Guest Compendium

Room Amenities

Your room is thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including:

• Luxury robes

• Portable Dyson heater and cooler

• Coffee pod machine with complimentary Villino pods

• Kettle, toaster, microwave, small fridge, tableware,and kitchen sink for light meals or snacks

Bathroom Essentials

• Mr. Smith Australian-made hair and body products

• Hairdryer, shower caps, and extra toilet paper for your convenience

Grande Vue is just a short stroll from some of the neighbourhood’s finest spots.

Breakfast and Lunch

Leoht

Offering fresh, healthy food, exceptional coffee, and a cosy fireplace (our personal favourite)

Ozus

Great coffee, baked eggs, and toasties

Jackman and Mcross

Best pies in town!

Kombi

Everything Gluten Free!

Dinner

Shipwright Arms

Join the locals for a great pub meal.

De Angelos

Family friendly tasty Italian (make sure to book)

Magic Curries

Best Curry in Tasi rated by us!

Attica

Casual Greek dining with standout dishes—don’t miss the calamari!

Three Japanese

Traditional Japanese cuisine with unique Tasmanian ingredients.

Further to this, we also have a comprehensive guide to dining in and around Hobart and southern Tasmania, which you can download here. download here.

Each morning, we offer a complimentary light start with a selection of gourmet mueslis, premium Tasmanian yoghurt, fresh fruit, compote and selections of teas and coffees.

While we don’t provide a cooked breakfast, Battery Point and the surrounding area are home to some of Hobart’s best cafés—perfect for something more substantial. Please see below for some of our favourites.

For added convenience, each room includes a toaster, so you can enjoy locally sourced breads and condiments from nearby bakeries or specialty stores in the comfort of your room.

Leoht – Open daily from 7:30am

Jackman & McRoss Bakery – Open daily from 7:00am

Ozus Coffee – Open daily from 7:00am

Kombi Café – 100% gluten-free and perfect for coeliacs

Start early and drive 30 minutes from Hobart to Kettering to catch the ferry to Bruny Island. The 20-minute crossing offers stunning views of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

• Breakfast stop – Begin with a visit to Bruny Island Cheese Co. for a leisurely breakfast and a tasting of their award-winning cheeses.

• Scenic lookout – Climb the steps at The Neck for one of Tasmania’s most iconic views over turquoise waters and sweeping beaches.

• Adventure Bay – Explore the beach and history here, or join a Pennicott Wilderness Journeys eco-cruise to see Bruny’s dramatic coastline, seals, dolphins, and seabirds.

• Lunch – Enjoy fresh Tasmanian produce and handcrafted wines at Bruny Island Premium Wines, a family-owned vineyard surrounded by rolling countryside.

• Cape Bruny Lighthouse – Take a guided tour of one of Australia’s oldest lighthouses and soak up the rugged southern coastline.

• Tastings – Call into Bruny Island House of Whisky for locally distilled whisky or gin.

• Oysters – Finish at Get Shucked for freshly shucked oysters before heading back to the ferry.

End the day with the return ferry to Kettering and an easy drive back to Hobart.

Check-in is available from 3:00pm, and check-out is by 11:00am.

As we're a small boutique hotel with a limited team, late check-outs after 11:00am require booking an additional night.

When checking out, please leave your room key and parking permit in the box on the reception desk—thank you!

You're very welcome to leave your bags with us and collect them later in the day.
If you plan to return after check-out, please note that you’ll need to collect a separate key to access the front door.

Kindly note that our complimentary sweet treats and light breakfast options are reserved for guests staying at the hotel that evening only. Thank you for your understanding.

Enjoy Villino coffee, one of Tasmania’s most loved specialty roasters since 2007.
You’ll find complimentary Villino coffee pods and coffee pod brewer in your room - exquisite in flavour and 100% biodegradable and compostable, so they’re kind to the planet too.

Milk is available in the guest kitchen fridge. Please use the small jugs provided if you’d like to take some to your room.

A scenic region north-west of Hobart, the Derwent Valley is perfect for nature, wine, and food lovers.

• Nature walk – Start at Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park for an easy, beautiful rainforest walk.

• Scenic towns – Drive through New Norfolk and on to Hamilton, a charming historic village.

• Spirits – Visit Lawrenny Estate in Ouse for Tasmanian gin and whisky tastings.

• Wine – Stop at Derwent Estate for exceptional wines and stunning views over the River Derwent.

• Lunch – Book ahead for The Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk, a paddock-to-plate experience famous for its sourdough scallop potatoes.

• Shopping & afternoon tea – Browse curated homewares at Miss Arthur, enjoy tea at Black Swan, and explore The Drill Hall Emporium, known for its beautifully presented, high-end antiques.

We want you to feel completely at home during your stay. Please feel free to help yourself to tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and sweet treats throughout the day.

A quick note on using the kitchen

Please pop any used dishes in the dishwasher and store personal food in your in-room fridge.
For safety reasons, oven and cooktop use isn’t permitted—but each room has a microwave for reheating.

Stroll down the driveway to discover our newly renovated terrace and gardens, offering stunning views across the water. It’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind — whether you’re enjoying breakfast, afternoon tea, or simply soaking up the scenery. You’ll find comfy seating and a table and chairs available for you to enjoy your goodies outdoors.

For your convenience, hairdryers are located either in the wardrobe or in the vanity cupboard, depending on your bathroom.

Our heating adapts to Hobart’s changing climate, with a consistent setting of 22.5°C during the day and 19°C overnight to keep you comfortable year-round. For extra warmth on cooler nights, each room includes a portable Dyson heater and extra blankets.

In the warmer months, ceiling fans and opening windows allow you to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and natural ventilation.

Our hotel art collection, sourced in collaboration with Handmark Gallery Salamanca, features local talents.

Here’s a quick guide to the artworks in our spaces:

Reception Room: “Frost” by John Lendis

Sitting Room: “O’live, Sip Tease, Dip Into” by Tom Samek

Dining Room: “Birds of a Feather” and “Eruption” by Balire Waterfield

Hallway by Stairs: “Grand Vue Commission” by Vika Fifita

Hallway by Kitchen: “Turbulent Times” by Nick Glade Wright

Upstairs: “Gradle Mountain” and “Poimena” by Jeff Gatt

Kitchen: Unnamed piece by NSW artist Olga Garner Morris

To familiarise yourself with the layout of the hotel and to locate communal areas and your room, please see our Hotel Layout .

To request a room refresh, simply hang the tassel on your door handle by 12pm. Our team will remove rubbish, make your bed, do a light surface clean, and replace any items as needed.

If you'd like fresh towels, please leave the used items (towels, hand cloths, or face washers) on the bathroom floor.

Spare toilet paper can be found behind the bathroom mirrors.

For longer stays, we’re happy to refresh your bed linen every three days to align with our sustainability practices - just let us know.

To ensure all guests enjoy their stay, we kindly ask that you follow the following hotel policies:

Damages & Theft

We understand that accidents happen. If you spill something or cause minor damage to any hotel items, please let us know immediately to ensure we can clean or repair it promptly.

Please be aware, if significant damage is discovered after departure, we reserve the right to charge your credit card for repairs, replacements or additional cleaning costs.

Lost Items

Lost room key: $250 replacement fee (including locksmith costs)

Lost parking permit: $100 replacement fee

Pets

While we do love our fury friends, our policy does not allow pets on the premises.

Quiet Hours

To ensure a peaceful stay for all guests, quiet hours are observed from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Guest Kitchen

The kitchen is available for daytime use. For the safety and comfort for all guests, please note:

• No cooking with the oven or cooktop.

• Help keep the kitchen tidy by placing dishes in the dishwasher and disposing of rubbish.

• Store personal food in your fridge located in your room.

Children

Grande Vue welcomes children aged 12 and over, unless the hotel is exclusively booked.

Maximum Occupancy

The Waterloo Room is our exclusive Two-Bedroom Suite, accommodating up to four guests.
All other rooms are designed for a maximum of two guests and are not suitable for additional occupants

Outside Guest Policy

Grande Vue Hotel warmly welcomes in-house guests only. If you wish to invite family or friends, please contact us in advance. Our guest kitchen services are exclusive to in-house guests.

Thank you for helping us keep Grande Vue a special place for everyone to enjoy!

We’ve partnered with La La Laundry to provide you with a clothes washing and drying service.

$40 per per bag of items (includes wash, dry and fold).

Please call 0460760550 to arrange collection from hotel.

If you place your order before 9:00am, your laundry will be returned within 24 hours.

Parking Hours

Mona Street and nearby areas offer 2-hour free parking Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm. Outside these hours and on weekends, parking is unrestricted. Some sections of Mona Street also allow all-day parking.

Hobart Parking Rules

Please be courteous to our neighbours and other drivers by adhering to the Hobart City Parking rules:

• Park facing the direction of traffic.

• Keep parallel to the left-hand side of the road.

• Position the left wheels close to the kerb.

• Leave at least one metre of space around your vehicle.

• Allow at least one metre from driveways for safe access.

Grand Vue Hotel is not responsible for any fines incurred due to non-compliance with these rules.

Parking Permits

We have a limited number of permits available for guests who wish to leave their car on Mona Street for extended periods during weekdays. Please request a permit from our team and ensure it is displayed clearly on your dashboard.

The parking permit must be returned to reception upon departure. A $100 replacement fee applies if it is not returned.

Heading north of Hobart, Richmond is a charming destination. Take a walk along the river and under the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. The scenic drive from Cambridge to Richmond is lined with beautiful vineyards, making it a pleasant journey.

Lunch options:

• Frogmore Creek Winery(Cambridge) – breathtaking valley and waterway views

• Pooley’s Vineyard(Richmond) – wines, wood-fired pizzas, and cheese platters

• Larder & Vin local charcuterie, cheeses, preserves, conservas and fresh seasonal goods.

Shopping: browse antique and woodcraft shops along the main street

In cooler months  

• Our hydronic heating keeps the hotel at a comfortable 22.5°C from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm and 18°C overnight for restful sleep.

• Adjust the heating using the knobs on the panels—you can increase, decrease, or switch them off completely.

• If you need extra warmth, use the Dyson heater/cooler, close the blinds to retain heat, or grab an extra blanket (provided in every room).

In warmer months

• We turn off the heating system, including towel warmers, to prevent the hotel from getting too stuffy.

• Each room has a Dyson air cooler and a fan—use them as needed.

• On hot days, keep curtains closed while you're out to help keep the room cool.

• A refreshing afternoon sea breeze naturally cools the hotel most days.

Why no air conditioning?

To preserve Grande Vue’s heritage and architecture, we’ve chosen not to install traditional air conditioning. Instead, we invite you to embrace Tasmania’s ever-changing seasons in a natural and authentic way.

Open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the birds singing. Let the gentle breeze carry the scents of the landscape into your room—this is Tasmania at its finest!

The Tasman Peninsula offers dramatic scenery, rich history, and outstanding local produce.

• Coastal walk – Start with the walk from Remarkable Cave to Crescent Bay for stunning views.

• Historic town – Explore Port Arthur, our favourite town in the region, full of heritage and charm.

• Wine & oysters – Stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed in Dunalley for tastings, fresh oysters, and generous platters.

• Lunch – Enjoy local produce and Tasmanian wines with sweeping views at the 1830 Restaurant at the Port Arthur Historic Site Visitor Centre.

• Coffee with a view – Cubed Espresso Bar in Eaglehawk Neck is perfect for coffee and cake with a spectacular lookout.

Respect quiet hours from 2200 to 0700 to ensure a peaceful environment for all guests.

Enjoy smart TVs in all rooms—use your credentials to log in to streaming services and remember to log out!

Enjoy the pristine quality of Hobart's tap water, celebrated as the most potable and palatable in Australia—comparable to any bottled alternative.

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