IC Wellington Master Thread
Aug 10, 2020, 12:22 pm
#31
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At least the hotel is open for guests. CP & HI AKL are both part of the government manged isolation and quarantine programme and so have been closed to bookings for months, and CP CHC is about to join the programme (from next week).
Dec 25, 2021, 12:25 pm
#33
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Aug 29, 2023, 12:48 pm
#34
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Any recent visits/reviews? I see the pool will be closed for renovations until mid 2024.
If we get a room with club access, does that mean we don’t need to worry about getting a rate with breakfast included because we can eat in the lounge?
If we get a room with club access, does that mean we don’t need to worry about getting a rate with breakfast included because we can eat in the lounge?
Aug 29, 2023, 4:38 pm
#35
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it’s about time the pool area got renovated. The pool area hasn’t changed since the hotel opened as a Park Royal back in 1990
Aug 29, 2023, 8:35 pm
#36
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Definitely it usually makes no sense to book a Club with extra breakfast included, even though many hotels offer these rates.
Aug 30, 2023, 2:21 am
#37
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The lounge itself is a very welcoming space in the evening: the first time I've been offered oysters in such a setting. I've no idea if this is regular thing.
Nov 2, 2023, 11:27 am
#38
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I’m contemplating a points stay.
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
Nov 2, 2023, 5:01 pm
#39
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I’m contemplating a points stay.
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
I would say that two full days would be enough in the city itself, but with three days you can explore a bit more outside the city. It is easy to pad out your days by enjoying the many bars and restaurants in the city.
Nov 3, 2023, 11:20 am
#40
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Thanks!
I was contemplating the ferry to Pichon and back just for the ride but I’m hoping I could just do a boat tour of the sound that isn’t as long.
I was contemplating the ferry to Pichon and back just for the ride but I’m hoping I could just do a boat tour of the sound that isn’t as long.
Nov 4, 2023, 4:53 am
#41
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I’m contemplating a points stay.
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
any recent stayers that can comment on the rooms? What type of upgrade is likely gir Ambassador.
finally, if I stay on points, 4th night is free. Is there enough to do in Wellington (excluding wine related activities) for three full days of seeing the sites?
We only stayed one night and definitely wish we had a little bit longer, but can’t comment on if three nights would be too long.
You can take the ferry to Picton and fly back and enjoy the view both ways.
Nov 4, 2023, 9:29 pm
#42
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I found Wellington quite charming prepandemic,
I was herded through the sights with the whip cracking the cruise ship sheep but i wouldn't mind spending a couple days to relax and enjoy Cuba Street
NZ has many interesting places and Wellington could be a good base to start exploring from
https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-...zealand/places
I was herded through the sights with the whip cracking the cruise ship sheep but i wouldn't mind spending a couple days to relax and enjoy Cuba Street
NZ has many interesting places and Wellington could be a good base to start exploring from
https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-...zealand/places
Last edited by HadesNL; Nov 4, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Mar 9, 2024, 10:02 am
#43
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Stayed here last week for two nights on a point stay. Room was perfectly fine. I was told I got upgraded slightly, but couldn't really tell. I self parked instead of using valet and fair warning that is one of the tightest car parks I've ever seen. If you can get in on points it's a good central location for downtown activities.