Crowne Plaza Queenstown (Master Thread)
May 20, 2011, 12:35 pm
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My wife and I enjoyed a lovely three night stay here a couple of years ago. We got a fantastic rate probably due to the time of year...early June.
My only regret is that the weather was not warm enough to sit out in the balcony and enjoy the fantastic view. I would certainly go back. ^
My only regret is that the weather was not warm enough to sit out in the balcony and enjoy the fantastic view. I would certainly go back. ^
Aug 17, 2011, 9:37 am
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Can I ask you a question? Are you able to hear the street car passing by kind of noise from your room? Are you able to sleep well with ZERO car noise? The street in front of the hotel is actually the busiest street in Queenstown. There are buses passing by and all kinds of tour buses, big and small car passing every minute...It is indeed a very convenient location if you want to just walk to restaurant to have lunch or dinner. I was thinking of staying in this CP next time when I visit Queenstown again but I was concerned if there is any noise. After all, I go there to relax.
Aug 18, 2011, 4:16 am
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I agree with HIDDY, though I'd say opting out of a lake view (front) would be a pity.
Did I mention the stale cigarette dogends on the balcony from previous occupants of our nominally non-smoking room?
Jul 11, 2014, 9:38 am
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I have stayed there many times over the years
and it has always been excellent.
The staff are incredibly friendly.
Well worth joining the priority privilege
before it changes.
I would be happy to be your referrer!
and it has always been excellent.
The staff are incredibly friendly.
Well worth joining the priority privilege
before it changes.
I would be happy to be your referrer!
Dec 23, 2014, 11:20 pm
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Currently here....very disappointed with the room. We paid for a Lake View Room expecting a room on the first building however are currently in room 707 which still has a lake view however clearly not as nice as building one. We are platinum as well. Hotel is full and so were told this is the best room we could have 
....staff are OK, bar is good however I am not sure I would pick the CP over the Hilton if staying here again....
....staff are OK, bar is good however I am not sure I would pick the CP over the Hilton if staying here again....
Aug 15, 2017, 12:06 am
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Any recent stays here? Last one posted was in 2014.
Just curious to to know the condition of the rooms and hotel in general. Didn't see anything about refurbishment of any sort after taking over from the previous hotel, Parc Royal; which someone said was in need of uplift. That's more than 10 years ago.
Just curious to to know the condition of the rooms and hotel in general. Didn't see anything about refurbishment of any sort after taking over from the previous hotel, Parc Royal; which someone said was in need of uplift. That's more than 10 years ago.
Aug 15, 2017, 3:04 am
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Any recent stays here? Last one posted was in 2014.
Just curious to to know the condition of the rooms and hotel in general. Didn't see anything about refurbishment of any sort after taking over from the previous hotel, Parc Royal; which someone said was in need of uplift. That's more than 10 years ago.
Just curious to to know the condition of the rooms and hotel in general. Didn't see anything about refurbishment of any sort after taking over from the previous hotel, Parc Royal; which someone said was in need of uplift. That's more than 10 years ago.
The room is the old fares from a decade ago. But things are working perfectly and nothing shows neglects.
If you are used to the European or American style Crowne Plazas and had low expectations or just excited about queenstown, you will enjoy your stay. But if you are imaging this hotel as a Four Seasons, or expecting the hotel to be a modern Asian new built, you will be disappointed.
Aug 15, 2017, 4:04 am
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I was there recently. I liked the hotel. Breakfast was good, view beautiful. Coffee machine in room is a saver.
The room is the old fares from a decade ago. But things are working perfectly and nothing shows neglects.
If you are used to the European or American style Crowne Plazas and had low expectations or just excited about queenstown, you will enjoy your stay. But if you are imaging this hotel as a Four Seasons, or expecting the hotel to be a modern Asian new built, you will be disappointed.
The room is the old fares from a decade ago. But things are working perfectly and nothing shows neglects.
If you are used to the European or American style Crowne Plazas and had low expectations or just excited about queenstown, you will enjoy your stay. But if you are imaging this hotel as a Four Seasons, or expecting the hotel to be a modern Asian new built, you will be disappointed.
Aug 15, 2017, 6:50 am
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It is really an average British/European old style Crowne Plaza with good maintenance and service. Better than average, maybe. Certainly not US style. The room size is good/OK for British/Australasia standard. The variety of coffee and tea in the room is amazing. Breakfast is good. Overall it is a well ran hotel. The IHG review site on this hotel is very accurate. Maybe you can read from there.