theceomagazine.com | 135MACq 01 HOTEL
HOBART, AUSTRALIA
Tasmania has certainly come of age in recent years,
the steady influx of both international and mainland
tourists drawn to its rugged natural beauty, fresh
produce, and yes – MONA. David Walsh’s Museum of
Old and New Art is a breathtaking extravaganza that
should not be missed. It’s a short ferry ride from the
Hobart waterfront that is now home to another
welcome addition to the island state: MACq 01 Hotel.
Modestly described as ‘informal luxury’, the hotel has
been designed with an attention to detail and emphasis
on quality that nevertheless manages to feel casual and
welcoming. The waterfront suites offer views across the
River Derwent, Franklin Wharf and Mount Wellington,
both from the enormous windows and the private deck.
Perched as it is on an ocean pier within a stone’s throw
of the local fishing boats, the on-site restaurant has a
focus on fresh, seasonal produce with an emphasis on
seafood. If you’re not planning a side trip to Bruny
Island (but you really should), then you can sample
their famous oysters here.
Highlight The hotel calls itself a ‘storytelling hotel’.
Each room, as well as the common areas, evokes the
true nature of Tasmania’s cultural heritage. Artefacts
abound, and there’s a team of Storytellers armed with
knowledge and passion to guide you via some oft-
chilling tales through the history of the waterfront.
Tariff Luxury waterfront suite from A$1,200
(US$910) per night.
DON’T MISS
A short walk around the
waterfront gets you to some
must-do daytrips by ferry:
Bruny Island for the
local produce, especially
oysters and cheese.
MONA for an art gallery
experience like none other.
Tasman Island to
experience unspoilt
wilderness: sheer cliffs,
waterfalls, sea birds, sea
lion colonies, dolphins
and whales.