Hippo Lodge BackpackersvsCrowne Plaza Queenstown, An IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Crowne Plaza Queenstown is the choice of most writers compared to Hippo Lodge Backpackers. Crowne Plaza Queenstown has a TripExpert Score of 78 with positive reviews from 2 sources such as Frommer's, Star Service.
Hippo Lodge Backpackers
4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $24/night
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Rough Guide
"A couple of suburban houses imaginatively converted into four sections, each with its own bathroom, kitchen and living area."
Lonely Planet
"Well-maintained, relaxed hostel with good views and a correspondingly high number of stairs." Full review
Crowne Plaza Queenstown, An IHG Hotel
Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"After a NZ$12-million upgrade in 2006–07, this central hotel has moved several notches higher in the style and service stakes." Full review
Star Service
"Smiling staffers are attentive to arrivals, and even the housekeeping staffers give a cheery welcome in the hallways." Full review