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The State Hotel is an iconic building that has been stylishly modernised into a 15-studio room boutique hotel. Every room is individually designed and complemented with beautiful furniture and New Zealand art. A lounge room has been created for exclusive use by hotel guests. It boasts views along Devon Street and glimpses of the Tasman Sea, has comfortable chairs and Sky 50+. Restaurant on site.
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Art Deco Style
Languages Spoken
English
Location
162 Devon Street East Central, New Plymouth 4310 New Zealand
The State Hotel
302 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Booked the last room available during Christmas week and was taken back by the thought and effort put into the decor and style. Throughout the Hotel everything has been chosen to give a calm and reassuring feel to your stay. The quality of the furnishings and equipment in the rooms is one of the best I have found in a small Hotel. Despite being above a busy restaurant and on the main road there was no street noise and room facilities were excellent. Limited parking is available at the rear of the hotel and covered by cctv.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Thestate, Manager at The State Hotel
Responded 20 Jan 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review our lovely Hotel Keith M. Glad you enjoyed the location and decor. Of your travels allow your most welcome back any time. Kind regards Lynne
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The State Hotel set the stage well with a pre-arrival call to describe the check in process. The front desk is unattended, so you need to buzz the manager to be let in. Keys and everything were very well organized. The hotel is fully up to date with a very nice style throughout. Guest laundry was available. The hotel is in a great location with just a short walk to the beach and lots of local food options to try.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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After a hard days travel,remote check in was so easy and room was a wonder to behold.. Lovely big king bed,tall ceiling,very nice bathroom and crisp decor..and a comfy lounge to relax in with a book or tablet.. Noise was minimal from traffic & bar downstairs,free parking was easy to find & use. A FREE herald every morning was a very nice plus.. You are very central here at reasonable cost,and shops & restaurants surround you in every direction...
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Thestate, Manager at The State Hotel
Responded 12 Feb 2020
Hi Phil P Thanks for your positive review and taking advantage of what we have to offer. Hope to see you again ... Kind regards Lynne
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Comfortable stylish room. The hotel is located in the city centre with a wide choice of restaurants and cafes nearby. The remote check-in was simple and straightforward with free car parking close by. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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This hotel is in the centre of town with some fabulous cafes and restaurants around it, they also have free parking a couple of minutes walk away. The hotel has been restored and is just beautiful the detail is very sympathetic to the age of the hotel. The hotel was extremely clean and we watched as the skirting boards were dusted. One of my pet hates is when a hotel gives you cheap thin toilet paper, add a couple of dollars to the price of the room and buy decent toilet paper, no complaints here 3 ply toilet paper all the way. The staff were extremely friendly and always had a chat when you came across them. The room is not massive but big enough and well designed so that suitcases were not in the way. If I had to express a negative it is very minor and that is, that I thought a third shelf in the bathroom would be helpful, just so he had somewhere to put his stuff. But overall brilliant hotel and would not consider staying anywhere else in New Plymouth.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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I love this hotel! I've stayed twice now and will definitely come again. The decor is very stylish, with great art work everywhere. The little lounge is so beautiful and tranquil. the location is fantastic, right on the main shopping street and with a great eatery - Joe's Garage - directly underneath the hotel, with plenty of vegetarians options. Both times I got a really great room rate off Booking.com so it was great value for money too. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Stayed here before and will always look to stop off here whenever we need some accomodation in NP. Very well presented hotel with exceptionally decorated interior and very friendly service. There’s no ‘manned’ reception which I think adds to the charm of this centrally located place. Gives you an extra sense of privacy. You’re right next to everything that you need in terms of restaurants and bars etc. The rooms are well laid out, beds comfortable and you basically have everything you need. Only just discovered that they have their own car park just 30 seconds from the hotel which is an added bonus. Very well recommended hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The state hotel managed by Luke (the general manager) was simply first class. The decor, the lounge area and the customer service was superb. We had an instance whereby my daughter was unwell and Luke’s care to support us was greatly appreciated. They also provide you with a 10% discount when you dine at the state hotel restaurant, the food and service was great. I highly recommend the State hotel and the beautiful interior design and architecture. Thank you Luke and Staff for your service and we wish you much success.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Great lounge area to chill out
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Had a very pleasant 2 night stay here. There is no one on site. To enter you ring the doorbell and a voice answers, opens the door automatically where you find a desk with an envelopes with keys inside, just look for your name. No elevator, all rooms up 2 flights of stairs. Our room was very small, clean, quiet, nicely done, room 10, but had everything you could want including fridge, coffee and tea making, and surprisingly a microwave, plates and cutlery! Air conditioning worked well and was quiet. The king size bed bed and pillows were wonderfully comfortable and the sheets were crisp cotton. There is a small communal lounge which was nice and a cold filtered drinks machine in the hallway which was also a nice touch on a hot day. They had 2 parking sites. The first was to turn down Glover St with the hotel on your left, drive down the alleyway and on the left, there are about 6 spaces including electrical charging point. The bigger parking was on Glover St, just after the alleyway, just off main road on your left, about 10 spaces here. Would highly recommend the Indian called Cinnamon nearby. They have alcohol but you can also BYO and there are 2 supermarkets 2 minutes walk from the hotel. (Try the lamb Laas and the chicken Methi, delicious)! Several small cafes for breakfast if not wanting a full cooked one. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Luke Roozendaal, Owner at The State Hotel
Responded 21 Feb 2024
Wow thanks for such an amazingly detailed review Rita! It sounds like you had a great time in New Plymouth and i'm glad to hear you enjoyed the hotel. Although we don't always have somebody at reception, we do have live-in managers available to help 24/7. We hope to see you again in future! Best, Luke
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The hotel itself is quaint and creatively inspiring with New Zealand products and artwork. It is in a central location for shopping and sites around New Plymouth. You can walk right out of the hotel and be on the shopping street with a short walk to the the plaza area and mall. Will definitely be staying again!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Thestate, Manager at The State Hotel
Responded 30 Jan 2020
Thankyou Hope14263 for appreciating the interior design style of Megan Ekdahl. Hope to see you again some time. Kind regards Lynne
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There are more places to choose from in the New Plymouth area.
PRICE RANGE
$173 - $211 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandTaranaki RegionNew Plymouth
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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