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The Empire Hotel

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2 Orr St, Queenstown, Tasmania 7467, Australia
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3.5
134 reviews
  • Excellent17%
  • Very good36%
  • Average26%
  • Poor13%
  • Terrible8%
Travellers talk about
“magnificent staircase”(5 reviews)
“dining room”(11 reviews)
“bottle shop”(4 reviews)
2 Orr St, Queenstown, Tasmania 7467, Australia See on map
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2 Star Hotel
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Reviewed 2 days ago
Feel in love with the old country style

My stay at the Empire Hotel was awesome! The staff was really friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Furthermore, I really like the old country style of the hotel and the architecture that creates an atmosphere of hundred years before. For sure I will come...More

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Hotel

We have stayed here before & couldn't wait to come back. Unfortunately it's lost a lot of it's charm. The rooms are still comfortable however the staff are not very friendly & the meals are very average and overpriced. Probably our last stay there.More

1  Thank oreillysmith
Response from Zac S, Public Relations Manager at The Empire HotelResponded 1 week ago

Hi Oreillysmith, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very disappointed to read that you experience with us was not up to its usual standard. It comes as a surprise to us, as we are more often praised for...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Very average

Everything was average about this place. Food was average and overpriced, drinks were expensive and I didn’t even get a slice of lemon in my gin and tonic. Male bar staff member was rude. Just didn’t feel very welcome.More

1  Thank SweetDisposition28
Response from Zac S, Public Relations Manager at The Empire HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are disappointed to read that you have not enjoyed the true Empire Hotel experience, which we so often receive praise for from our customers. We do hope to see you back...More

Reviewed 2 May 2018 via mobile
Disgusted with the treatment of staff from publician

Went there for dinner a few nights ago, was disgusted the manager was talking to his staff, with continually swearing and abusing staff member but not able to work the POS, it didn’t end there, them the manager also giving the finger to other patrons...More

4  Thank Dean G
Response from Zac S, Public Relations Manager at The Empire HotelResponded 8 May 2018

Hi Dean, We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and inform of us your experience, this is highly concerning and we will be investigating this with the management team with urgency. We apologise unreservedly for your experience. Could you please...More

Reviewed 16 April 2018 via mobile
Short stay

Got in late 9pm on a Sunday night and staff great and had my room organised Single bed great sleep on a soft mattress .. very good share bathroom across the hallway Standard continental breakfast What more could you ask for Value 10 out of...More

1  Thank gordontraves
Response from Zac S, Public Relations Manager at The Empire HotelResponded 25 April 2018

Hi Gordon, Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to have you back here at The Empire in the future. Cheers, Empire Hotel Management

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"Good value for money"
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"Maybe ask for a renovated room otherwise you might get basic."
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"Didn't see a lift so the staircase may be a problem for people with mobility issues"
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"Ask for room that's not above the kitchen exhaust fan."
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