there is something magical about a 3 PM check in and don't try it at 2:55. That is unless you have…read moreone of the most expensive rooms in the hotel because regular customers -- people have to wait until the clock strikes exactly 3. The people stuttering at the desk trying to explain why my room wasn't ready but would be at exactly 3 PM. Hate mid level hotels that try to be oh so much more then kind, clean and helpful. I would never stay here again ...... especially in a city with lots of other choices.

This hotel is starting to look tired and dated. The room was clean and spacious. But the decor is…read morenot as modern as other hotels. The frosted glass of the bathroom that looks into the bed area was weird. The bed was comfortable and big. The kitchenette has a frig and microwave, as well as an electric stovetop. Parking is very limited. I had to park my vehicle at the street. It was cheaper since it was a friday and the staff said it's free on weekends. I'm not sure how safe it is though, so better take out all the valuables.

For our last night in New Zealand, we decided to book into Oaks hotel in Wellington. We thoroughly…read moreenjoyed our stay there the hotel was beautiful the staff were friendly and buffet breakfast was delicious the hotel is walking distance to many pubs, restaurants, New World supermarket, Te Papa museum the cable car and other shops and plenty of sight seeing within walking distance . They do offer parking for small cars only .

This YHA is right across the street from the New World supermarket, making it easy to stock up on…read moresupplies. It's also quite close to the waterfront including Te Papa and Oriental Bay. There is no parking on site, but there are a few paid options nearby. The queen private ensuite room is quite large. It was clean and well-maintained. Note that the room didn't have its own hair dryer, the nearest was in a shared bathroom. This differs from YHA Lake Tekapo which has a hair dryer in the ensuite rooms.

It's called a hostel, but it looked quite a bit more like a regular hotel, and I got a private room…read morefor pretty cheap. Their amenities are great; the laundry machines self-dispense detergent (note to other hotels: travelers do not carry detergent), the internet is free without a password and works reasonably well. It was six stories high, but their elevators were speedy. The location was just on the edge of where you'd want to be in Wellington. It catered to all sorts of people; tourists like myself, but also a conference of deaf people, and some older types who seemed to be using it as a halfway house and some younger backpackers. The big negative was the noise level, which was often annoying though not intolerable. But if you're willing to get yourself a good pair of earplugs and share a bathroom, you can stay in Wellington for a good rate.

It's a charming vintage guest house . For the price I give high marks as well . Paint on walls were…read morenewly done . Bedding was new . Comfortable . Refrigerator , coffee tea pot with food amenities . Situated close to many excellent restaurants . 6 minutes by car to Ferry . 15 minute walk to museum . 10 minute walk to Happiness Restaurant an excellent Asian restaurant .Safe neighborhood . It's a very quiet guest house with about 12 rooms . I will come back if I visit Wellington in the future . Medicine Woman

This place is weird but I guess you get what you pay for. The owners were extremely rude to me…read moreabout being an hour late at checkout , despite every other room being empty and no one waiting for a room. I explained my ride was running late by an hour but was on the way to one person and a few minutes later another came down and banged on my door shouting " WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE?" . I was quiet and respectful both nights I stayed here so I didn't understand why you would treat someone who is paying you that way. The rooms are small and dingy and the whole place is super creepy as well. Stay here if you want rude service by scary people.

The big problem faced by most business travelers is how to keep fit on the road…read more Hotel gyms are often no more than an exercise bike, a treadmill and a few dumbbells. Restaurants are too expensive to allow one to eat in quantity, and pigging out at the hotel buffet will result in a high consumption of eggs, bacon and sausage (with the attendant cholesterol problem). But that is not a problem at the Mercure Wellington Central City Hotel and Apartments. These are service apartments. You get a full kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, stove top, pots, pans, plates, cups and silverware. You can do your own cooking, and control exactly what you eat. Of course, you also have the option to eat a full buffet breakfast at the restaurant. Close by is the NW Supermarket on Wakefield Street. My suggestion is to apply for an NW Clubcard. This will entitle you to all their promotional discounts. While the card is intended for long-term customers, NW will issue you with a temporary card which will entitle you to immediate discounts. The market has its own deli, bakery and liquor section. Your clubcard will give you discounts to all these sections. As a Mercure tenant, you have full access to Les Mills Gym. This is a world class gym founded by New Zealand Commonwealth Games shot put and discus thrower Les Mills. The gym has a free weight floor with multiple bench press stations (no waiting), squat racks and cable rows. There is a separate floor for stationary bikes, treadmills, and stair-climbers. There is another floor with padded platforms for clean and jerks, as well as a boxing ring. There is a separate female gym. There are a variety of exercise classes, all of which are free. There is a health food café, and a shop selling supplements. Nearby is the Te Papa Museum, a grand affair that covers every aspect of New Zealand from forestry to farming, from military to maritime. Craig is a guide there .... And a good friend. Tell him I said hello. Nearby also is the Great War Exhibit, which features work by Lord of the Rings Director Peter Jackson depicting the struggle that decimated New Zealand young men. Ask the tour guide about how the great Liege forts fell apart due to shoddy construction (I did that part myself, and you can hear all about how Belgian contractors left the rebar out of the concrete, poured the cement in fragile layers, and sited the latrines where soldiers could not reach them under fire). Visit also the Wellington Museum, and learn about the sinking of the ferry Wahine, a tale as terrible as the Titanic. Do all these things, because New Zealanders are proud people who will expect you to understand and connect with them BEFORE you can do any business. Good luck!!

Really great location. interior design very dark with lots of purple and interesting art work. A…read morelittle too Las Vegas for me but great room with a view of the harbor and great amenities. Really pretty quite hotel. Lots of restaurants and bar within walking distance. The Wellington Museum is right across the street.

First time in Wellington and the Museum Hotel made for a great place to stay while I explored the…read morewater front. Its only a 5 minute walk to the water front where there are a ton of shops, restaurants and running trails. Walking into the hotel is like, well... the name... a museum. Incredible artwork grace the exterior walls of the building as well as every inch of the lobby. My room was comfy and decorated with more art pieces and floor to ceiling mirrors on most of the walls. Only complaint is the shower head had very little water pressure making showering a little difficult. I highly recommend the hotel for the experience and location.

We always rent a 5 speed manual car on holiday, and decided to transfer car from N to S island via…read moreferry Any seasoned traveler expects and experiences some problem solving Ferry crossing was delayed due to large storm, and we selected Apollo for one night Any port in a storm Met our needs and recommend

My friend and I spent 3 nights at the Apollo Lodge and we were very pleased with our stay…read more Staff was pleasant, I believe it was a husband and wife team running the place. The location could not have been better, a 5 minute walk from the downtown area for food and drinks but on a quiet street. Then again, my bed was right by the window so I was woken up a few times by loud people walking by the street. We were in an A-Frame room, which looks like they all border the street. So noise could be an issue in this room type vs. the others. Our room also looked different from the online pictures which were of the upstairs rooms. I addressed this with the staff and they said they could not control which pictures were shown. A bit disappointing, but the room was the same layout nonetheless. The beds were not the most comfortable beds but they did just fine.