I can only speak about the breakfast buffet, which was really grim. Watery eggs, cold sausage,…read morelifeless, fruit, and a coffee urn that was not tended to very frequently. For.$35 this was largely a terrible deal. I did manage to get the bacon when it was hot as well as the mushrooms so they were edible, but everything else was pretty atrocious, including the lack of service. They are clearly in need of more staff, and especially training them on how to do their jobs

We stayed here for a couple nights on our trip and there were some positives and negatives. The…read morelocation is overlooking the harbor and many rooms have a beautiful view. The room itself was very nice with a lot of space and everything was new and clean. Bathroom was spacious and had a great shower. The beds were very comfortable and it was quiet and easy to enjoy a good nights sleep. We went upstairs to the lounge to grab a drink and I imagine that during the day it's a beautiful view as you are surrounded with windows. At night there is not much that you could see, but the lounge was nice and the drink was mixed well. It is a pretty pricey stay, but you don't get many amenities. Wifi was additional and had to be renewed which was annoying and expensive. The other thing, is the front desk staff wasn't super friendly to us any of the days we were there. Overall it's a visually impressive hotel and though pricey, a pretty comfortable stay.

This review is just for the food, as I wasn't staying there. It's part of the Speight's family…read moreof... dare I call them brew pubs? Speight's is good beer, especially in that part of the world. I would recommend only stopping here for the beer, and finding dinner elsewhere, unless you want to overpay for small portions of ordinary food. My main course was 80% chips and salad, and 3/4 of the remaining "meat" pie was crust and potatoes. As for ambiance, the place is rather genteel, and a great place to be on a Friday or Saturday night. Just make sure to show up AFTER dinner.

Enjoyed a lovely meal with friends at the Shepherds Arms…read more Food was great, well portioned and fast to the table. Staff were great. Will most likely return!

Great location! It is located between two major streets: Terrace and Lambton Quay…read more Walkable to all the attractions, such as cable car up to Wellington Botanic Garden, Beehive, Parliament Building, Old St. Paul's Church, Te papa Museum and many nice shops, grocer, restaurants and cafes. The breakfast at their 3rd floor Sterling was pretty good; loved their smoked salmon on bagel! The only gripe I had was that the shower hot water was not reliable. I had no idea what caused this "extremely slow coming"?! All in all, I do recommend this place.

We were staying in Wellington overnight so we could visit the Museum and enjoy the waterfront. The…read morehotel looks like new. We requested a king room with extra room and a good air conditioner. We were given a nice room on the 13th floor. It was large with a nice kitchen. It had a great shower and a nice view of the downtown area. The hotel is in a good location with many shops and restaurants. We were very pleased with everything about the room. We stayed in Mar 2017.

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.

We stayed here after being in New Zealand for a week. We needed to catch the ferry early in the…read moremorning so it was a great location. It was also helpful that the hotel had a washer/dryer in each room so we were able to clean our dirty laundry. The hotel staff was so friendly and welcoming. We opted for valet parking to keep things easy. You can get your car anytime you want and revalet it for no extra cost. Our room was on the 13th floor, with a cemetery in the back of the hotel, I was wondering if that was a sign, but all went well. Our room was spacious with a living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Beds and pillows were comfy. Shower was nice and hot. The only thing is the building creaked - like a lot. It was hard to sleep at times. It's apparently because of the wind and shifting of the building.

This review is for the deluxe high tea only…read more We started with a selection of whole leaf teas from TWG (Singapore), supposedly only sold only to five star hotels. I selected their signature 1837 Black Tea while my partner tried the Royal Darjeeling and later their South African red tea, Eternal Summer. All of our choices were whole leaf teas with distinctive and complex aromas and taste. We each had a glass of Allan Scott's Cecelia Brut, with fine bubbles, from New Zealand's Marlborough region. On the three tiered tray were savory items including a cheese and bacon scone with an avocado spread, a ham and cheese sandwich and a sausage in a puff pastry. All of the sweets other than the tiramisu were chocolate items. A fruit tart or a scone would have been appreciated. We enjoyed lovely service by a friendly local who was quite engaging and educational about the extensive tea selections available.

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.

Located in downtown Wellington, we were at Ibis for less than 24hours, we got in, slept, got…read morebreakfast & left. It was a decent pit-stop, not the most glamorous experience, but a nice reliable accommodation- The room was clean, with a fantastic view of the city, offering coffee/tea selections, bottled water, fresh milk, comfy bed, pillows, and soft towels- very nice quality stay. Hot water & great water flow. The breakfast bar was fantastic ($28pp for a full breakfast) offering a selection of fresh fruits, charcuterie, variety of cereals, variety of hot options (eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, hashbrowns), variety of breads (toaster available), sweet pastries, juice bar, diy coffee nook, and a made-to-order eggs & pancake station. Everything at breakfast was quite delicious- I made myself two large pla tes to try a bit of everything (minus the made-to-order station). If looking for a spot, easy to walk downtown, affordable, and reliable, I do recommend.

This hotel, while located in a good area, is extremely cheap in every way except price. The rooms…read moreare terribly basic with few amenities. No shampoo or conditioner. Really? Is that an extravagant expense? It's just not worth the money. Go somewhere else. Parking was full so we had to park on the street and get up early to put money in the meter. The staff that helped us upon arrival were just fine. But they cannot enhance my rating because this hotel room was shabby and subpar. We thought Accor was a solid company but their low end hotels are just that, low end and priced too high for what you get.

Our stay at Sofitel in Wellington was amazing from the second we walked in. They had a very small…read moreentry for your car to drop off your luggage but for locals I'm sure it's not a problem. When we walked in we were greeted and checked in. Our room was on a very high level and the views were amazing. We also had $100 hotel credit which we used at the bar one night for snacks and drinks. We were welcomed into our room with a cute little gift baggie with chocolates and a card. The room was amazing- had everything you'd need including a microwave which I think some other New Zealand hotels were missing. They had valet parking and providing a service called Turn Down Service. Someone knocked on our door around 6pm to ask if we're interested- I was curious so I asked questions/- what's included, it means they tuck you in, give you tea, and chocolate. I was scared I had to tip so we denied but she was so sweet and offered us the chocolate and tea which is happily took. We also had another instance when I was attempting to warm up leftovers but missing utensils and called downstairs and they delivered three to go utensils packs on a platter like a proper delivery, it was incredible. I have no bad words about this hotel, good proximity to of the main area/ walking distance. Highly recommend if staying in Wellington!

5 star experience here at Sofitel. The location is amazing. Situated near the Terrace Street…read morewhich is a Main Street in the business area: clean, busy, safe, Sofitel is on a smaller street 2 minutes walk from the Terrace Street. Translation: it is convenient, I walked everywhere during my stay, and I feel extremely safe even at late night. Walk near the water is only 10 minutes walk. To be on Lambton Street is 10 minutes walk. To go to where the restaurants near the water is like 20-25 minutes. I highly recommend Whitebait and Charley Noble. The room here is spacious, functional and super cute. Very boutique hotel and in style.