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Fountainside Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Cairns, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Comfy stay & no faults.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

We stayed here for the 1st 2nites & last nite of our week long Tassie road trip. Was greeted both times by wonderful reception staff named Megan & Alisha, they were both full of friendly info.The room was comfy with no faults. U can walk down to many nice bars, cafes etc. This hotel is clean & we would recommend it & we stayed on the 7th floor. Enjoyed port Arthur & Salamanca cafes & bars.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

this hotel was a great place to stay. close to the hospital and the city, it was very clean and comfortable the staff were very friendly and very helpful. the breakfast was excellent and the meals in the dining room were the best i have had in a long time.th mini bar was reasonably priced.i would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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london
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Are we talking about the same place?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

From the other reviews, we thought we were in for a treat with this hotel. Well, if you like resting in the middle of the intersection of a highway and roundabout, perhaps Fountainside is for you. The only view is of roaring traffic. What a sterile, noisy environment. The overworked staff found us an alternative place to stay after a couple of hours delay. The venue is clean but a long walk from most of tourist interest. Avoid this one!

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Plattsburgh, New York
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Nice, not luxurious”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

Stayed there in November for the Tasmania leg of our trip. Nice, unpretentious, 20 min walk from downtown, mostly industrial views from windows, chemical smell in the room, truly excellent breakfast and very nice inexpensive mini bar. Parking hard to find in late afternoons. A couple of very decent dinners in the restaurant when we were too tired to walk back out to town - the lamb was awesome and I don't often do lamb. Good value for the money but really not luxurious. Internet connection very cheap but not reliable. Not easy to find. Got lost three times when trying to get back.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Value for money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

Room was a good size, beautifully made up and clean. Great spot easy walk to docks and city centre. Lots of restaurants around for meals. Free parking. Free internet. Breakfast was about $11.00 per head with all the usual choices hot and cold. Staff were friendly and helpful when requested.

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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4 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Also Known As:
Fountainside Hotel Hobart
Fountainside Hotel Hobart, Tasmania
Address: 40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia (Formerly Best Western)
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Region: Australia > Tasmania > Hobart
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Family Hotels in Hobart
#2 Luxury Hotels in Hobart
#2 Business Hotels in Hobart
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The ideal address in Hobart for both business and leisure. Walk to the CBD, Historic Waterfront and Salamanca and it's an easy drive to all main attractions in Southern Tasmania. Quiet 4 star rooms with luxurious beds, and air-conditioning for a great nights sleep. Broadband internet, Austar, offstreet parking, breakfast and dinner prices available for guests. ... more   less 
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