Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
by the TopOfHotel team
A 4-star waterfront tower whose heated floor-10 indoor pool turns a chilly Hobart evening into the best part of the day, with river and Mount Wellington views from the upper rooms.
A 4-star waterfront tower whose heated floor-10 indoor pool turns a chilly Hobart evening into the best part of the day, with river and Mount Wellington views from the upper rooms.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is a high-rise tower on Davey Street, right beside the Sullivans Cove waterfront and across from Victoria Dock. There are roughly 244 rooms, and on the higher floors you pull back the curtains to the Derwent River; some rooms frame the kunanyi / Mount Wellington skyline behind it. That view from up high gives the rooms an instant lift. Every room has air-con, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee gear, so it's an easy, fully-equipped base.
Food and amenities
The best bit is the heated indoor pool on floor 10. In a city as cool as Hobart, sinking into warm water while looking out over the skyline is genuinely relaxing, and there's a gym and a sauna to carry on with. On the food side, Tasman Restaurant runs breakfast, lunch and dinner built around local Tasmanian produce, with a bar and afternoon tea alongside. There's also room service and a conference centre, so it covers work trips as well as holidays.
Location and getting there
The location sits right next to the waterfront. From the hotel it's about a 4-minute walk to Constitution Dock and roughly 9 minutes to Salamanca Place, so the fish punts, the dock and the Saturday market are all an easy stroll. Hobart Airport is about 17-18 km out, and kunanyi / Mount Wellington sits roughly 20-21 km away if you want to drive up for the lookout. Real guests rate it around 9.3.
Things to know before booking
It's a large hotel of roughly 244 rooms, so the lobby can get busy at peak times. On-site parking comes at an extra charge rather than being free, which is worth budgeting for if you're driving. And the rooms with the best views sit on the upper floors and cost more than a standard room — so if the river or mountain outlook matters to you, book the higher category early rather than hoping for a free upgrade.
Our take
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is the best fit for families and business travellers who want a fully-loaded hotel with a good view at a sensible price. If a heated indoor pool and a waterfront-side address are high on your list, this is the one that lands it — from around $121 a night, it's the practical all-rounder of the Hobart line-up.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star tower on Davey Street, right next to the Sullivans Cove waterfront and across from Victoria Dock.
- Many of the upper-floor rooms look out over the Derwent River or the kunanyi / Mount Wellington skyline.
- The standout is a heated indoor pool on floor 10 with city views, backed by a gym and a sauna.
- Tasman Restaurant leans on local Tasmanian produce and runs breakfast through dinner, plus a bar and afternoon tea.
- Right by the waterfront — about a 4-minute walk to Constitution Dock and 9 minutes to Salamanca Place.
- It's a large hotel of roughly 244 rooms, so the lobby gets busy at peak times.
- On-site parking comes at an extra charge.
- The best-view rooms sit on the upper floors and cost more than a standard room.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a high floor on the river or Mount Wellington side for the best window view.
- Head up to the floor-10 pool for an evening swim over the city skyline.
- Walk along Victoria Dock into the waterfront district to find somewhere to eat.