Guest Compendium
Guest Compendium
Welcome to Islington. This hotel is celebrated for its eclectic mix of modern and traditional architecture, a fine art collection, antique furnishings and relaxed, personal service. We feel confident that your stay with us will be a relaxing and enjoyable experience and encourage you to explore our beautiful public rooms and acre of garden. Please make yourself at home and if we can assist you with any aspect of your stay at Islington, day trips around Hobart, restaurant bookings or travelling plans around Tasmania please let one of the lovely front of house team know.
A LITTLE HISTORY OF 321 DAVEY STREET
Built in 1847, The Islington is rich with history. An example of Regency architecture, the house is rather unusual for Hobart where Georgian style homes are more common. South Hobart, known in the 1840’s as “Holebrook Place”, was an exclusive address that housed many of Hobart’s most prominent dignitaries. This part of Davey Street is still known as the dress circle of Hobart and many of the houses along the street, including Islington, offer some of the city’s best views of Mount Wellington. After being enjoyed as a family home for many over the years, The Islington was converted into a hotel in 1986. Since that time the hotel has gone through many transformations to become the eclectic mix of old and new that it is today. Now an 11-room luxury urban lodge, The Islington offers 5 star accommodation in either the grandeur of the original house or in the tranquillity of the modern rooms opening out onto an acre of gardens.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Islington experience is designed to make you feel like you are staying in your own home. Take the time to walk around the hotel and explore the original part of the house; the Library, Rose and Morning rooms and the Conservatory in the newer wing. These areas are for you to enjoy anytime during your stay and the house is full of a vast collection of art and antiques. An Art Guide is available from reception should you wish to learn more about the provenance of art and antiques on display at Islington. During the colder months the fires will be lit in the house every day.
To contact reception, dial 9 between 7am and 7pm.
Outside of these hours our after hours caretaker will be on site and contactable for after hours emergencies. Please refer to the notice placed on the treats table in the kitchen each night for details.
Your Room key will also open the front and side doors of the hotel. The gate button allows you to come and go as you like, simply press the button and the gate will open for you. The gate will open automatically toward you as you exit the hotel by car. If you are leaving the hotel on foot you can exit through the side gate, on the right of the main gate. Guests will incur a $100 charge for a lost room key or gate button.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served every morning in the conservatory. Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast to include house-made muesli or porridge, organic sourdoughs, fresh and poached seasonal fruits and/or a full cooked breakfast.
Breakfast is served between 7:30am and 10:00am.
Breakfast is included in the room rate.
If you would like coffee or tea at any stage of your stay in the public rooms of the hotel please let a staff member know.
Conservatory Restaurant
Dinner Service is Currently Closed for Updates!
Wine Cellar
We have a cellar in the modern wing of the hotel which boasts a wide variety of carefully picked local, interstate and international wines. If you are interested in making some wine choices or want to have a look around, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our staff.
ROOM INFORMATION
Coffee and Tea
Your room is equipped with coffee and tea making facilities. The coffee is specially roasted and blended for the hotel by a local company, Zimmah Coffee.
The tea is from a Tasmanian supplier, Art of Tea who use organic ingredients where possible.
Concierge Services
The concierge team at Islington have a broad range of knowledge regarding Tasmania and its cultural and culinary attractions. We are always happy to recommend somewhere for you to dine, visit or tour around. Do not hesitate to approach us with any queries you may have.
Please advise our team if we can assist with any luggage upon your check-in and departure.
Early Check Out
Should you have to leave us earlier than 7am, please inform reception staff, before 7pm on the evening prior, to arrange settling your account. We can also provide you with an Islington continental breakfast tray to enjoy in your room before you leave.
Internet
Internet access is complimentary and WI-FI is available in all areas of the property. To get connected you simply require a password: 321davey.
Additionally, we have an iMac and printer in the Morning Room for you to use at anytime.
Islington Angel Beds
The Islington Angel beds have been custom made for the hotel by AH Beard, the oldest bedding manufacturer in Australia, located in southern Tasmania.
Our king size beds have been custom made, using the latest latex materials with wool embedded into the layers, for warmth and comfort.
It is possible to buy your own Angel bed. The hotel can contact the manufacturer if you are interested in sleeping at home as well as you do at The Islington.
Security Safe
For your valuables we have a safe installed in each room which can be found behind the roll door shelf in the cupboard.
There is a laminated card with instructions on how to operate the safe. Do not hesitate to call a staff member should you experience any difficulty.
Smoking
Islington is a non-smoking hotel. If you wish to smoke please do so outside. There is an ashtray on the table near the pavilion beside our reflection pond.
Telephone
To make an external call dial “0” followed by the number required.
All call costs are complimentary, however international numbers are unavailable.
Television
Televisions in the rooms are Smart TV’s, allowing access to digital television, ABC and SBS on demand. To change between the different platforms, simply use the ‘RECENTS’ button and scroll through the options.
The iPad in your room is for your use throughout the duration of your stay.
Walking / Jogging Track and Personal Training
For those who would like to indulge in some exercise there are fabulous walking and running areas all around The Islington Hotel. We suggest the Hobart Rivulet Walk – at a brisk walking pace it would take 1 hour and 15 minutes, Jogging around 30-40 minutes. Directions and a map can be found in the left-hand drawer underneath the desk. Please ask staff if you have further queries. .