InterContinental Wellington, an IHG HotelvsHotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Both properties are endorsed by experts. On balance, InterContinental Wellington scores significantly higher than Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. InterContinental Wellington scores 93 with approval from 7 reviews like The Telegraph, Gayot and Fodor's.
InterContinental Wellington, an IHG Hotel
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
1 Bunny St, PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
From $19/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Accessible
Rough Guide
"Large hostel in the Art Deco Waterloo Hotel convenient for train, bus and ferry arrivals."
Lonely Planet
"An old charmer at the railway end of town, housed in a grand art-deco building. Downtown has clean, bright rooms and plenty of character-filled communal areas." Full review