Rydges Wellington Hotel
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Rydges Wellington Hotel Review
The perfect Rydges Wellington Hotel is situated in the heart of the business Wellington CBD district, a 15-minute stroll from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and provides 280 rooms with views of the city. This 4-star luxury hotel offers a swimming pool along with a steam room, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool and boasts a location a minute's walk from New Zealand Parliament.
This Wellington hotel offers a daily buffet breakfast in the restaurant. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Portlander Bar & Grill is located within arm's reach of the accommodation and serves New Zealand food.
Lambton Quay Street is located only 300 metres from the Rydges Wellington, and such natural sites as ZEALANDIA Sanctuary are 10 minutes away by car. The perfect property is within walking distance of Wellington City Public Library in Wellington.
The accommodation is situated 5 minutes' drive National War Memorial, and Wellington Station Interchange bus station lies nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a balcony and a dining area, and some feature a comfortable interior. Guests can make use of a minibar, and relax with an iPod dock and a flat-screen television. For more comfort, dryers, along with a sauna and a hot tub, are provided.
Also, a train station is near Rydges Wellington Hotel.
The hotel includes a community pool and a golf course available for an additional charge. At the Rydges, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a leisure club. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Moderately priced hotel in a particularly good and brilliant setting.
- Located directly in the Wellington CBD district and not too far from New Zealand Parliament.
- Within 15 minutes' walk to the town centre.
- Rooms are large and come with a mini bar, a mini kitchen, and a hair dryer; most overlook the harbour.
- Some units with great decor.
- Delicious and outstanding breakfast available daily with a yogurt and a maple syrup.
- In-house restaurant serves local meals.
- Downstairs bar offering welcome drinks.
- Exceptional service and a quick check-in.
- Rates are reasonable.
- Some beds might be not that comfortable and could use an upgrade.
- A few guests were disappointed with very dated bathrooms.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- TSB Bank Arena Wellington 590 m (1936 ft)
- Wellington Museum 550 m (1804 ft)
- Beehive 500 m (1640 ft)
- Cuba Street 1.40 km (4593 ft)
- Antrim House 950 m (3117 ft)
- New Zealand Parliament 500 m (1640 ft)
- Wellington Botanic Garden 1.55 km (5085 ft)
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 1.48 km (4856 ft)