Hadley's Orient Hotel — Hadley's ornate hotel facade viewed straight on from Murray StreetPhoto: Gary Houston · CC0 · edited
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Hadley's Orient Hotel

Hotels ·Hobart ·4-star hotel
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About

Hadley’s Orient Hotel is a four-star heritage hotel at 34 Murray Street in central Hobart, opposite St David’s Cathedral.

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Hadley's Orient Hotel — Hadley's Victorian facade with its upper windows and entrance bays Gary Houston · CC0 · edited
Hadley's Orient Hotel — Hadley's Victorian facade with its upper windows and entrance baysHadley's Orient Hotel — Hadley's hotel on a city corner in a wide street viewHadley's Orient Hotel — Hadley's facade with its ground floor entrance and decorative upper storiesHadley's Orient Hotel — Historic photograph of Hadley's Orient Hotel in the early 1900s

What's on here

Why go

  • Works by winners of Hadley’s Art Prize, Australia’s richest landscape art award, displayed on the walls.

Good to know

Family roomsBridal suiteSuitesNon-smoking roomsCharmingQuietSafeRoom serviceComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVHair dryerPaid private parking nearbyPaid public parking nearbyFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetPublic wifiWifiTaxi serviceBaggage storage

Good for

  • families
  • couples Romantic hotel style and a bridal suite.
  • groups Banquet room available for gatherings.
  • business Meeting rooms, conference facilities and a business centre with internet access.

Rooms

Executive suites
Top-floor suites with a separate bedroom, living room and renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Superior Rooms
Renovated bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Shared room features
Air conditioning, safe, desk, coffee and tea maker, flatscreen TV, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer.

Amenities

  • Parking Off-site parking, including nearby paid private and public parking; street parking is also available.
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The atrium-style restaurant and bar serves high teas and continental breakfasts. A breakfast buffet and special-diet menus are also available.

Location

  • The surrounding CBD has shops and eateries within walking distance, with Hobart’s Waterfront and Salamanca Place nearby.

With kids

  • Children’s meals are available.
  • Highchairs are available.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The interior decoration draws on late Victorian design and the hotel’s beginnings.

    Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania
  2. Past events included gentlemen’s lunches, cabaret nights and soirées.

    Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania
  3. Past patrons included convicts, entrepreneurs and celebrities.

    Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania

History

  1. 1834Built and established as a hotel.
  2. 1862Sir William Don, Tasmania’s first royal visitor, was associated with the hotel.
  3. 1866The Duke of Penthièvre visited.
  4. 1909Dame Nellie Melba was among the hotel’s patrons.
  5. 1911Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson was among the hotel’s patrons.
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  1. 1912Antarctic explorer Roald Amundsen was among the hotel’s patrons.

Shorts

How to get there

  • 5 minOn footAbout five minutes on foot from Hobart’s Waterfront and Salamanca Place.
  • 20 minCarFrom Hobart Airport, take the Tasman Highway (A3) to the hotel; the drive is about 18.3 km.
  • BusSkybus Hobart City Express runs direct daily services between Hobart Airport and Hobart City every 30 minutes. Guests can use Stop 5 near Murray Street for pick-up and drop-off.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access Wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests are available.

Hidden gems nearby

  • Artworks inspired by the hotel’s elaborate interior decorThe hotel hosts exhibitions of these artworks.

Sources: Hobart - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania · Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania · Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania · Hadley s Orient Hotel: booking (its own site) · Hadley s Orient Hotel: menu (its own site) · Hadley s Orient Hotel: menu (its own site) · Hadley s Orient Hotel: menu (its own site) · Hadley's Orient Hotel, Hobart Tasmania · checked 1 Oct 2026

Where
34 Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Australia

Questions and answers

Is Wi-Fi available at Hadley’s Orient Hotel?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.

Is room service available at Hadley’s Orient Hotel?

Yes, room service is available.

Can Hadley’s Orient Hotel arrange a taxi?

A taxi service is available.

Are wake-up calls available at Hadley’s Orient Hotel?

Wake-up service or an alarm clock is available.

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