About Hotel The Waratah
Known for live entertainment and budget accommodation, Hotel The Waratah hotel is a short walk from the Central Business District and a five-minute drive from the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery.
Rooms include Wi-Fi along with breakfast and have their own en suite. Some accommodation sleeps up to five guests in separate single beds.
There is plenty of parking onsite, and functions can be held in one of the hotel's indoor or outdoor venues.
The sports bar is the place to be to catch a game or play some pool, or try out the restaurant, which serves everything from burgers and sandwiches to more elaborate main dishes. The 24-hour bottle shop sells a selection of hard to find cider, wine and craft beer, and if its been a long night, Cultura Espresso Bar & Restaurant is just down the street.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Salamanca Market can be reached in under ten minutes.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great bar and restaurant.
Guests said that the bar had a good vibe, along with a nice atmosphere and food that didn't disappoint. Service was always prompt and food was served hot and freshly prepared, with guests saying that you probably can't go wrong with a meal at either the restaurant or bar.
positive:
Friendly customer service.
Guests spoke highly of staff, and said that they went the extra mile to ensure a pleasant stay. Not only were they warm and welcoming, but they were approachable when it came to problems that needed fixing.
positive:
Walking distance to the city centre.
Shops and restaurants were easy to reach from this hotel, and guests appreciated that they could leave the car behind to explore the area. There was also ample off-street parking, which made it even easier for guests to stretch their legs and walk where they needed to go.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Outdated accommodation.
Rooms and common areas were described as old by several guests who felt that a makeover was long overdue. Maintenance issues were also frustrating for guests, with many saying that broken items either took a long time to repair or simply weren't fixed during their stay.
negative:
Ear plugs might be your best friend.
Noise from the downstairs bar could be a problem, and guests warned that thin walls did little to muffle sounds coming from neighbours. If you plan on sleeping early, you might want to find a quieter place to stay.
negative:
A few things missing.
Guests would have liked to see a few more in-room amenities. Although some guests said that you get what you pay for, budget accommodation meant that there was no air-conditioning in sight, thin towels, and no possibility of making a cup of coffee or tea.