A nice hotel with free Wi-Fi (not all hotels in NZ offer this) although room choice is important as if you are not in the Colonial wing then rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor may not have lift access and the access stairs are outside and difficult for those with heavy luggage. Our room was compact but clean and comfortable - plenty of towels and toiletries in the bathroom with a powerful hot shower which is at a fixed height. Also there is no double glazing so if you choose a hotel at the front of the hotel overlooking the Rose Garden it may be noisy as the road is fairly busy. The restaurant is very welcoming - a lovely light room with nice views over the Rose Garden. Breakfast is very good - plenty of choice and they will cook eggs to order (although they do not advertise this). We had dinner one evening and this too was good and well cooked - large portions though. The bar is very reasonably priced compared with other City Centre hotels and bars. Staff are all friendly and helpful. The hotel is a 25 minute walk from the City but if you go in the opposite direction to Parnell you will find a pretty suburb (as well as the Museum) and plenty of coffee shops. If the location suits you then I recommend this hotel.

Nice but old fashioned hotel in Parnell about 20 minute walk to the downtown area. Area rooms. Shower in my room was low and im a smaller person so taller people may struggle. All staff very helpful and check in/out was very easy.