The Rox Hobart
Highlights
- Explore vibrant cafes and restaurants in MidTown, immersing yourself in Hobart's rich culinary scene.
- Relax in architecturally designed apartments, combining heritage charm with modern comforts for a unique stay.
- Enjoy the exclusive private deck of the Penthouse, offering stunning views over Hobart's lively streets.
- Unwind in luxurious settings, perfect for couples seeking a secluded escape in the heart of the city.
The Rox is located in the centre of Midtown, Hobart’s most storied neighborhood. The community is home to vibrant cafes and restaurants, hidden late-night haunts, art galleries and eclectic shops.
Sensitively combining new and old architecture, The Rox Hobart consists of four stunning apartments, two apartments feature in the heritage-listed 1880 building, and two in the adjacent new iconic building.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Available experiences
The Alexander Apartment
A restored and repurposed heritage space – originally an 1880 schoolhouse, Scotch College, the Alexander Apartment has been architecturally redesigned into a spacious, comfortable living/dining area with a fully equipped dream kitchen, plus a laundry, powder room on the ground floor (but up a short flight of stairs from the entrance) with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the mezzanine floor. Interior designer, Tess Newman-Morris, artfully melding the old with the new has curated a space that is as reverent as it is luxurious. Arched windows, lofty ceilings, raw brick walls , old timber – this abode is a textural, sensory experience that goes beyond providing just a bed for the night.
The Elizabeth Apartment
A restored and repurposed heritage space – originally an 1880 schoolhouse, Scotch College, the Elizabeth Apartment has been architecturally redesigned into a spacious, comfortable living/dining area with a fully equipped dream kitchen, plus a laundry, powder room on the ground floor (but up a short flight of stairs from the entrance) with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the mezzanine floor.
Interior designer, Tess Newman-Morris, artfully melding the old with the new has curated a space that is as reverent as it is luxurious. Arched windows, lofty ceilings, raw brick walls, old timber – this abode is a textural, sensory experience that goes beyond providing just a bed for the night.
The Penthouse
Overlooking the vibrant streets of MidTown, Hobart’s most storied neighborhood, this spacious, bright and impeccably styled self-contained penthouse is the perfect base to discover the city, and beyond.
With its own exclusive private deck way above the streetscapes of Hobart, it offers the ultimate in seclusion – stunning whatever the weather.
With two bedrooms and a separate TV/den – 2 bathrooms, a butlers pantry , fully equipped kitchen and an elegant living/dining room, it offers an exclusive residence unrivalled in Hobart.
The Rox Apartment 16
On the second floor of the new, architecturally designed development, this luxurious apartment lets you feel secluded from the outside world and completely immersed within it
A one bedroom (plus study/den) apartment with its own balcony at the side is a compact space ideal for a couple who want luxury and privacy at a smaller scale
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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