Best Western Hobart, located in Hobart's city centre has reopened to the public showing off an updated look and newly renovated restaurant. 

The centrally located Hobart property famously known for its sweeping balcony views of Mount Wellington has undergone a refresh of its 141 rooms enticing guests back to discover the best of Hobart and Tasmania. With new room furnishings, carpet, linens, pillows and soft furnishings the hotel is ready to welcome guests to an updated, contemporary hotel. Guest bathrooms have been renovated with a modern design and rain shower heads treating guests to luxurious bathroom amenities for a truly relaxing experience.  

In addition to the guest rooms refresh, the Embers Bar and Grill has been transformed with new carpeting and updated seating and table arrangements for both indoor and outdoor terrace dining. The kitchen has upgraded its functional purpose with brand new appliances, benchtops and design layout to optimise the guest experience and satisfaction. Embers Restaurant is now open 7 days a week with a seasonal farm-to-table menu boasting locally-sourced Tasmania products for modern Australian cuisine. The bar's wine and spirits list highlights Tasmanian suppliers featuring 2022 World Whiskies Award winner, Spirit Thief Distilling Co.  

General Manager of Best Western Hobart, Antonio Wang said, “The entire Best Western Hobart team is excited to welcome guests back to our beautiful hotel again. It comes at the perfect time when Australia's borders are reopening to the world.” 

“We are incredibly proud of our team and what they've achieved over the last few years. We have some wonderful changes to showcase as we welcome travellers back to rediscover our hotel and the Hobart region.” 

Located in Tasmania's capital city centre, Best Western Hobart provides easy access to many of Hobart's major attractions including Battery Point, Salamanca Markets, the Hobart waterfront and the Sunday Farm Gate Market, a bustling farmers' market showcasing Tasmanian produce. It is a 15-minute drive to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the largest privately funded museum in Australia. The 141-room hotel has its own onsite features, including Embers Bar and Grill, an updated 24-hour gym, dry cleaning services, free high-speed Wi-Fi in public areas and all guest rooms, a 24-hour business centre, WFH (work from hotel) meeting spaces, conference facilities and on-site parking.  

BWH Hotel Group's other Tasmania hotels include Best Western Plus Launceston, located in Launceston's city centre. Hosting Miss Teen Australia 2022 in September, Best Western Plus Launceston is a 15-minute drive from Launceston Airport and a short walk from the main shopping, retail and dining precinct. The hotel offers 116 comfortable guest rooms and a contemporary onsite restaurant specialising in locally sourced Tasmanian produce and wine. The property boasts the iconic Tram Bar, which features a historic 1911 Launceston Tram. Guests can dine in the restaurant or the bar and the Best Western Plus Launceston has a 24-hour room service menu. 

Best Western's Double Points Promotion is currently running offering Best Western loyalty members the ability to earn Double Rewards Points when booking at any Best Western property through 8th May.  

Register for free to become a Best Western Rewards Member: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/hotels/destinations/worldwide-hotels/Oceania/bwr-oceania.html  

Book a room at Best Western Hobart: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-hobart/best-western-hobart/propertyCode.97434.html  

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Best Western Hobart  

156 Bathurst Street 
Hobart, 7000 
Australia 

Media Contact: 

Francesca Baldi 

Marketing Communications Manager | BWH Hotel Group Australasia  

Francesca.Baldi@BWHHotelGroup.com  

+61 432 571 695 

About BWH Hotel Group: 

BWH Hotel Group is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel brands, including WorldHotels™ Collection, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group®. BWH Hotel Group serves as the umbrella organisation bringing a full suite of options to travellers and developers, while also protecting the unique identity of each brand. With 17 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. The global network boasts approximately 4,000 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*.  

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