DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington is at 28 Grey Street, on the corner of Lambton Quay, and it has 107 rooms. It is a five-class luxury property. Facilities include the Spring restaurant, a bar, a cafe, a gym, a convenience store and a 24-hour front desk with room service. Free Wi-Fi is provided, self-parking is charged per night with limited spaces, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. Rooms run from Superior and Deluxe kings to Deluxe doubles for four, Junior Suites with a bath and a two-bedroom Deluxe Apartment with a kitchen that sleeps four. There is no pool listed. The hotel is a practical, well-located choice for visitors who want a central address and the flexibility of a kitchen.
Location and getting around
Lambton Quay and the central business district are about a minute on foot, and the Wellington Cable Car is about two minutes away, making the Botanic Garden an easy outing. The TSB Bank Arena is about five minutes away and the Michael Fowler Centre about ten. Wellington Station is about nine minutes on foot, and the airport is about 17 minutes by car. The Museum of Wellington City and Sea and the Portrait Gallery are within about five minutes.
The facilities and the feel
The hotel is smaller than the large business hotels, which gives it a more personal scale. The Spring restaurant and the bar serve meals on site, and the convenience store helps if you want snacks or breakfast supplies. The two-bedroom Deluxe Apartment with its kitchen is a good choice for families or groups staying several nights, and Junior Suites add space and a bath. Check-in is from 3pm, check-out is at noon and late check-out is offered for a fee, subject to availability.
Who it suits and what to know: choose DoubleTree for a well-located stay that includes the Cable Car and Lambton Quay shopping, for events at the arena or concert hall or for a family that wants a kitchen. It is less suited to guests who want a pool. Pets are not allowed. Breakfast and parking are extras, so compare rates with and without them, and consider skipping parking if you are not hiring a car. Some rates include free cancellation, which is useful for a trip that depends on the weather.
Why stay here
- ✓Spring restaurant
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Gym
- ✓Convenience store
- ✓Two-bedroom apartment
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Self-parking
Good questions
How far is DoubleTree from the Cable Car?+
The Wellington Cable Car is about a two-minute walk, and Lambton Quay is about a minute away.
Are there rooms with kitchens?+
Yes, a two-bedroom Deluxe Apartment with a kitchen that sleeps four is listed, along with Junior Suites and standard kings and doubles.
Is there a pool?+
No pool is listed. The hotel has a gym, a restaurant, a bar and a convenience store.
