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Base Wellington BackpackersvsInterContinental Wellington, an IHG Hotel
Both Base Wellington Backpackers and InterContinental Wellington are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, InterContinental Wellington scores significantly higher than Base Wellington Backpackers. InterContinental Wellington comes in at 93 with praise from 7 reviews including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Base Wellington Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
21-23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide "Slick
and well-organized 280-bed hostel converted from
an office building. Facilities include cheap internet,
lockable cupboards, bike rental, decent
kitchen facilities and Basement..."
Lonely Planet "A slick chain hostel aimed squarely at the young ’uns. Party-perfect location (metres from Courtenay Pl), modern rooms, and the female-only floor will come as a relief to some."
InterContinental Wellington, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
2 Grey St, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "In the heart of the business district, and a stone's throw from the waterfront, this landmark high-rise gets the details right." Full review
Frommer's "Seen as Wellington's most luxurious hotel, this is the sort of place where you might rub shoulders with the rich and famous -- or at least the cosmopolitan and corporate." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated in the central business district, with all the conveniences and amenities you would expect of a large international hotel."
Star Service "Granted, this is a commercial hotel with a certain coolness, but service, dining, accommodations and security here are almost unrivaled." Full review
Gayot "A quiet and luxurious offering in New Zealand’s capital."
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The atmosphere is quiet and the service attentive, as any guest requests are quickly fulfilled by the prompt hotel staff.
The Telegraph7.0
"While the corporate sterility feels at odds with the cultural riches on its doorstep, Wellington's Intercontinental offers dependable, if uninspired, quality in the heart of New Zealand's capital." Full review
Lonely Planet "The InterContinental offers all the usual five-star trimmings you'd expect from the international brand – including a gym, pool and an excellent restaurant." Full review
