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Item: Sofitel Wellington Hotel
Rating: 5
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Ivan T

Singapore, Singapore

153215

Reviewed 4 November 2022

Modern French Luxury Hotel

Ambience
Ambience at Sofitel Wellington exudes an elegant sophistication befitting of modern luxury. The combination of natural light, marble floor tiles, black panelled walls, and plush lounge chairs in cream, brown, and green, appear attractive and comfortable. The open reception appears welcoming and accessible, though the corridors are dark and narrow.

Room
Rooms at Sofitel Wellington are clean, comfortable, and cozy. I stayed at the Superior Room, which features the signature Sofitel 'MyBed', designed to elevate sleep to luxurious heights with its exceptional comfort. The modern bathroom with rain shower, resplendent with white marble and gold lamp finishes, is stocked with French amenities. The in-room wifi is fast and stable, but the smart cable television only has a small amount of channels, though the Bose sound system has good clarity.

Food
Food at Sofitel Wellington is served at the French restaurant Jardin Grill. The kitchen takes pride in serving well-executed, exquisite dishes, everything I had here was excellent. Ingredients are fresh, and dishes made to order with just a short wait. The limited seating means the restaurant tends to be fully booked, and advance reservations are recommended.

Service
Service at Sofitel Wellington is professional and efficient, attentive and welcoming. Guests are promptly accorded attention, with tasks carried out quickly. Housekeeping is hardworking and keeps the place clean. Kudos to Yu Ting and Christian for being so accomodating with requests, and for making each interaction pleasant!

Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Sofitel Wellington is generally pitched at business travellers, with good meeting room facilities and equipment, and plenty of foyer space for networking. Their location in the city centre helps as well, as does the business-esque French dining at the restaurant. Noticed plenty of meetings going on here. Also love how their location is within 30 minutes or less walking distance from the majority of attractions in Wellington.

Date of stay: October 2022

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Bonjour RunningMan0,

Thank you for taking the time to post a candid feedback on your recent experience at Sofitel Wellington.

We are amazed that we could provide a positive experience to you during your stay. It is our constant endeavor to deliver what is best for our guests at Sofitel Wellington.

Our service philosophy motivates us to get into details and deliver efficient services by customizing each experience of our guests. Your feedback and positive affirmation on every aspect of our hotel described so beautifully, will help others make choices to support our hotel.

Positive recognition on platforms like these is what raises the spirits of the team and encourages to serve our guests better, so that they return as families. Yu Ting Su (Melody) & Christian are overwhelmed that they could live up to your expectations!

Thank you again for sharing your experience, We really hope you have another seamless stay with us in future.

Sincerely,

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Komal Sharma,
Assistant Manager

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dennevandersmagt

212

Reviewed 26 October 2022

Four star experience

Four star experience. Unfortunately there was a lack of experience amongst the staff, albeit pleasant there response to customer care / information was poor. The room was fine and room service was good. Unfortunately something was taken from our room which which was unpleasant, when I reported the above there was little if any acknowledgement, which didn’t make for an overall good experience.

Room tip: Don’t leave anything of personal value in your room

Date of stay: October 2022

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Dear Dennevandersmagt,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding your stay and we are pleased to hear that you found the room to be fine and the room service to be good.

However, we are sorry to hear that your overall experience was impacted by the lack of experience amongst some of our staff. We take this feedback seriously and we will work to ensure that our team is properly trained and equipped to provide exceptional service and information to our guests.

We are also extremely sorry to hear that something was taken from your room during your stay. We understand how unsettling and unpleasant this experience can be, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We would like to assure you that we have taken this matter seriously and have taken steps to ensure that this does not happen again in the future.

We apologize for any frustration or lack of acknowledgment that you may have experienced when reporting the issue to our team. We understand the importance of timely and effective communication, especially in situations such as this. We will work to improve our response time and communication skills in such situations.

Once again, we appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our hotel in the future and provide you with the exceptional experience that we strive to deliver.

Warm regards,

Claudia Botto
Marketing Executive

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Steven L

Bridgeton, United States

2

Reviewed 14 October 2022 via mobile

Superlative service, food and atmosphere

The service was excellent. The food was superbly prepared. The recommendation for wines were spot on. Heartily recommend this restaurant. We liked it so much that we ate there three nights in a row. We had a front row table which allowed us to watch our meal being prepared. Furthermore, we were able to interact with the chef and his staff. Nothing could be better. Thanks to all. It made our visit to Wellington better.

Room tip: Make it a point to eat there for a memorable time

Date of stay: October 2022

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Dear Steven,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our restaurant! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service to be excellent and that the food was superbly prepared. It is also great to know that our wine recommendations were spot on and that you enjoyed interacting with our chef and his staff.

We are honored that you enjoyed your dining experience so much that you ate with us three nights in a row! It's always fantastic to hear when our guests are delighted with their meals and the atmosphere of our restaurant.

Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending us to others. It means a lot to our team to receive such positive feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon to enjoy another fantastic dining experience with us.

Warm regards,

Claudia Botto
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Karen W

Christchurch, New Zealand

205

Reviewed 4 October 2022 via mobile

Time and again….

this hotel does not disappoint.
My daughter and I stayed for a long weekend. This hotel continues to be our favourite Wellington destination. This weekend was up there with the best of them
We had a great room overlooking the hills and even a view of the harbour, also a bath to soak in!
This weekend it rained virtually from the time we arrived until departure however our spirits weren’t dampened as we relaxed and enjoyed the ambiance.
We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the Club where we wined and had nibbles before dinner at the superb Jardin Grill.
Between showers we popped out for a 10 minute stroll to the shops and also to the beautiful gardens across the road and the beehive just a short stroll away.
We felt like we were in a luxury resort enjoying the pampering. Thank you so much Sofitel heartists.

Date of stay: September 2022

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Dear Karen,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with us! We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had a great long weekend stay with us and that our hotel continues to be your favorite Wellington destination.

It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed your room, especially the view of the hills and harbor, as well as the opportunity to soak in the bath. We are also pleased to hear that the rainy weather didn't dampen your spirits and that you were able to relax and enjoy the ambiance of our hotel.

Thank you for taking the time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our Club and for indulging in some delicious nibbles before dining at our superb Jardin Grill. It's wonderful to know that you also enjoyed taking a stroll to the nearby shops, gardens, and the Beehive.

We are honored that you felt like you were in a luxury resort and enjoyed our pampering. Thank you so much for your kind words and for recognizing our Sofitel Heartists. We truly appreciate your patronage and we hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable stay.

Warm regards,

Claudia Botto
Marketing Executive

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904NatashaJ

Payangan, Indonesia

2728

Reviewed 10 September 2022 via mobile

Welly weekend

Lovely weekend away with club room access. Loved the room decor and the space provided. Welcome chocolate and water provided on arrival.Club room from 5 to 7pm, adequate selection of non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks provided. A couple of hot dishes and cheese and crackers.
You can also access the club room throughout the day for coffee, soft drinks and nuts, chocolate and chips. Buffet breakfast ok, food often empty. Food to order made quickly and of high standard.Overall great stay areas of service could be improved at check in, in club bar and breakfast. Staff are just a little lack lustre.

Date of stay: September 2022

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Bonjour 904NatashaJ, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience on this esteemed platform. Your feedback and positive affirmation of our rooms decor will help others make choices to support our hotel. While we are glad to learn that your overall experience from receiving the arrival amenity, the club room and club lounge facilities was pleasant, we regret to know that certain aspects of your stay like the check-in, club bar and the breakfast were less than satisfactory. Every feedback is important and is shared with all the team members across the hotel to review on the things we missed and can do better - We certainly are working back to make sure our buffet turnover is improved. We once again Thank You for your feedback, as it enables us to enhance the experience for our guests further!

We look forward to welcoming you back at Sofitel Wellington.

Kind Regards,
Komal Sharma,
Assistant Manager - Front Office

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