The launch of Peppers Seaport Hotel in April 2004 filled a vital niche in both the leisure and corporate travel markets. As a stylish, contemporary waterfront hotel, Peppers Seaport delivers an experience of Launceston that's new and vibrant yet at the same time draws on the town's rich heritage. Peppers Seaport Hotel has derived its character from this buzzing waterfront location. The hotel is built on the site of a former dry dock and has been designed in the shape of a ship. Its steep pitched gable roofs are reminiscent of old warehouses seen on the docks.