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Eichardt's Private HotelvsBase Queenstown
Eichardt's Private Hotel and Base Queenstown are both recommended by writers. Overall, Eichardt's Private Hotel ranks significantly higher than Base Queenstown. Eichardt's Private Hotel comes in at 89 with endorsements from 5 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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Marine Parade, PO Box 1340, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $609/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Built more than 150 years ago, when Queenstown was just a grubby lakeside mining town instead of the adventure-sport capital of the world, Eichardt's is the poshest waterfront hotel in town."
Fodor's "The staff is exceptionally helpful and can arrange anything from a massage to a helicopter ride." Full review
Star Service "This exquisite little boutique-hotel occupies one of the oldest buildings in the district right in the heart of the holiday capital's busy shopping area." Full review
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Among the perks are complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars, flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players (the staff has a library of titles to choose from), robes, slippers, hair dryers and irons.
Afar Magazine "A boutique hotel done in steampunk chic in the heart of Queenstown." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Offering super-chic interiors and no-holds barred luxe, Queenstown's most historic haven – Eichardt's Private Hotel – has bagged the best spot on the lake for shoreside romance." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Lakeside hotel within a restored historic residence in the heart of Queenstown’s lively waterfront shopping district." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
" Eichardt's singular formal elegance provides an extraordinary and welcome haven in the eye of Queenstown’s touristy hustle and bustle." Full review
Frommer's "On the most coveted bit of shoreline along the lake... awesome water vistas with the mountains shining in the distance. On property is the most happening bar in town." Full review
Lonely Planet "This restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites has a fireplace, king-sized bed... and lake views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Eichardt’s has long been the grande dame of Queenstown, located in a prime position in the city center...interiors exemplify modern opulence, with cozy fireplaces, plush furnishings"
Base Queenstown
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
49 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness "Backpacker accommodation in the heart of Queenstown, right on the main street near bars and restaurants."
Rough Guide "Massive (300-plus beds), lively hostel with an inadequate kitchen, but that doesn’t matter because you’ll probably end up eating and drinking in their bar."
