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Joe H

Great People / Room Has everything

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 10 Aug 2022
Welcoming and Friendly! Great set up in the rooms for two adults and two young kids. Kitchen was brilliant if you wish to do cooking and it has an oven (!) too, which you never see in any other Hotel.
Their breakfast set up might not be open at the moment but that is a good reason to try the diverse food court just next door on at 18 Willis Street Food Court up stairs.
The Cleaners are very respectful and helpful.
Just avoid going there during W.O.W. as the prices in Wellington sky rocket by another 30%.
Parking was a good price and very handy to dipping in and out of the city to see other things. Otherwise just park up and don't use it till you leave as the Buses are just out side and easy to navigate, the Cable Car is right next door to go up and explore the park and while you are up there, a must is the Space Place in the early evening (I was reluctant, but now I will go again).
I have stayed in other Hotels in Wellington, Ridges, Copthorne, Naumi, but so far City Life Wellington is the best value for money; location to activities; transport services; a very concise room.
Thank you.
P.S. We have just booked again to stay, but, yeah, we got stung with the W.O.W. increased prices.
Date of stay: June 2022
Room Tip: We had the two bedroom street facing, number 604.
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Oytun Cevik, General Manager at CityLife Wellington, responded to this review
Responded 11 Aug 2022
Dear guest,

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your most positive review.

I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we exceeded your expectations.

Thank you also for recognising the team for their helpfulness, friendliness and great service. I will certainly share your feedback with them. It is part of our culture to celebrate success and receiving positive feedback is an integral part of this process.

Thank you also for re-booking to stay with us again. Unfortunately, during WOW, room rates changes based on the occupancy in the region with high demand. Something even more exciting is that now you can stay all over New Zealand with Heritage Hotels, you can find somewhere special to stay from the Bay of Islands to Cromwell, we have a property that can accommodate you. Please visit Heritagehotels website for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you back to CityLife Wellington in the near future.

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Reviewed 25 July 2022

So this is the second time we've stayed here. The location is the biggest draw card for us. Two entry points, one on Gilmer Terrace and one on Lambton Quay once you've checked in. A Countdown Metro only a 2 minute walk from this entrance, or a New World metro about 5 minutes in the opposite direction. A standard room is small but cosy and comfortable. Heat pumps will get it warmed up in winter. There is no restaurant on site but they offer room service. Quick 5 minute walk to TSB arena. Plenty of shopping and hospitality venues are near the hotel. Offsite parking is available (at a cost) at a nearby parking building, but of course this is at your own risk as open to the public. Bathroom had a great shower but there was a bit of a smell. Clean though. Will definitely stay again a third time.

Date of stay: July 2022
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Zyrille Manzano, Other at CityLife Wellington, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2022

Kia Ora Bronwyn878,

Thank you for choosing to stay with us again and for sharing your positive review.

I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that we achieved your expectations.

We are happy to learn that our location is convenient for you while you walk around the city. We appreciate your kind words about your experience and I will definitely share your feedback with the rest of the team members.

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for your next booking or visit us online for our best available promotions. Kindly visit Heritagehotels website for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you back to CityLife Wellington in the near future.

Regards,

Zyrille Manzano
Front Office Manager

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Reviewed 14 July 2022 via mobile

Needed accommodation for family of 5 to catch an early morning flight. Really good location right in the middle of town.Super handy to lots of eateries,shops and a supermarket.
Service was excellent , receptionist gave the kids a gift pack with pens etc while they waited for me to park the car.and offered me use of an umbrella (parking is a 2 min walk at the back.ifvthe hotel)

Room was great, 2 bedroom apartment fully kitted out with kitchen facilities which is always handy with the kids.Very clean and tidy. Really comfortable stay will definitely be back next time we are in the Capital.

Date of stay: June 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Zyrille Manzano, Other at CityLife Wellington, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2022

Hi JustinhE3934DA,

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your most valuable and heartwarming feedback.

It's great to learn you had a wonderful time at the hotel. We are fortunate to be centrally located and close to most of the important city highlights. We always strive to deliver superior personalized service to each of our guests and the gift packs for kids are something we feel important for kids as they explore the city. Thanks for highlighting the room facilities and amenities as well as its comfortability and cleanliness. I will definitely share your great feedback to the rest of the wider team.

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for your next booking or visit us online for our best available promotions. Kindly visit Heritagehotels website for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you back to CityLife Wellington in the near future.

Regards,

Zyrille Manzano
Front Office Manager

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Reviewed 9 July 2022 via mobile

Very old and dated rooms, elevator stops at floor 6 so you have to walk up the stairs to get to your room. Internet is super slow. No restaurant, no breakfast. This is not a 4 star hotel at best it is 2 star. Completely overpriced at $1800 for 3 nights. The photos do not represent how old it looks. Very very disappointed do not stay here.

Date of stay: July 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank kimberleyr706
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Zyrille Manzano, Other at CityLife Wellington, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2022

Kia Ora Kimberleyr706,

Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to hear that we didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion.

Our rooms on level 7 are larger compared to the ones on the other floors as those were added to our inventory at a later stage hence why the hotel lift doesn’t operate to that floor however, we always offer our utmost care and assistance to our guests to help them with their luggage. When we allocate our guests to that floor, we consider this as a complimentary upgrade due to the spaciousness of the rooms. Because we were fully-booked on the first 2 nights of your stay, we weren’t able to assist you further. I am certain we could have made alternative arrangements to move you to a different floor if we were aware that you are not happy on level 7.

Regarding the quality of the internet, I am sorry to hear that you had difficulty connecting as we had no record of other rooms reporting a fault or any difficulty connecting to the internet on those days. However, we note that this was escalated to our service provider whose investigation resulted with no findings on the connection and we note that connection to the internet was obtained at a later stage which we believe it might have been due to the device. We have also offered you Mobile Hot Spot however this was declined.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our restaurant operation has been temporarily put on hold however we are aiming to resume this service in the near future.

While we believe that star rating you have provided was something we felt too harsh, as a gesture of goodwill, we have provided you with a discount on your accommodation as well as we waived off the late check out fee as a form of compensation which was accepted by you.

Once again, thank you for your feedback as we strive to achieve the best guest services and aim to provide outstanding experience for all guests.

Regards,

Zyrille Manzano
Front Office Manager

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Reviewed 23 May 2022

Central, safe, supermarket downstairs, warm, spacious, home away from home. We could cook, have friends over, be a little noisey, have cocktails, and enough room to house a few friends in a two bedroom suite.

Date of stay: May 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank Ngahuia
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Zyrille Manzano, Other at CityLife Wellington, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2022

Kia Ora Ngahuia,

Thank you for your amazing review. As we endeavor to offer the best service and facilities that guests need, we are delighted to learn that our location and room features and amenities have made your intimate get-together with friends a memorable one. We are glad you had a wonderful time enjoying the homey atmosphere of the hotel.

Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for your next booking or visit us online for our best available promotions.

We look forward to see you and your friends again on your next stay at CityLife Wellington.

Regards,

Zyrille Manzano
Front Office Manager

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Reviewed 23 May 2022 via mobile

Great room and service. Staff were friendly and helpful organising meals and outings, minimising the stress with travelling with young kids. Very accommodating especially when we made a mistake with booking. We would definitely stay again.

Room tip: Parking availability was good and close to attractions shops and supermarket, room service is good matching if not cheaper than Uber eats
Date of stay: May 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Kieran M
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Zyrille Manzano, Other at CityLife Wellington, responded to this reviewResponded 24 May 2022

Kia Ora Kieran,

Thank you for the glowing review about your recent stay experience. It brings us joy to know that you appreciated the great service rendered by our staff during your visit. We pride ourselves in delivering superior service to ensure that guests like you, are having a wonderful time spending your holidays in Wellington. It is always our pleasure to assist in any way we can to make sure you have a worry-free vacation. Your kind words will definitely be shared to the wider team here at CityLife Wellington.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly for your future bookings or visit us online for our best available promotions. Kindly visit Heritagehotels website for more information.

We look forward to see you and your family on your next visit to Wellington.

Regards,

Zyrille Manzano
Front Office Manager

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