Grand Tasman Hotel

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I would say this hotel does the job, though it's very bare bones. I'm a very low maintenance traveler but the room smelled like rotten fish, the smell was coming from the bathroom. Other reviews stated the carpet is old which I wouldn't care about, but it's also disgusting and deeply stained. I bought slides to wear inside the room because I did not want my feet or socks to touch the floor. The bed was comfortable though the duvet had no duvet cover, just 2 sheets on each side and so the duvet kept slipping out. This wouldn't have been an issue except that the duvet insert was disgusting and stained brown, yellow, with red streaks. I was very cold at night because I didn't want the sheet to slip and have me touch that duvet so I didn't use it. It is a very convenient location and the staff are friendly and helpful. I didn't use the restaurant so I can't speak to that. There is a noise policy stating no noise on balconies after 10pm, yet the bar/night club downstairs plays loud music well into the night (after midnight most nights I stayed and on my last night which was a Friday night the music was still going at 4am). It was very difficult to sleep. Overall I think with some fairly easy updates this hotel can be much improved, and it was affordable and again the staff and location were lovely, but just the hygiene made me queasy.

The bear that came to the room and the number of grocery stores well within walking distance and a bar area downstairs we’re just excellent. Great front desk, people.

Our stay at the Grand Tasman Hotel was good. No issues. Very close to the foreshore.

Amazing old building lovingly cared for, with wonderful staff and an amazing bar and bistro that punches well above its weight. I wish I could have stayed longer