InterContinental Wellington, an IHG HotelvsThe Cambridge Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, InterContinental Wellington scores significantly better than The Cambridge Hotel. InterContinental Wellington comes in at #1 in Wellington with endorsements from 7 reviewers including Gayot, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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."
i
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
The Cambridge Hotel
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
From $16/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
DK Eyewitness
"Within five minutes’ walk of Te Papa museum, the waterfront, Courtenay Place bars and the shops, cafés and restaurants of the commercial district and Cuba Quarter."
Rough Guide
"Nicely renovated 1930s hotel that partly operates as a backpackers, with a popular, inexpensive restaurant and bar."
Lonely Planet
"Comfortable, affordable accommodation in a heritage hotel. En suite rooms have Sky TV, phone and fridge... The backpacker wing has a snug kitchen/lounge, flash bathrooms and dorms." Full review
i
Try for a room at the back if you’re a light sleeper.