Wellington Hotel Tips by fishandchips

The James Cook is sited up on The Terrace and is a good place to stay. It is central to shopping and facilities on Lambton Quay and not too far from the central train station. Access to the hotel can also be gained through the James Cook Archade on Lambton Quay directly across from the Esprit shop.

The rooms are standard in size with good sized beds. Last time I was here my room was a bit on the warm side but good nonetheless. I stay here when on Business depending which office I need to be at (if it's the one on Willis St then I stay here).

Unique Qualities: There is a resonable gym on L16 and restaurant facilities if you don't want to go out to eat. Room service breakfast is good and hotel service of a high standard.

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Address: 147 The Terrace, Wellington null

The Museum Hotel is idealy located for a stay in Wellington. It is close to Courtenay Place and its food and nightlife as well as directly over the road from Te Papa, The Museum of NZ. 1 big reason for me is that the Office is only a 5 minute walk but I do like the place as a hotel. It is smaller than most and a bit cosier but I like it. Harbour view rooms are more expensive but have a nice view over Te Papa which is just across the road.

The Museum hotel was originally located where Te Papa is sited. Engineers created a bit of history when they lifted the hotel onto wheels and moved back a few dozen metres to its current spot - hence the full name of Museum Hotel de Wheels.

Service is fast and efficient and making a booking is easy via phone or the Internet.

My only real issue with the Museum is the breakfast timeslots which are in 30 minute slots which can mean a long wait in the morning (most other hotels are 15 minute slots). My last visit on 19 Feb 2007 had a timeslot of 7.30 to 8am & the food arrived just after 7.50 so a bit of a wait.

Unique Qualities: Rooms are quite standard with the older rooms in need of a bit of a spruce up. There is a new wing to the hotel which has apartments and, if you want to pay the extra, these rooms are of a very high quality and include cooking facilities.

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Address: 90 Cable Street, , Wellington, North Island 2200