Empire Hotel Queenstown

I stayed at the Empire Hotel in Queenstown for three nights and found it to be a place of contrasts. From the outside, the building is absolutely stunning—especially at night when it's lit up, giving it a grand and inviting presence. The interior carries a strong sense of history, with rustic charm that speaks to a different era. My room was spacious, warm, and very cosy, which made my stay comfortable, and check-in went smoothly without any issues.

It is great that they have gone to the trouble of restoring and operating an old heritage building. Obviously the staircase is the highlight - but a good job throughout. The meals themselves in the historic dining room were very good. Enough to make us order sweets - which were also very good.

Wow! What can I say. A beautifully renovated room and new ensuite. A lovely upstairs verandah perfect to sit with a drink, enjoy the sun on your back and a delightful view. We ordered dinner which was delivered to or room and it was quite honestly the best pub meal we have eaten. (The beef cheeks and lamb shanks).Nothing was a problem for the lovely staff. The breakfast was included and it was at a VERY reasonable price. Would most definitely return!

My stay at the oldest hotel in Tasmania was truly enchanting and fascinating. The hotel's ambiance, steeped in history, left a lasting impression on me. It's a must-see destination in Tasmania due to its rich heritage. The hotel's restaurant offers delicious traditional Australian parmis, making it a culinary highlight of the stay. However, reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity. Overall, despite a few minor drawbacks, my experience at this historic hotel was delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable stay in Tasmania.

Shared bathrooms were excellent. Room facilities were good, but fly screens would have been good, though insects did not seem to be a problem. Air conditioning would have improved comfort upon arrival, though Queenstown cooled down once the sun went down and as such our comfort levels went up. Food was pretty good, wife enjoyed a lovely steak, daughter enjoyed a steak as well, whilst I was not able to finish a scrumptious Fettuccini Carbonara, breakfast was pretty good as well, though proprietors might consider having a short order cook in the morning to prepare a hot breakfast at a reasonable additional charge, might have been an economic consideration, given the larger number of people staying, the night we stayed there, at breakfast the next morning, something to consider, might add to client experience of The Empire Hotel, and possibly to their bottom line ? Kind regards Peter Enright