The Tasman

Two Buildings, One Address, the Centre of Everything

Murray Street runs through the administrative and cultural core of Hobart, and the address at number 12 places The Tasman within walking distance of Salamanca Place, the waterfront precinct, Parliament House, and the network of galleries and independent restaurants that have defined the city's rise as a serious travel destination over the past decade. For a hotel of 152 rooms, that proximity to multiple Hobart focal points is a genuine operational advantage: guests do not need a car, a map app, or a plan. The city presents itself at the door.

What makes the address more than a convenience is the physical character of the buildings that occupy it. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, occupies two separate heritage structures, an 1840 sandstone building of considerable civic weight and a 1940s Art Deco addition whose geometry reads as a distinct second act rather than an afterthought. Few hotels in Australia work across two buildings of genuinely different eras in a single property, and fewer still make that architectural dialogue part of the guest experience rather than a footnote in the lobby brochure. The renovation here integrates both structures while keeping them legible as separate chapters. Interiors read as contemporary in execution but grounded in the materials and proportions of each building's period. The modern expansion that connects and extends the footprint brings the property's room count and public spaces into line with what the Luxury Collection flag requires, without erasing what made the site worth restoring.

Where The Tasman Sits in Hobart's Hotel Market

Hobart's upper hotel market has expanded meaningfully since the mid-2010s, when the city's cultural reputation accelerated on the back of MONA and the broader Tasmanian food and wine story. Three distinct accommodation formats have emerged. Design-led boutique properties with limited keys, like The Henry Jones Art Hotel on the waterfront or The Islington Hotel in South Hobart, operate in an intimate, gallery-adjacent register. Converted heritage properties with stronger hospitality programming, such as MACq 01 Hotel along the waterfront, occupy a middle ground. And then there is The Tasman, which operates at a different scale and with a different set of peer references: a 152-room property carrying international brand affiliation, a World's 50 Best Hotels ranking of #49 in 2024, and a nightly rate from $226 that positions it as one of the city's higher-tariff addresses.

That 2024 ranking is a useful orientation point. The World's 50 Best Hotels list draws from properties operating at a global standard of service, design, and food and beverage programming. At #49, The Tasman sits in a peer group that includes properties in Sydney, Melbourne, and international cities rather than being measured solely against Hobart's local market. For guests accustomed to that tier, whether through Capella Sydney, Aman New York, or Aman Venice, The Tasman offers something genuinely difficult to find elsewhere in Australia's smaller capitals: that level of international hospitality ambition in a city of Hobart's scale and intimacy.

Australia's broader hotel market has produced a range of properties worth measuring against. 1 Hotel Melbourne and The Calile in Brisbane occupy a comparable price and ambition tier in larger cities. Southern Ocean Lodge in Kingscote and Freycinet Lodge in Coles Bay offer Tasmania's wilderness alternative. The Tasman sits between those poles: urban, heritage-grounded, and internationally connected.

The Food and Beverage Stack

Urban hotels at this price point are increasingly judged by the quality of what happens after check-in, and The Tasman's food and beverage programming reflects that shift. Peppina, the Italian restaurant on-site, operates as a standalone dining destination rather than a default hotel restaurant. Italian is a sensible fit for Hobart given Tasmania's strong produce culture and the overlap between Italian culinary values, seasonal sourcing, and the kind of direct, ingredient-led cooking that has defined the island's restaurant scene. The Deco Lounge extends the Art Deco building's character into the drinking program, while Mary Mary functions as a craft cocktail bar with its own identity within the property.

That three-venue food and beverage model, distinct restaurant, lounge, and cocktail bar operating under one roof, is a structure more commonly associated with major-city hotels than with properties in a city of Hobart's population. The Murray Street address makes all three accessible to non-staying guests too, which means The Tasman's public spaces contribute to the neighbourhood's hospitality offering rather than existing solely for room guests. For a guide to the wider Hobart drinking scene, see our full Hobart bars guide. The full Hobart restaurants guide provides broader context for how Peppina fits into the city's dining patterns.

Using the Address

The editorial angle on any strong city-centre hotel is what the address unlocks, and 12 Murray Street unlocks a substantial amount. Salamanca Market runs on Saturday mornings and draws producers from across the Huon Valley and the Derwent. The MONA ferry departs from Brooke Street Pier, less than ten minutes on foot. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Theatre Royal, and Constitution Dock are all within the same walkable radius. For guests travelling to Tasmania primarily for the food and wine circuit, the surrounding area connects to the Huon Valley wine region to the south and the Coal River Valley to the east without requiring an overnight relocation.

Hobart also functions as a staging point for broader Tasmanian travel, and the city-centre location means departures to the Freycinet Peninsula, the Tasman Peninsula, or further north require no repositioning. Properties like Freycinet Lodge and Avalon Coastal Retreat are natural second stops on a longer Tasmanian itinerary that begins in Hobart. See our full Hobart hotels guide, the Hobart wineries guide, and experiences guide for planning context across the city.

Planning Your Stay

Rooms begin at $226 per night, with 152 rooms and suites across the two heritage buildings and the modern expansion. The property operates under the Marriott International Luxury Collection flag, which means loyalty programme integration for frequent travellers in that ecosystem. Booking through the Luxury Collection or Marriott channels is the standard route. The Murray Street address is central enough that arrival by taxi or rideshare from Hobart Airport, roughly 20 kilometres from the city centre, is the practical approach; the walk from most of the CBD's key sites takes under ten minutes in any direction.

For travellers whose preference runs to smaller, more intimate properties, The Islington Hotel and The Henry Jones Art Hotel operate in a different register. For properties further afield in Australia, the range extends from 28 Degrees Byron Bay to Emirates One&Only; Wolgan Valley and Bullo River Station. The Tasman, however, occupies a position that no other Hobart property currently holds: international award recognition, genuine heritage architecture, and a food and beverage program with enough depth to anchor an evening without leaving the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which room offers the leading experience at The Tasman?

The property spans two distinct heritage buildings and a modern expansion, each with its own architectural character. Rooms in the 1840 sandstone building carry the heavier heritage atmosphere, with proportions and materials that reflect the original civic construction. The Art Deco wing offers a different visual register, more geometric and period-specific to the 1940s. Both buildings have been renovated to the Luxury Collection standard, with contemporary interiors that do not compromise on comfort. The decision between them is largely about which architectural era you want surrounding you. The World's 50 Best Hotels #49 ranking and a starting rate of $226 per night apply across the property; specific room-type pricing is leading confirmed at the time of booking through the Luxury Collection or Marriott channels.

What should I know about The Tasman before I go?

The Tasman is a 152-room Luxury Collection property in central Hobart, ranked #49 in the World's 50 Best Hotels 2024. It occupies two heritage buildings at 12 Murray Street, placing it within walking distance of Salamanca Place, the waterfront, and the city's main cultural institutions. Rooms start at $226 per night. The property has three distinct food and beverage venues: Peppina for Italian dining, the Deco Lounge, and Mary Mary, a craft cocktail bar. It operates within the Marriott loyalty ecosystem. Hobart's broader hotel market also includes design-led alternatives at smaller scale, but The Tasman is the only property in the city carrying an international ranking of this tier.

Can I walk in to The Tasman?

Tasman's public spaces, including Peppina, the Deco Lounge, and Mary Mary, are accessible to non-staying guests, and walk-in visits to the restaurant and bars are generally possible subject to availability. For dining at Peppina specifically, a reservation is advisable given the restaurant's profile within the city's food scene. Staying guests should book rooms through the Luxury Collection or Marriott platforms. The hotel does not have a publicly listed phone number or standalone website in our current data; direct contact is most reliably made through the Marriott or Luxury Collection booking channels. The address is 12 Murray Street, Hobart, which is walkable from most points in the CBD.