainment that the island has to offer.

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