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Fountainside Hotel

4.0 of 5
40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This was our second stay at this great hotel and we were glad we chose to come back there. For this stay we booked a Superior King Room on the 7th floor and were most impressed by the size and setup of the room - from the very comfortable king-sized bed, to the big flat screen tv. The large bathroom... More

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Melbourne
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a wonderful hotel if your just staying for a few days in Hobart. Its very central for walking to the city plus Salamanca Market on a Saturday which is a must see as its in such a beautiful setting. The rooms are large, as is the bathroom and very clean. All rooms look down onto the highway and... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This hotel is exceptional value, the front desk staff are very helpful (even if they couldn't get the Wifi to work for me) and the room was excellent - king size bed that was comfortable, a bit of plumbing noise but nothing to complain about and quite a "surprise" in the form of the heated toilet seat/bidet. Large shower (not... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This isn't the most attractive hotel from the outside but once you're inside everything is very comfortable. Lovely big bed, great size bathroom with fabulous shower and a good size table and chairs in the room. Everyone is right about the mini bar prices, they are very reasonable. It just shows how outrageous other hotels are with what they charge.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here over Easter weekend in April with our two 7 yr olds. It wasn't easy to find a place since it was a long weekend and we needed a room to accommodate all of us. Rooms seemed to be expensive for what u got (and many could not fit all of us in 1 room or wanted to... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We just stayed six nights at Fountainside, and loved every one of them. Great rooms, good staff, very reasonable prices, even the mini-bar drinks and snacks are a bargain! Sure, the hotel looks like crap from the outside, but it's on the inside that matters. And that's where they've put a lot of effort fixing it up.

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Port Huron, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We found this to be a wonderful place to stay. The room rates are very reasonable for the location which is easy walking to the wharf. The mini bar,wines and breakfast are user friendly. The wifi works great in the rooms. The rooms are large and clean. The staff very friendly and efficient. We highly recommend.

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 2 nights on business , the rooms are impeccable clean and well set out and comfortable . So is the bed The staff are very attentive and both the chef Judy and dining room manager Shahar did an awesome job on both nights I was there for dinner : the prices are very reasonable ( so us... More

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Brisbane
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Very good place to stay for reasonable price. Easy to find and within quick walking distance to shops restuarants and sights. Good room service and best of all spotless bathroom. Mod cons and bed is just perfect.

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Fountainside Hotel in Hobart provides real older style comfort. Large rooms, extra clean and the most wonderful beds. Amazingly there is a great inexpensive breakfast available and for later there is wine at good prices. The Hotel is in a great location within easy walking distance of the harbour, Salamanca, good pubs etc. Staff are really helpful. We dropped... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Mini bar(26)
  • Traffic noise(22)
  • Great value(16)
  • FREE parking(12)
  • Short walk(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Buffet breakfast(6)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
  • Would definitely stay(5)

Additional Information about Fountainside Hotel

Address: 40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
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Region: Australia > Tasmania > Hobart
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Family Hotels in Hobart
#2 Luxury Hotels in Hobart
#2 Business Hotels in Hobart
Price range (per night): 109 AUD - 168 AUD
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The ideal address in Hobart for both business and leisure. Walk to the CBD, Historic Waterfront and Salamanca and it's an easy drive to all main attractions in Southern Tasmania. Quiet 4 star rooms with luxurious beds, and air-conditioning for a great nights sleep. Broadband internet, Austar, offstreet parking, breakfast and dinner prices available for guests. ... more   less 
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