Question 1

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

Our Rooms are available for check in from 2 pm. 
If you are arriving earlier than this you are welcome to store your bags whilst you wait.
Always be sure to advise us of an ETA so that we can reach out if you're arriving outside of our reception hours 💜

Question 2

How can i check in after hours?

Accepted Answer

Our reception closes at 7 or 8 pm most days of the week but we can easily set up an out of hours check-in for you if you are arriving later.
Always be sure to advise us of an ETA so that we can reach out if you're arriving outside of our reception hours.

Question 3

Can i check in early?

Accepted Answer

There is potential for an early check-in if we've had a vacancy the night prior to your stay. 
Our check-out time is 10 am and the rooms take a bit of time to be cleaned after each stay so an earlier check-in can never be guaranteed but its always worth asking if it's something you'd like us to look into for you.

Question 4

Do you have luggage storage?

Accepted Answer

We have a luggage room that our guests are able to use when awaiting check-in or after check-out (requires same day collection).
If you are staying with us and leaving for a few days (for a hike or some such thing) and would like to store some luggage for a longer period you can do so if you have a return booking. 
Please note that although we do our very best to monitor our storage spaces we hold no responsibility for any luggage left on site and you do so at your own risk.

Question 5

Do you have hairdryers?

Accepted Answer

We have a few hairdryers kept at the reception desk for our guests to use during their stay, all you need to do is ask ☺️

Question 6

Do you have laundry facilities?

Accepted Answer

We have a guest washer and dryer that can be used by guests during their stay for $7 (includes wash + dry).
It is only accessible during reception hours and you'll need to see us for access.

Question 7

Do the rooms have towels?

Accepted Answer

All of our rooms are equipped with 2 x bath towels.

Question 8

Do you have any food/drink recommendations for Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Oh my gosh so many!! See below....

FOOD/COFFE/BAR RECCOMMENDATIONS

BREAKFAST / LUNCHES
·      Criterion St Café
·      Machine Laundry Café
·      Straight Up (vego)
·      Little Lotus (vego/Vegan)
·      The Stagg (coffee & toasites)
·      Imago 
*A little bit more of a mission but worthwhile…:
·     Room for a Pony
·      Born in Brunswick
·      Raincheck Lounge
·      Ginger Brown Café
·      Bear with me
·      Lansdowne cafe
 
BEST COFFEE
·      Alabama Hotel (hehe)
·      The Stagg
·      Yellow Bernard
·      Villino
·      Ecru
·      Imago
 
DINNER

Pub Grub:
·      The Winston
·      The Whaler
·      The New Sydney 
·      Boodle Beasley
·      Preachers
·      Fox Friday (Brew pub)
·      Shambles (Brew pub)
·      Deep South Brewery (Brew pub)

Good food + Great vibes:
·      La Sardina Loca (small plates, nice drinks),
·      Frank (Argentine grill with local ingredients)
·      Bar Wa Izakaya (amazing Japanese)
·      The Hanging Garden
·      Urban Greek (amazing greek - banquet is best)
·      Grinners Dive bar (Mexican)
·     Ogee (wine, pasta and local fresh yum yums)
·      Dier Makr (a little bit fancy)
·      Sonny (wine and nibbles)
·      Templo (super hard to get into – insane food)
·      Fico (treat yourself Italian)
·      Room for a Pony

Cheap and cheery:
·      Kosaten (Japanese)
·     Taste of Malaysia
·     Sawak (Malaysian)
·     Hometown secret
·     Twisted sister (Thai)
·     Bite me (Asian fusion)
·      Maharajas (Delish curry)
·      Sapa Rose (Vietnamese)

BARS
·      Sonny
·      Rude Boy
·      La Sardina
·      The Hanging Garden
·      Grinners
·      Lucinda
·      Willing Bros
·      Boodle Beasley
·      Preachers
·      Gold Bar
·      Glasshouse
·      The Story bar
·      Frogmore creek (Mac01)

Question 9

Do the rooms have fridges?

Accepted Answer

All of our rooms are equipped with their own little bar fridge.

Question 10

How can i get to you from the airport?

Accepted Answer

The Alabama is located at Level 1, 72 Liverpool St, Hobart, right in the centre of the CBD.
A taxi from the airport will cost around $50-$60, Ubers are usually $30-$40. Alternatively, there’s a shuttle service called Skybus. You can book Skybus online, or buy your ticket at the airport when you arrive. The bus runs every 30mins and the trip costs $22 per person. The nearest drop off point to the Alabama is Stop.5 - The RACV Apartment Hotel (approximately a 5 min walk).

Question 11

Where can i park when staying with you?

Accepted Answer

PARKING GUIDE HOBART

Closest to the Alabama:
ALL DAY: Argyle Car Park: $2 p/h, max. $23 per day. (Open 7am-10pm)

Cheap and free options:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
ALL DAY: 9-23 Watchorn St: $15 all day. Limited Spaces. 6 mins walk from The
Alabama.
AFTER 3PM:
UTAS Apartments Car Park on Melville St is $2.20 p/h during the day (max. 3 hours at
a time from 8:30am-6pm) and Free from 6pm-8:30am.
**no car access 8pm-7am**
FREE street parking on most parking meters from 6pm-8:30am (check the signs)
ALL DAY FREE Street parking on Forest Road, once you go up past No. 62. (15-20min
walk or $8-10 Uber to the Alabama)

Saturdays:
Free street parking up Liverpool St, once you cross Barrack St.
UTAS Apartments Car Park on Melville St is $2.20 per hour during the day (max. 3
hours at time during the day) and free after 4pm.

Sundays:
Free parking in UTAS Apartments Car Park on Melville St **no car access 8pm-7am**
Free street parking on Liverpool St, once you cross Harrington St.

Public Holidays:
FREE Parking on meters in the City
FREE Parking in the UTAS Apartments Car Park 
**no car access 8pm-7am**

Question 12

Can children stay at the hotel?

Accepted Answer

Children under the age of 18 are more than welcome to stay but must be accommodated by an adult when doing so as we are licenced premises.
Unfortunately we do not have any family rooms and each room hosts a maximum of 2 guests at a time so this will need to be considered when booking.
It's also worth the reminder that the hotel does not have rooms with ensuites, all bathrooms are shared which is sometimes not suited to young families.
Travelling with a baby? We have two rooms in the hotel that can be suitable for babies as they have more space and a little more sound proofing. Please contact us first if you are bringing a bubba and we can talk you through your best options ☺️

Question 13

Tell us more about your hotel bar!

Accepted Answer

The Alabama’s small bar, lounge area and gorgeous plant filled balcony is available for the general public and guest use between 10 am - 7/8pm on weekdays , 9 am - 8pm on Saturdays and 10 am - 4 pm on Sundays.
We have excellent coffee and teas available for purchase, as well as a wide selection of local and imported beer, wines ,spirits an cocktails.
Our Happy hour runs from 4 -6pm  six days a week.
Our bar is the perfect place for a drink before heading out for a meal at one of the many excellent Hobart eateries nearby. Ask our friendly staff for advice!

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