The old adage that you shouldn't spend your holiday sitting in a hotel room doesn't apply here. Sipping a wine on our balcony on the pier overlooking the picturesque cove with a gentle breeze clinking the yachts' rigging was a sublime and serene experience. The centrality of the location can't be beaten with many attractions and departure points in very close proximity. The MONA wharf and Bruny Island Cruises office are your neighbours. Having everything within one or two minutes walking distance makes for a very relaxing break. Perfect for a short stay when you don't want to fuss around and waste precious time organising how to get from a to b.

Regarding the sound issue that some reviewers have mentioned, it proved to be of no concern to us. Sure, once or twice we heard someone moving around in the adjacent room but this property is a magnificently converted 1930's wharf, not a hermetically sealed concrete block. During our two night stay we were hardly aware that anybody else was even staying there. It was very peaceful. My bed was fantastic, like sleeping on a cloud.

The staff were all lovely and very accommodating, especially the lady at reception who first welcomed us. Later on we had a courtesy call from Courtney to see how things were going and she was also very helpful when I asked for dining recommendations.

Staying at Somerset not only enhanced our first Tassie trip, it really was an experience in it's own right and well worth it. Loved it.

Just a perfect location.Very clean the beds are comfy,good kitchen modern unfussy style.If you like to be in the heart of a place this is for you.The view from our balcony amazing.Free parking was a great bonus.Walking distance to all the shops, bars and restaurants not much noise at all for a city.Very good value.Staff very friendly and helpfull.We will be back.Thank you.

Stayed for 3 nights in a premier room. I was a bit worried about the noise level reading the previous reviews. But it was not bad at all. We were pretty much directly above fish frenzy but it doesn't operate till late. The room was well designed and comfortable. Close to everything and we cooked some of our meals. Bed was lovely. Will definitely go back again.

We stayed here on NYE with one child and could not fault the place. The apartment was clean, beautifully decorated, had everything we needed, with a million dollar view thrown in. From the balcony we saw the New Year's Eve fireworks, which did Hobart proud, and watched the boats returning from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. It was a night we'll remember for a long time. We didn't notice the noise, except what you'd expect in such a location on NYE and we weren't kept awake. The hotel had made arrangements for alternate parking due to the NYE/yacht race events and it all went perfectly. Thanks for a night to remember!