Absolute luxury ... Hobart’s new hotel suite worth $5000 a night

A NEW luxury hotel near Hobart’s waterfront – where a presidential suite will cost $5000 a night – has started taking bookings as Tasmania heads into what the tourism industry hopes is a busy summer.

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Parliament Square, will open its doors in December, but potential guests can book now to secure a room.

Luxury Collection Hotels are part of Marriott International and prices start about $400 a night for a standard room. A presidential Aurora Suite will set you back $5000 a night.

The Tasman offers 152 rooms that include original artworks from local artists, fireplaces and island baths.

“We are overjoyed to be opening bookings for The Tasman and cannot wait to unveil a truly unique hotel that has been years in the making,” general manager Stephen Morahan said.

“We look forward to welcoming our first guests ... whether travelling from near or afar, we want to create a quintessentially Tasmanian experience as much for visitors as for the locals who help make The Tasman the unique destination it is.”

The heritage-listed building was originally built in the 1840s but also contains an 1940s Art Deco building and the new glass-ensconced Pavilion building.

The Tasman’s signature restaurant, Peppina, is led by renowned Tasmanian chef Massimo Mele.

The Tasman will be the first Australian showcase of the Luxury Collection brand.

To book, go to: www.thetasmanhobart.com to make a reservation for stays from January 4.

The Tasman will open extra bookings for dates in December closer to the official opening.