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    The County Hotel Napier

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    12 Browning Street | Hawkes Bay, Napier 4015, New Zealand
    011 64 6-880 3070
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    4.5
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    011 64 6-880 3070
    12 Browning Street | Hawkes Bay, Napier 4015, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Classic old Dame in Napier

    I was intrigued by this hotel and the history it holds and I am so happy that I decided to stay here whilst visiting Napier! A true architectural Masterpiece! Originally built for the Hawke’s Bay County Council in 1909, The County Hotel is one of...More

    Thank SONJA D
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Wow what a lovely suprise

    Oldie worldie beautiful hotel. Owner and staff go out of their way to make sure your stay is perfect. If there is anything you want just ask. Thumbs up to cleaning staff and the nice touch of little cupcakes. Complimentary port in the library is...More

    Thank Karen W
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Congratulations - a lovely hotel deserving of great reviews

    We had a one night stay, would love to have stayed longer. It was raining so we were happy to settle into our warm top-floor room with a comfortable bed and plenty of space. I can't recall the name of the lovely young woman who...More

    Thank AliNel01
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A misleading Booking System leads to unhappy customers

    The Reservations Manager at the County Hotel would rather take a booking that was knowingly misleading to a customer rather than be honest and potentially see that booking cancelled. We booked over five months ago via Booking.com and when booking did so with breakfast included....More

    Thank Stephen T
    Response from ChristopherNapier, Owner at The County Hotel NapierResponded 1 week ago

    Your review is disappointing and I suggest as our wonderful Reservations Manager has already that you take some personal responsibility for your third party on-line bookings in future. We process thousands of bookings annually and if one got through unnoticed then I apologise however the...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Lovely old hotel

    This is a lovely old hotel, beautifully preserved and maintained. Loved the ambience and decor, the library and free Port in the evenings. The staff went above and beyond, being helpful with great advice and suggestions. Location is great, allowing excellent access to the downtown...More

    Thank Dan468
    Response from ChristopherNapier, Owner at The County Hotel NapierResponded 1 week ago

    Hello & thank you for a lovely review of the Hotel. We appreciate it and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards, Chris, Angela & the team.

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    MrZeeSanFrancisco
    31 July 2016|
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    Response from AlistairM1961 | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, that's about the only thing we didn't use so I am unsure if there is one onsite, though there is a laundromat next door (called "Liquid"). Al
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    Response from ChristopherNapier | Property representative |
    Thank you so much for your question and I do apologize for not answering sooner. We do indeed have twin rooms available. Please feel free to contact us so we may assist you further. Kindest Regards The Team at The County... More
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