The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart

Here, a row of old waterfront warehouses have been transformed into a sophisticated boutique property – Australia’s first ‘art hotel’ showcasing the work of Tasmania’s finest contemporary artists. Interiors feature a striking blend of the antique and ultra-modern, from the magnificent original staircase to the soaring timber ceilings and gleaming, all-glass atrium.

The hotel’s stately guestrooms have been refashioned from old blackwood-lined boardrooms. All feature special lighting and lavish king or queen beds wrapped in exotic silk covers, as well as translucent glass bathrooms with double spa baths. There is a gym onsite, decadent elliptical spas and restaurants known for their creative, seasonally-inspired menus. Don’t miss out on the complimentary art and history tour hosted by the staff historian and curator, or a browse in the hotel’s shop which sells beautiful local craft.