We stayed at the Islington Hotel for 3 nights and ...

We stayed at the Islington Hotel for 3 nights and it's one of my favorite places that I've ever stayed in. We were in the Regency Room by the kitchen. The room itself was beautiful and spacious -- there was space to sit and enjoy tea, a big comfortable bed, a lovely bathroom with a large soaking tub (Aesop bath products, which I love)

The building is beautiful, with lots of lovely sitting rooms -- cozy, with fireplaces, and excellent art. At night, after dinner, we made it a habit to drink some of the wines we had purchased while exploring Tamar Valley and Coal River Valley by one of the fireplaces.

Service was personal, and it felt like everyone was making an effort to go above and beyond. The included hot breakfast is a luxury, the pastries and tarts sitting in the kitchen are the perfect snack with tea after a day of exploring, and the turn down service in the evening was really special! I don't know when we'll go to Hobart again, but if anyone visits, we will always recommend Islington.