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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and SpavsEichardt's Private Hotel
Both Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa and Eichardt's Private Hotel are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eichardt's Private Hotel scores significantly better than Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa. Eichardt's Private Hotel scores 92 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
8 Duke St, PO Box 1797, Queenstown 9297, New Zealand
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Designer digs in downtown Queenstown with an award-winning spa and killer mountain views." Full review
Lonely Planet "This giant five-star joint is set right in the heart of town. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but believe us - it's all glitz and glamour inside." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An extensive upgrade and expansion in 2010 transformed the ground floor of the 82-room Sofitel Queenstown into a Parisian-style lobby and lounge, as befitting Sofitel's Gallic heritage." Full review
Star Service "In the heart of this delightful mountain resort area, this six-story French-flavored boutique-style hotel is an exercise in eclecticism." Full review
Frommer's "This is New Zealand’s first Sofitel hotel -- and with bigger rooms, wired concierge, and espresso machines in every room, it’s setting a new standard for service." Full review
OysterLuxury
"There are 82 guest rooms at this luxury property set right in the heart of the South Island’s Queenstown." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sofitel provides a sophisticated respite from adrenaline-charged Queenstown, the centre of New Zealand’s adventure tourism industry. Rooms are spacious and classic." Full review
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's Star Service
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure 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 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"
