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MACq 01 Hotel
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia · Independent · Core Luxury
MACq 01 opened in 2017 on Hobart's waterfront with 114 rooms — each themed around Tasmanian historical characters, from Truganini to David Walsh, in a storytelling boutique hotel tied to Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art orbit. The hotel's narrative conceit turns every floor into a chapter of Tasmanian history, making it Hobart's most distinctive boutique opening of the MONA era.
- 114 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Hunter Street
- Architect: Circa Architects
- Interiors: Pike Withers
About MACq 01 Hotel
- MICHELIN gave the hotel a One Key rating in 2025.
- The building's design echoes a historic shipping shed that once stood on the site.
History
MACq 01 opened in 2017 on Hobart's waterfront with 114 rooms — each themed around Tasmanian historical characters, from Truganini to David Walsh, in a storytelling boutique hotel tied to Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art orbit.
Restaurants and bars
- Old Wharf — Restaurant · Tasmanian produce, traditional family-style dishes
- Evolve Spirits Bar — Bar
- The Story Bar — Bar
Experiences
- MACq 01 Storytelling Tour — Tours into Tasmania's history; free for hotel guests and $35 for the general public.
- Old Wharf Restaurant — Harbourside restaurant with seasonal menus driven by local produce.
- Educational Program — Primary, secondary and vocational programmes sharing Tasmanian stories; primary sessions cost $6.00 per child.
Amenities
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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