New Launceston boutique hotel looks to make a real change
A small hotel in Launceston opening in July is looking at ways to help guests give back to the community.
The 18-room Change Overnight hotel is the brainchild of founders Sam Haberle and Tara Howell, of S. Group and Blue Derby Pods Ride.
"The idea is we're a hotel, but the hotel gives back," Haberle told The Examiner.
Every night a guest stays at the hotel allows them to give back to one of eight projects at organisations including Tasmanian Land Conservancy, Beyond Blue, Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission, and an orphanage in Banbasa, India.
"Every little touch point comes back to that theme - our shampoos and conditioners are all Thank You products. Our books all have a global focus," Howell said.
"We also have local elements in the 'pay as you feel' mini bar with gorgeous Tasmanian produce.”
The hotel offers a studio apartment, one- or two-bedroom apartments or a three-bedroom penthouse. Guests can also choose their own check-in time, state whether they would like to reuse their towels, and which community cause they would like to give back to during their stay.
"We want to take people physically through change, but also without knowing it, having a change themselves and a change from this world by staying with us," Howell said.
Change Overnight is taking bookings from next week with plans to open for guests by July 1.
8th April 2019
