Guest Information

I’ve called Hobart home for nearly 20 years and I genuinely adore this little city. From brilliant food and wine to cosy cafés, scenic walks and easy day trips, there’s so much to enjoy. Rather than list everything, this guide brings together the places I truly love and return to often – think of it as a curated Hobart short-list. Ash (Owner & Manager, Grand Vue Hotel)

You can explore the full guide here: [A Guide to Hobart & Beyond]

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

We offer a complimentary light start to the day in our guest kitchen, where you can help yourself to a thoughtfully curated Tasmanian spread. Expect locally made yoghurt, fruit compotes, gourmet mueslis, artisan breads with preserves and marmalades, pure Tasmanian juices, and a selection of quality teas and compostable Villino coffee pods. It’s designed to be light, fresh and locally sourced – the perfect way to begin your day before exploring Hobart.

We also love to bake a cake a couple of times a week, and you’ll often find biscuits and other sweet treats from local bakeries, along with fresh fruit. Please help yourself and make yourself at home.

A quick note on using the guest kitchen:

• Please pop any used dishes in the dishwasher, rather than leaving them in the sink.

• Please store any 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 simple meals and snacks.

While we don’t provide a full cooked breakfast, Battery Point and the surrounding area are full of excellent cafés for a hot breakfast or brunch. You’ll find my current favourites here

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

If you’d like a little extra time to relax, late check-out may be available on request, subject to availability:

• Until 12:00pm – complimentary, where available

• Until 1:00pm – 50% of the nightly room rate

• Until 2:00pm – 100% of the nightly room rate

For those with later flights, we recommend booking an additional night for full comfort and access, so you can continue to enjoy your room and the hotel’s guest facilities at your leisure.

Cooling

Each room is designed to stay comfortable in warmer weather with:

• Ceiling fans

• A Dyson heater/cooler

• Windows that open to let in fresh air

On hot days, we recommend:

• Keeping the curtains or blinds closed while you’re out to help keep the room cool

• Opening the windows when you return to enjoy the afternoon sea breeze, which naturally cools the hotel most days

Why no air conditioning?

To preserve Grande Vue’s heritage charm and original architecture, we’ve chosen not to install traditional air conditioning. Modern units can be visually intrusive and often quite noisy, which can take away from the peaceful atmosphere of the house.

Instead, we encourage guests to experience Tasmania’s ever-changing seasons in a more natural way. Open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the birds outside. Let the sea breeze drift through your room

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.

Our hydronic heating keeps the hotel comfortably warm at around 22.5°C from 5:30am–10:30pm, and 18°C overnight for a restful sleep.

Each room has:

• A heating panel, and

• A heated towel rail in the bathroom.

You can adjust the room temperature using the knobs on the heating panels:

• Turn the knob towards the larger numbers to increase the heat (this opens the valve more and lets more hot water through).

• Turn it towards the smaller numbers to reduce the heat.

• Turn it all the way to “0” to switch it off completely.

Please be gentle with the knobs, as they are very costly to replace.

During the warmer months, we switch the central hydronic heating off. For those random cooler summer nights, each room has a Dyson heater/cooler, and there are extra blankets provided in your room wardrobe.

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 furry 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.

View our parking map →

We don’t have a dedicated car park, however there is free street parking available right outside the hotel on Mona Street and Clarke Street.

Many spaces offer all-day free parking, while others have a 2-hour limit from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday (unrestricted at all other times).

Parking permits are guaranteed for guests staying in:

• The Waterloo Room

• The Charles Fox Room

• The Kelly Room

• The Knopwood Room

• The Florence Fox Apartment

All other rooms are subject to permit availability on the day.

When you arrive, you’re welcome to pull into the driveway to unload your luggage before finding a suitable parking space nearby.

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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Yes — we’re very happy to assist with luggage storage.

If you’re arriving early, you’re welcome to drop your bags with us from 8am so you can head out and start exploring while we prepare your room.

On departure, we can also store your luggage until 2:00pm.

As the hotel is unstaffed from mid-afternoon, all luggage collection must take place by 2:00pm.

Please note that luggage storage does not include continued access to guest areas, including the lounge, kitchen, or your room. After check-out, we kindly ask that guests make their way out to enjoy the local area while we prepare for arriving guests