The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Industrial heritage meets living art gallery. Dark, moody sandstone corridors, heavy timber and raw stone sit alongside luxe textiles and translucent glass bathrooms. Sophisticated but not stiff — the IXL Long Bar has live jazz most nights and a genuinely good cocktail list.
The Art & History Tour departs at 4pm most days from reception — free for in-house guests, genuinely worth doing on arrival afternoon
Why It Matters
Genuinely the first hotel in Australia purpose-built around contemporary art, set in heritage-listed buildings dating to 1823 on Hobart's working waterfront. The onsite Landscape Restaurant & Grill earned a Chef Hat from the Australian Good Food Guide in 2022. The art collection rotates, all pieces are for sale, and the building itself is as interesting as the artwork inside it.
Australia's first dedicated art hotel, The Henry Jones opened in 2004 inside a cluster of restored 1820s sandstone warehouses and the former IXL Jam Factory right on Hobart's harbour. The building's bones are very much on show — rough-hewn timber beams, hand-cut stone walls — but the corridors and all 56 rooms are lined with over 400 original works by Tasmanian artists, every piece available for purchase. Rooms were fully refurbished in 2018 and range from cosy standard quarters in the old jam factory complex to a suite that was literally Henry Jones' boardroom, complete with Blackwood panelling and an overflow harbour-view spa.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Corporate Studio
From AUD290 / nightDual-level loft space set above the IXL Atrium. Bright, airy and high-ceilinged — the most modern-feeling of the room types. Good for longer stays or anyone who wants more of a studio layout with original art on the walls.
Deluxe Spa Harbour View Rooms
From AUD550 / nightFront-row harbour views from the room, plus an ultra-deep Kohler elliptical spa bath. The combination of the water outlook and the translucent glass bathroom makes these a strong choice for a treat stay without jumping to suite rates.
Deluxe Spa Rooms
From AUD460 / nightThe centrepiece is the indulgent Kohler elliptical spa bath set inside a translucent glass bathroom. These rooms don't have the harbour outlook of the harbour-view tier, but the bathroom is the show.
Oriental Suites
From AUD680 / nightSet inside the original Henry Jones Ice House, these suites layer Asian design accents against the raw Tasmanian sandstone and timber. Quieter and more serene in character than the harbour-facing rooms.
Peacock Terrace
From AUD980 / nightThe oldest standing building on Old Wharf, dating to 1823 — this was originally the home of jam factory founders Margaret and George Peacock. Split-level layout with two separate bedrooms, making it work for families or small groups as well as couples. History is thick in the walls here.
Standard Harbour View Rooms
From AUD470 / nightWide harbour and city views through timber-framed windows. Each room is shaped differently by the original 1820s building structure — no two are quite alike. Good value for the waterfront outlook at this price point.
Standard Rooms
From AUD420 / nightSet within the former IXL Jam Factory complex. Original art on the walls, heritage fabric in the structure. These are the most compact option but come with the same character and Tasmanian artwork as the rest of the hotel.
The H. Jones Suite
From AUD880 / nightOnce Henry Jones' actual boardroom. You arrive via a grand staircase into Blackwood-lined walls, and the overflow spa looks straight across the harbour. This is the suite that earns its rate purely on story.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A guided tour of the sister MACq 01 Hotel featuring storytelling about Tasmanian characters. Includes a complimentary glass of sparkling. Runs daily at 4pm, 60 minutes. Free for Henry Jones guests.
The concierge team can arrange a wide range of day trips from the hotel: MONA ferry, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Port Arthur, Pennicott wilderness cruises, seaplane flights, and luxury vineyard transfers via Ageing Barrel Tours.
A guided walk through the hotel's corridors and heritage spaces hosted by the Art Curator or resident storytellers. Covers the 400-piece Tasmanian art collection and the deep history of the IXL site. A glass of wine or beer is included. Departs from reception at 4pm most days.
Uses retro viewfinders to reveal old Hobart Town layered beneath the modern city. Runs daily at 10am, 90 minutes. Departs from MACq 01 Lounge. Free for Henry Jones guests.
A behind-the-scenes walk through The Henry Jones Art Hotel exploring the history of the Hunter Street buildings from their 1820s slum origins through the jam factory era. Runs daily at 12:30pm, 75 minutes. Departs from MACq 01 Lounge.
A dedicated gallery space adjacent to the hotel showcasing a curated collection of Tasmanian contemporary works. Independent of the hotel's in-room collection but part of the wider IXL precinct.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting and conference spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, printing, 24-hour reception, and a dedicated quiet working area in the guest lounge. Conference spaces can accommodate up to 50–80 guests.
Fully equipped on-site gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, free weights, rowing machine, and fit ball. Overlooks the UTAS Arts School. Complimentary towels and water provided.
King-size beds with silk covers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Nespresso machine, mini-fridge/bar, iPod dock, air conditioning, and private bathroom with European stainless steel fittings. Select rooms include free-standing spa baths.
A private space for hotel guests to enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, wine, or quiet time. Features Tasmanian artworks on the walls.
$35 AUD per day for non-suite rooms; complimentary for suite guests. Available 24 hours. Secure covered parking available for vintage or specialty vehicles on request.
Same-day dry cleaning service plus self-service laundry facilities onsite.
Full concierge team to arrange tours, restaurant reservations, airport transfers, and personalised recommendations.
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