DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington {NZL}
Jul 18, 2018, 10:40 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
Programs: KF Gold, *G, Hilton Diamond, Discovery Titanium
Posts: 133
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington {NZL}
Any FT reviews of this property, seems a new addition to Hilton in July 2018.
Planning a 9 nights stay in WLG in August, torn between this property (gold, probably taking on diamond challenge) and the Intercontinental (no status).
According to the official website, self parking is not available, and valet is NZD45 per night, any idea if there are all day/night parking available nearby and the rates?
Planning a 9 nights stay in WLG in August, torn between this property (gold, probably taking on diamond challenge) and the Intercontinental (no status).
According to the official website, self parking is not available, and valet is NZD45 per night, any idea if there are all day/night parking available nearby and the rates?
Jul 18, 2018, 2:53 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
I will be there in a week and will post a review.
Intercontinental is an older hotel but they are basically beside each other.
If you are gold, I am sure you will get breakfast at the DT so that may be worth it. That said, CBD Wellington has some fantastic cafe's for breakfast within walking distance.
Plus street parking is free after 5pm. Generally a better option than hotel parking.
Intercontinental is an older hotel but they are basically beside each other.
If you are gold, I am sure you will get breakfast at the DT so that may be worth it. That said, CBD Wellington has some fantastic cafe's for breakfast within walking distance.
Plus street parking is free after 5pm. Generally a better option than hotel parking.
Jul 18, 2018, 3:45 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auckland, NZ
Programs: Hilton HHonors Diamond; Celebrity Elite Plus. Singapore Airlines Kris Flyer
Posts: 44
I stayed there last Saturday to Tuesday. [days 14-17 of operations]. Great staff and attitude, a lot of final touches going on [generally behind the scenes], As a Diamond, was given full breakfast...very pleasant; dinner twice in the Spring restaurant...very tasty and comparable with NZ local restaurants. It was the T&G building and may have been unoccupied for a while. Very smart foyer [small], wonderful original elevators, and smart appearance. Room photos in next post.
Exterior. My room was at the centre top, with the railing in front.
Foyer
Stairs to first floor [Spring Restaurant]
Elevator door
Elevator interior
Exterior. My room was at the centre top, with the railing in front.
Foyer
Stairs to first floor [Spring Restaurant]
Elevator door
Elevator interior
Jul 18, 2018, 3:54 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auckland, NZ
Programs: Hilton HHonors Diamond; Celebrity Elite Plus. Singapore Airlines Kris Flyer
Posts: 44
Room 706
Spacious bed area
Large windows
Small narrow desk - a little cramped with tea kettle and tea bag box on the side. Suggested that a small table [like the bedside table] placed beside the tv unit could take these, and make the desk a suitable and easily usable work space.
Spacious bed area
Large windows
Small narrow desk - a little cramped with tea kettle and tea bag box on the side. Suggested that a small table [like the bedside table] placed beside the tv unit could take these, and make the desk a suitable and easily usable work space.
Jul 18, 2018, 6:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: AA EXP, Hertz Gold Plus, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 338
PeterBruce--thanks for the great pix. The Intercontinental is an excellent property--this will make choosing where to stay in Wellington next time very difficult.
Jul 18, 2018, 9:11 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: bne
Programs: Velocity Gold, AIRNZ Elite, Qantas Silver ,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,320
Great service in the DT
The Double Tree Hilton also left in the room
Bottle of Wine
chocolate truffles dessert
2 complimentary drinks for the bar
plus the free cookie
only silver although it was the 2nd stay within a fortnight of opening
ps the room had a cute little balcony overlooking Lambton Quay ...
Bottle of Wine
chocolate truffles dessert
2 complimentary drinks for the bar
plus the free cookie
only silver although it was the 2nd stay within a fortnight of opening
ps the room had a cute little balcony overlooking Lambton Quay ...
Last edited by Beano; Jul 18, 2018 at 9:16 pm
Jul 18, 2018, 11:41 pm
#7
Join Date: May 2018
Location: MEL
Programs: VA-PLT, QF-PLT, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold
Posts: 19
Staying here this week. Overall I am really glad that we finally have a Hilton property in Wellington.
Positives:
Positives:
- They have done an amazing job renovating that old building while still keeping the charm.
- Loved the wooden doors on the old elevators.
- Got one level upgrade and 3 complimentary drink vouchers for 3 nights.
- Being a diamond, I was given the full buffet breakfast, but ordering from Ala carte menu was extra.
- Gym was tiny. Super tiny - you can barely fit 3 people in there.
- Room I had was overlooking into the office cubicles next door.
- Amenities weren't replaced in bathroom and some issues with the room service. But I believe this will get much better with time. Staff was super nice and helpful.
- No turn down service
Jul 19, 2018, 1:04 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,347
Jul 20, 2018, 11:42 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
Programs: KF Gold, *G, Hilton Diamond, Discovery Titanium
Posts: 133
I will be there in a week and will post a review.
Intercontinental is an older hotel but they are basically beside each other.
If you are gold, I am sure you will get breakfast at the DT so that may be worth it. That said, CBD Wellington has some fantastic cafe's for breakfast within walking distance.
Plus street parking is free after 5pm. Generally a better option than hotel parking.
Intercontinental is an older hotel but they are basically beside each other.
If you are gold, I am sure you will get breakfast at the DT so that may be worth it. That said, CBD Wellington has some fantastic cafe's for breakfast within walking distance.
Plus street parking is free after 5pm. Generally a better option than hotel parking.
Jul 20, 2018, 11:45 am
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
Programs: KF Gold, *G, Hilton Diamond, Discovery Titanium
Posts: 133
Room 706
Spacious bed area
Large windows
Small narrow desk - a little cramped with tea kettle and tea bag box on the side. Suggested that a small table [like the bedside table] placed beside the tv unit could take these, and make the desk a suitable and easily usable work space.
Spacious bed area
Large windows
Small narrow desk - a little cramped with tea kettle and tea bag box on the side. Suggested that a small table [like the bedside table] placed beside the tv unit could take these, and make the desk a suitable and easily usable work space.
Jul 20, 2018, 11:52 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
Programs: KF Gold, *G, Hilton Diamond, Discovery Titanium
Posts: 133
Staying here this week. Overall I am really glad that we finally have a Hilton property in Wellington.
Positives:
Positives:
- They have done an amazing job renovating that old building while still keeping the charm.
- Loved the wooden doors on the old elevators.
- Got one level upgrade and 3 complimentary drink vouchers for 3 nights.
- Being a diamond, I was given the full buffet breakfast, but ordering from Ala carte menu was extra.
- Gym was tiny. Super tiny - you can barely fit 3 people in there.
- Room I had was overlooking into the office cubicles next door.
- Amenities weren't replaced in bathroom and some issues with the room service. But I believe this will get much better with time. Staff was super nice and helpful.
- No turn down service
Jul 20, 2018, 1:52 pm
#12
Join Date: May 2018
Location: MEL
Programs: VA-PLT, QF-PLT, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold
Posts: 19
Jul 20, 2018, 4:42 pm
#13
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
Jul 20, 2018, 4:51 pm
#14
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
Jul 20, 2018, 7:39 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auckland, NZ
Programs: Hilton HHonors Diamond; Celebrity Elite Plus. Singapore Airlines Kris Flyer
Posts: 44
I booked the simplest room available. This is a Deluxe room - probably the biggest and best of those by location.
Suited me!
A room is a room [often for me]!
Suited me!
A room is a room [often for me]!