IC Wellington Master Thread
Aug 5, 16, 8:33 am
Aug 5, 16, 6:57 pm
The new club lounge is worth the extra $ (eggs cooked to order in the morning, nicely presented afternoon tea etc.) and the staff are great. For an extra $150 I'd be wanting an upgraded room as well as just lounge access, as that's basically full price for a club room over a standard.
justakiwi
Aug 5, 16, 7:37 pm
If it is a paid booking, then if wanting club access, then booking a club room may be slightly cheaper and , subject to availability, may get an upgrade based on status
If it is an award/free night booking, then , if wanting club access, then need to be prepared to pay the difference. A room upgrade will not provide lounge access
Aug 6, 16, 5:14 pm
Aug 7, 16, 1:20 am
Aug 7, 16, 4:56 am
Aug 8, 17, 4:33 am
Very disappointed I have not been before now, think I have a new NZ favourite destination.
Aug 8, 17, 2:42 pm
Very disappointed I have not been before now, think I have a new NZ favourite destination.
Aug 8, 17, 5:39 pm
Very disappointed I have not been before now, think I have a new NZ favourite destination.
mxm135
Aug 9, 17, 5:25 am
InterContinental Wellington
2 Grey Street Wellington, NZ 6011
Intercontinental Wellington, a little slice of perfect (10 Photos)
InterContinental Wellington
Check In
Checkin was prompt and attentive, despite being early a room was found and I was soon relaxing on my bed. With some hotels, a late room change as a result of an early check in will see their systems break and your welcome amenity offered to someone else. Not here, within thirty minutes I had my fruit plate, water etc.
Room
I booked a Club room and was offered a view or a spa bath, as I was solo, took the view. Unfortunately the hotel had gone a bit electronic with the controls, so the room blinds take a bit of getting used to, and the electronic workings mean 1/3 of the window is covered when retracted , taking a bit of the view away. Windows do open, so if you prefer natural ventilation you have options.
Dining
The club lounge is the star here, with food that is not abundant, but very high in quality. Don't expect a buffet to suit all, its more appertiser or entree in the local language. Wine quality is very high, and the lounge offers a flight of wines to sample that are NZ in origin, along with an attentive explanation of what is what.
The lounge has its own chef and kitchen, and the sampler plates change each night.
I also took Breakfast in the lounge both days, just say Eggs Benedict and you had me at hello, or Benedict in this case. Sorry, I attacked it before thinking photo!
Other options are on offer for Breakfast, so here is the club lounge menu:
And finally the view:
Overall
What a beautiful hotel in a small town that offers such individual style yet feels like a country town. The property may be old, but it shines with first class staff, food and service. Every bit of food I had really shone with flavour and freshness, while the service was attentive but not intrusive.
Cannot wait to go back, and will stay longer in future.
Sep 12, 17, 7:22 am
Just joined ambassador and made a BOGOF booking - hopefully the cert will arrive in time.
Rate is $489 for deluxe executive and $549 for king club - so saving $120 over the quoted prices and with the BOGOF, seems a reasonable return on the 32K points (not to mention renewing spire for another year) - more or less around the upper limit of what I'd actually pay for a hotel like this
Sep 12, 17, 12:59 pm
Just joined ambassador and made a BOGOF booking - hopefully the cert will arrive in time.
Rate is $489 for deluxe executive and $549 for king club - so saving $120 over the quoted prices and with the BOGOF, seems a reasonable return on the 32K points (not to mention renewing spire for another year) - more or less around the upper limit of what I'd actually pay for a hotel like this
