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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and SpavsSouthern Laughter Backpackers
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa comes in at 88 with praise from 5 publications like oyster.com, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
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
Southern Laughter Backpackers
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $14/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Baggage storage
- Fireplace
Rough Guide "Split over three buildings with a surprisingly large variety of rooms and a free spa, this hostel makes up for not being flash by being friendly."
Lonely Planet "The friendly staff, free vegie soup and spa pool should at least put a smile on your face." Full review
