The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Specialties

Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, The Old Woolstore is centrally located, a block from Hobart’s waterfront and directly opposite the Federation Convention Centre. A comprehensive range of meeting, conference and business services is available on-​site, complemented by Stockmans Restaurant and The Baaa Bar.

The Old Woolstore provides a versatile and professional environment in which to conduct an event, from a lavish dinner or cocktail party to a private boardroom meeting or product presentation. A state-​of-​the-​art Theatrette seats 100 delegates, featuring tiered seating with swing pallet. The flexible Merino Room is the perfect dinner venue or conference room for up to 160 and is complemented by three versatile boardrooms. Looking for an outdoor venue? The private Rose Garden is ideal for breakouts, cocktail parties and even wedding ceremonies.

Each of these purpose-​built facilities features a high level of audio visual appointment, all at your fingertips.

History

Established in 1997.

The site was transformed into a 118 room Apartment Hotel. During the redevelopment of the site, many of the original aspects were retained and feature throughout the hotel today, adding to the character of the property and embracing its often colourful history. The exterior of the Roberts & Co. Woolstore, including its prominent saw-​tooth roofline, was preserved along with the façade of Simpson Soap and Candle Manufactory, on which the words ‘J. Kitchen & Son’ can still be seen today. The property is National Trust Listed as part of the Gas Work Classification.

In 2001 the second stage of The Old Woolstore was completed incorporating the original Bridge Inn Hotel and an eight foot high historical brick wall. Restored during the redevelopment, the wall is now a feature of the Hotel’s reception and bar area.