Scenic Suites QueenstownvsEichardt's Private Hotel
Both Scenic Suites Queenstown and Eichardt's Private Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eichardt's Private Hotel ranks significantly higher than Scenic Suites Queenstown. Eichardt's Private Hotel comes in at 92 with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Concierge, Hideaway Report and Lonely Planet.
Scenic Suites Queenstown
27 Stanley St, P.O Box 149, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"With one wall made of glass for huge views over town and out to the lake, this large modern complex is for those after luxury and anonymity." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Refurbished Swiss-style ‘chalet’ in the hills, perched above the town centre. Close to the action, yet elevated enough to take advantage of spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu to the mountains."
Fodor's
"Wide, floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the town, lake, and across to the mountains are the best part of these modern, spacious rooms." Full review
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Request a room with lake view when you book.
Frommer's
"Apartment units have modern kitchens and an unusual amount of space. The hotel rooms are somewhat smaller, but share the same contemporary sensibility with sleek leather armchairs, large screen TV's" Full review
Eichardt's Private Hotel Show All Reviews
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 Report
95.0
"Lakeside hotel within a restored historic residence in the heart of Queenstown’s lively waterfront shopping district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
" 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"