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"The Henry Jones Art Hotel is the ideal base for your Hobart adventure. Located on the city’s picturesque waterfront, it’s a perfect blend of history and contemporary style. "
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Find out more"Decked out in what has to be one of the cosiest rustic fit-outs in all of Hobart – with its heritage stone walls and timber beams – Henry Jones Art Hotel whips you into a warm embrace as you step into the reimagined heritage warehouses on the city’s waterfront."
Find out more"Enjoy everything about winter in Tassie with a new package at the Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart."
Find out moreContained within what was the original IXL Jams factory, Australia’s first dedicated art hotel marries Hobart’s modern sophistication with its gritty colonial history for a fantastic weekend escape.
Find out more"We are a living gallery," says Henry Jones Art Hotel art curator Tina Zucco, adding that the hotel displays more than 400 artworks throughout its corridors, public spaces and rooms.
Find out moreA hotel in a former jam factory cleverly combines four of our favourite pastimes: art, food, sleep and travel. And now the Henry Jones Art Hotel, situated on Hobart's often sparkling, sometimes moody waterfront, has launched 20 Years of Glover, a celebration of the country's richest landscape prize.
Find out moreA hotel steeped in history, The Henry Jones Art Hotel delivers equal parts nostalgia and luxury. Each of the 56 rooms elegantly combines modern touches with beautiful heritage features, from the 19th-century sandstone and original windows to the contemporary art-adorned walls. To upgrade your experience, stay in one of their four spacious suites. The best feature? The overflowing infinity spa.
Find out moreHenry Jones has taken a more of art-centric approach – Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, and a celebration of the creative culture of its location. The rich heritage of the hotel and Henry Jones himself was explained to me by Tina Zucco – the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s passionate and astonishingly informed art curator, who took me on a tour of the hotel on the evening I arrived.
Find out moreEach of the 56 rooms and suites has a different feel but given the heritage of the building - and the way it has been lovingly preserved – you can expect lots of sandstone and timber. The one-bedroom Henry Jones Suite, which overlooks the harbour, was once IXL’s boardroom and nods to the past (blackwood-lined walls and ceiling) and the present (deep spa bath). The two-bedroom – and two-level – Peacock Terrace was built in 1823 and features a sitting room.
Find out moreThe clue’s in the name. This stunning boutique stay has art at its heart and there’s barely a wall that isn’t adorned. There are over 500 works of art sprinkled throughout the stay (some of which are for sale) and the best way to experience them is by taking a tour with one of the hotel’s knowledgeable staff members. Glass of wine in hand, you’ll learn all about the hotel’s extensive collection, as well as history of the building and Henry Jones himself.
Find out moreThe John Glover Art Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious landscape painting awards, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and for the first time each winning artwork plus the 2023 winner will be exhibited under one roof. Namely, The Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart from April 3 to June 4.
Find out moreSteeped in Hobart’s history, the Henry Jones Art Hotel is housed within the original IXL Jam Factory and a row of renovated 1820s waterfront warehouses. The hotel’s Art Curator says the creation of the hotel within the 200-year-old buildings was so meticulously carried out that only four of the original wooden beams had to be replaced. “When it’s very hot, guests often report a ‘sweet’ scent in their rooms. It’s jam that became soaked into the original walls during the days of the factory”. This luxury hotel also functions as a de facto ‘art gallery’ displaying works for sale by local artists. Ideal for lovers of both history and art. thehenryjones.com
Find out moreAs a mini-recap, the Henry Jones Art Hotel started its life as a factory, where the Peacock family built up their jam empire – meaning the now-hotel rooms were once home to giant vats of bubbling preserves, making jars and jars of blueberry, strawberry and raspberry jams. Once I learnt this fact I immediately realised what the smell was I was trying to identify in my room – it was a gentle waft of jam! And if you look closely at the old wooden beams across the hotel you can even see dribbles of petrified raspberry goo.
Find out moreHauled up in the Peacock Terrace suite, this artfilled treasure chest feels like an ideal base. It’s also symbolic of Hobart as a whole. Once the roaring industrial home of Sir Henry Jones’ IXL Jam empire, it shut down in 1979 and now the precinct roars again with restaurants and bars; thehenryjones.com.
Find out moreIn Stay of the Week, we explore some of the world's best and most unique accommodations — giving you a little inspiration for your next escape. In this instalment, we go to The Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania, where you'll encounter hundreds of artworks adorning the walls, views of the harbour and boutique interiors with exposed timber beams and walls of hand-cut stone that nod to the building's former life as a waterfront jam factory.
Find out moreThe 50 best restaurants in Australia have been revealed and Landscape Restaurant and Grill has been recognised as the only Tasmanian restaurant on the list.
Find out moreSuwel has twice been artist in residence at Hobart's waterfront Henry Jones Art Hotel and also has his work exhibited at the hotel. They take the concept seriously, setting the artist up in the foyer where they can work away, interacting with guests and visitors. As well as effectively being a working gallery - the lobby, hallways and walls are adorned with art from a rotating selection of more than 400 works at any one time - the hotel is home to various arts programs and gives a platform to local artists. That includes the Henry Jones Art Prize and finalists' exhibition, the Artist in Residence program, rotating exhibitions year-round and tours of the hotel's permanent collection. Among it are works from the famed John Glover collection in the hotel's Landscape Restaurant & Grill.
Find out moreThe commitment to keeping things simple and letting the produce sing tracks all the way through to restaurant kitchens like Peacock and Jones. “When the produce is so high quality, you don’t need to hide behind it,” Milbourne explains. “You set aside your ego and do less to it.”
Find out moreSometimes art can be intimidating, but the Henry Jones Art Hotel isn’t, nor does it pretend to be. A microcosm of all the good things Hobart is synonymous with: art, food, wine, even IXL jam, the hotel prides itself on the rich history of the previously abandoned factory building it now occupies, turning the working class roots of Hobart’s wharfs into a beating cultural precinct. Out from the perpetual chill of the city’s foreshore and into the hotel’s quaint entrance, you enter a warm and hospitable atmosphere—fostered both by the excellently attentive staff and colourful hanging art, which is the beating heart of the hotel’s story.
Find out moreIf I were checking in here a century or so ago, it might be for an appointment with Henry Jones himself, the man who transformed a slum on the Hobart waterfront into a buzzing enterprise. It was, quite literally, money-for-jam for Henry as his IXL Jams empire spread across five continents (he also dabbled in fruit, timber, shipping and mining).
Find out moreArt and history lovers should look no further than The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Stay within this commercial art gallery for a sophisticated and deeply engaging experience, on Hobart's waterfront.
Find out more“In a state like Tasmania, produce and producers are king,” he says. “Small producers using the best agriculture practices are the key groups supplying the good restaurants and cages and that produce is being delivered daily – often by the producers themselves. The only way you are going to get access to this amazingly cared for produce is by visiting one of these insanely good Hobart eateries like Peacock and Jones.”
Find out moreFurther, their emphasis on absolute locality shows off these local ingredients at peak freshness – with Dean’s mushrooms, Anna’s truffles and Tom’s oysters all featuring on the menu, celebrating the fruits of Tasmania’s abundance, whilst eliminating food miles as much as is practical. It all adds up to something delicious, expressing provenance as purely as possible, in such a way as to put the Apple Isle right on the tip of your tongue, and right at the top of every foodie’s bucket list.
Find out moreDiscover some of Tassie's best art, historical tales and food before you've even stepped outside.
Find out moreOn the walls of the suite, pieces of the hotel’s modern art collection. And in the morning, framed by those windows, a sublime vision of the waking harbour worthy of Glover himself: still water, artfully placed fishing boats, the sky a watercolour wash of soft blue, low clouds picked out in pink and gold.
Find out moreAcross the world, there are few hotels as story-filled, art-lined and history-rich as The Henry Jones Art Hotel – wedged among Hobart’s waterfront Hunter Street strip.
Find out morePeacock and Jones do things a little differently. They barely source produce outside of Tasmania, except for German Head Chef Julian Volkmer. They are also taking a novel approach to, and I quote Milbourne, “eating the problem”, when it comes to dealing with an over-abundance of certain resources.
Find out moreWhether you’re an art person, a food person, a jam person or just a person, Henry Jones is an indulgent spot – right up there as not just one of Tassie’s finest, but one of Australia’s.
Find out moreFrom the moment you enter Hobart's Henry Jones Art Hotel, the lobby feels like a cosy boutique hotel, but with one notable difference – the art. Two ceiling-high Lindsay Broughton artworks of a jam pot and woven basket implore your gaze as you make your way towards the reception desk.
Find out moreFrom fine diner to casual charmer, work you’re way through this list of restaurants, bars, and cafes and we guarantee you’ll be singing praises for Hobart’s culinary scene – a chorus regularly echoed at the Boss Hunting office.
Find out moreFor a bar with more of a heritage vibe, you can’t go past IXL Long Bar, The Henry Jones Hotel’s in-house drinking haven. Stocked with prizewinning spirits and liqueurs, live jazz (naturally), craft beers, ciders and fine wine—this place is a winner if you want to pull-up and conquer a couple of tastings.
Find out moreHistory and art have always stolen the show at this waterfront hotel. Now, food is stepping into the spotlight. Every moment of the daily history tour that's offered free to guests at The Henry Jones Art Hotel - Which was once the IXL jam factory - is eye-opening.
Find out moreEvery moment of the daily history tour that’s offered free to guests at The Henry Jones Art Hotel – which was once the IXL jam factory – is eye-opening.
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Find out moreAt the lovely Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart this week the service was first rate. And, the food at the Landscape Restaurant there was exemplary.
Find out moreA stylish mix of old and modern at this classy hotel with upmarket prices and a boutique feel.
Find out moreBut the hotel’s freshest jewel – this year’s winner of the prestigious GloverArt Prize – now has pride of place in the elegant, softly lit LandscapeRestaurant & Grill. This is a place so comfortable and attentive to detailthat favoured regulars keep their personal steak knives in a special cabinetin the reception area.
Find out moreNestled inside The Henry Jones Art Hotel – a converted former jam factory on Hobart’s docks – this historic bar hosts live jazz and serves up a range of excellent cocktails.
Find out moreAt Peacock & Jones on Hobart’s waterfront, sit by the eye-catching suspended fireplace while perusing a menu of dishes such as French onion soufflé packed with local gruyère or an indulgent bombe Alaska given extra zing with yuzu and foraged lemon verbena.
Find out moreWith its world-class arts, food and wine scene, Hobart is the beating cultural heart of Tasmania. So, if you're looking for somewhere to fuel up before a big day or unwind after a day of exploring, here are 14 great restaurants and cafes you need to visit when you touch down in Hobart.
Find out moreThis was Australia’s first-ever dedicated art hotel, exhibiting works from local artists. Set beside the capital’s waterfront, The Henry Jones comprises a series of industrial warehouses that once served as the IXL jam factory
Find out moreEnjoy a dining extravaganza at Peacock and Jones on Hunter Street and experience the new partnership between culinary curator Ben Milbourne and head chef Ishan Acharya.
Find out moreArt isn’t just MONA’s bit. In a 19th-century warehouse in Hobart is the Henry Jones Art Hotel, a venue that swills old and new together to thrilling effect.
Find out morePlenty of chefs and restaurants talk about local produce these days but in Tasmania it actually means something. Food miles are low, small producers abound and diners are rewarded with meals that really reflect a sense of place.
Find out moreCulinary curator Ben Milbourne and chef Ishan Acharya at Peacock and Jones in Hobart have created a culinary experience that embraces the friendliness of a meal with (very sophisticated) good friends.
Find out moreAn ideal visit for art aficionados, the hotel displays local artists in residence, and offers tours to explore their expansive collection of Tasmanian artwork. There’s something for everyone here.
Find out moreAs the new culinary curator of Peacock and Jones, Milbourne is working closely with head chef Ishan Acharya to match his relationships with local producers with Acharya's technical expertise and experience in the kitchen to create a menu that's full of Tasmanian flavour.
Find out moreArt disguised as a hotel. Hobart’s The Henry Jones Art Hotel is a place that defies being neatly labelled, even though it’s the birthplace of one of the country’s most beloved labels.
Find out moreHundreds of bar professionals mingled on the deck of Pyrmont’s Doltone House last night to recognise the leading names in Australia’s bar scene. The Australian Bar Awards have been described as the “Oscars” of the bar industry and pull together the who’s who of the trade.
Find out moreAustralia's Most Luxurious Accommodation. A hotel steeped in history, The Henry Jones Art Hotel delivers equal parts nostalgia and luxury. Each of the 56 rooms elegantly combines modern touches with beautiful heritage features, from the 19th-century sandstone and original windows to the contemporary art-adorned walls.
Find out moreHobart's Quirkiest Bars. Nestled inside the confines of The Henry Jones Hotel is the IXL Long Bar, offering either a connoisseur’s dream or a traditionalist’s nightmare. Their beer, wine and spirits list respects the island of Tasmania, while still managing to traverse the world’s most intriguing destinations. But what makes this place extra quirky is their dedication to making truly unique cocktails.
Find out more10 Of Hobart’s Best Hotels To Book Now. Ahh, the Apple Isle. A trip down to Tassie is an absolute must for any Perthite looking for a getaway that combines some of the best food, culture and adventure in Australia. And if you’re going to base yourself out of anywhere to see Tasmania’s sights, it’s got to be Hobart.
Find out moreAlmost 15 years after its doors first opened to the world, The Henry Jones Art Hotel is new again. Over the past two years, Australia’s first art hotel has been transformed with an upgrade of all rooms and suites, the development of two iconic restaurants and the creation of a $20,000 Art Prize for Tasmanian emerging artists, just to name a few.
Find out moreHome to outstanding edible offerings and the much adored annual Dark Mofo Festival, Hobart continues to be one of the country’s favourite holiday destinations. Amongst the city’s hotel options is the Henry Jones Art Hotel, which is no doubt soon set to be Hobart’s most popular thanks to a recent revamp.
Find out moreThe inaugural Henry Jones Art Prize has just been launched, with its goal to support and nurture the art community in Tasmania. The prize is open to early-career Tasmanian artists. The winning artist will receive $20,000 and the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at The Henry Jones. All artwork submitted will be available for sale to the general public.
Find out moreAfter 15 years of opening its doors to the world, Australia's first and original art hotel has undergone a makeover, revealing a contemporary twist on the renowned historic location. Shaped within one of Hobart's oldest waterfront warehouses, The Henry Jones Art Hotel has been reinvented with class and edge.
Find out more"…Back in Tasmania, Emine Lewis, Art Liaison of The Henry Jones Art Hotel, walks me through the one-time IXL jam factory, a building that tells its own story. Exposed scorched beams offer a reminder of a fire said to have been started by art students using the then derelict building for workshops and the odd party.…"
Find out more…”It’s a glamorous space, a work of art itself, but the real appeal hangs on the walls. The restaurant is given over to a collection of meticulous landscapes by celebrated colonial painter John Glover. In the hotel proper things get a little funkier, with contemporary works by students from the University of Tasmania’s School of Creative Arts, independent Tasmanian artists and those represented by local galleries”…
Find out more"…Seamlessly blending history and modernity, the Henry Jones Art Hotel is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. This unique space transforms one of Tasmania’s oldest, most iconic waterfront warehouses into modern, boutique accommodation…”
Find out moreThe Henry Jones Art Hotel is a 2019 Travellers' Choice Award Winner in the following categories: No. 18 in Australia’s Top 25 Hotels (the only Tasmanian Hotel to make the list of Australia’s Top 25 Hotels), No. 14 in Australia’s Top 25 Hotels for Romance and No. 16 in Australia’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels.
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Every individually designed room and suite at the Henry Jones possesses its own character, and tells its own chapter of the Henry Jones story.
