Open Sky: Stephanie Jones - Hobart

Argyle Motor Lodge offers quality conveniently located accommodation two km from Hobart's city centre. Choose from the tastefully decorated motel rooms, self-contained studio, or the luxury of an executive suite. Level access units are available. There is a licensed bar, guest laundry, dry cleaning service, off street parking and even breakfast in bed if you desire. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, toaster, refrigerator, telephone, television, iron/ ironing board, electric blankets and heating. Self-contained studios have a full kitchen. We also offer a complimentary Wi-Fi service. There's so much to see in Hobart - imposing colonial buildings, quaint restored cottages, the bustling historic waterfront, fishing boats, sailing boats, the galleries, curio shops and fine restaurants of Salamanca Place. Do some beer tasting at Cascade Brewery, cruise to Moorilla Estate for beer and wine tasting, or visit the iconic State Cinema. Drive to the summit of Mount Wellington for great views over Hobart. If you want a change from the city take a short drive to Richmond Village, settled in the early 1800s, with preserved cottages, churches and famous sandstone bridge. Or take a flight from nearby Cambridge for a birds-eye view of the south-west wilderness.

Rydges Hobart is a 63-suite boutique hotel with heritage-listed buildings and antique suites. Rydges is a place where the charm and grace of the old blends with the polish of the new. This hotel provides guests with the intimacy and attention that only a small boutique property can offer. Rydges provides the perfect base for exploring Hobart's spectacular city sights and surrounding attractions. Rydges offers an excellent variety of accommodation, with kitchen facilities and separate bedrooms and living areas. Manor Grill Restaurant and the Manor Bar offer guests relaxed surroundings to enjoy a quiet drink or a selection of contemporary Australian cuisine. Local produce is a feature, and the decor reflects the historic ambiance of the hotel. Perfectly located just minutes from the business centre of Hobart, the hotel offers conference facilities catering for up to 80 delegates. Offering four well-appointed conference rooms and a number of breakout areas, Rydges Hobart is perfectly suited for both day and residential conference packages. Rydges is part of the Rydges Hotel Group, a wholly-owned Australian company.

Werndee offers self-contained cottage accommodation within the serene and beautiful gardens of Werndee, a stunning Federation mansion. We're a Tasmanian family-run business, and can supply plenty of travel and food recommendations if required! Mount Stuart is a few minute's drive from Hobart's central business district and it's just a few minutes walk to the corner cafe and supermarket. North Hobart cafes, restaurants, banks, and State cinema a short stroll further. Calvary hospital is 700m from us, a 7-10 minute walk, and we offer reduced rates for relatives in a caring environment. Short term accommodation is offered in the charming cosy 100 + year old, wheelchair and pet-friendly Wren cottage. Griffon is a two-bedroom, sleek and modern apartment with a fully enclosed yard, also pet-friendly. Grace is an elegant and stylish one-bedroom apartment, not suitable for pets or children. It has all day sunshine and a lovely view. The Auvergne two-bedroom apartments offer great weekly rates for longer stays. Some have stunning views over Hobart and the River Derwent. Ground floor apartments offer enclosed patio yards and are pet friendly, ideal for house-hunters or business people newly arrived in Tasmania.