Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments - Leisure Inn

147 Paterson Road

Launceston, TS AU

Rating: IS 3.5.

Close to the stunning Cataract Gorge and on the banks of the Tamar river, the Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments is an ideal place from which to explore northern Tasmania. Originally built as a corn mill in 1840, the hotel was moved 54 kilometers to Launceston and was rebuilt as a hotel over 130 years later - stone by stone. Penny Royal's hotel suites have recently been given a fresh breath of life and are well appointed, extremely comfortable and modern - while still retaining a unique heritage atmosphere. Hotel suites offer guests super comfortable beds and bedding, colour TV, individual room heating, direct dial telephones, hairdryer, iron, tea/coffee making facilities and fridge. Penny Royal's self-catering apartments are a great option for families, groups or those who wish to be more self-sufficient. Apartments are available have full kitchen facilities, lounge room area and are very spacious. Refurbishments will commence on Penny Royal's apartments in 2007. There is plenty of off-street parking for guests - available at no extra charge. Smoking is not permitted in hotel rooms or apartments. Breakfast is served onsite at the Owls Nest Restaurant. Behind the wheel of Penny Royal's corn mill lies Gourlay's Famous Sweets. A visit to Launceston is not complete without indulging in some of Gourlay's delicious hand made chocolates and lollies. Located close by to the hotel, guests will enjoy the beautiful Tamar River, Cataract Gorge, Launceston city centre, Old Seaport Restaurants, Boag's Brewery and many other attractions in Launceston and the Tamar precinct. Shrouded in history, Penny Royal is a beautiful place to stay - where visiting for business or pleasure.

Room Information

Single and Queen

Single and Queen Fully renovated hotel rooms with old world charm and modern day conveniences. Includes electric blankets, heating, color television, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator, direct dial telephone, high speed internet access and separate bathroom with shower (some with bath and shower).

Queen

Queen Fully renovated hotel rooms with old world charm and modern day conveniences. Includes electric blankets, heating, color television, tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator, direct dial telephone, high speed internet access and separate bathroom with shower (some with bath and shower).

Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment Self contained apartment ideal for families and groups with full kitchen facilities, direct dial telephone, heating, electric blankets, color TV, high speed internet and weekly servicing (daily service additional fee). Bedding configuration is double and 2 single beds - maximum occupancy 4 guests.

Directions

Launceston Airport: N

Instructions from the Major Airport to the Hotel: Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments is approximately 15 kilometers and 12 minutes from Launceston Airport. From Launceston Airport, turn right at Evandale Road, then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Midland Highway. Continue along Bathurst Street then turn left at Frankland St. From here, turn right into Margaret St then at the roundabout take the second exit onto Margaret St. Paterson St will then be on your left.

Restaurants

Owls Nest Restaurant

Onsite Restaurant Owls Nest Restaurant Owls Nest Restaurant is a onsite restaurant. Its hours of operation for breakfast from monday to friday are 0700 hrs to 0900 hrs and on saturday and sunday are 0730 hrs to 0930 hrs. Type of food served is breakfast - continental and fully cooked. Room service breakfast is for Motel only.

Area Attractions

The Albert Hall Convention Center

Convention Center The Albert Hall Convention Center The Albert Hall Convention Center is located 1 miles northeast from the hotel.

Launceston General Hospital

Hospital Launceston General Hospital Launceston General Hospital is located 1.06 miles southeast from the hotel.

University of Tasmania (Launceston campus)

University And/Or College University of Tasmania (Launceston campus) University of Tasmania (Launceston campus) is located 3.62 miles north from the hotel.