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Rob E
Kurrajong NSW

Highly recommend The Sofitel, Wellington

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 26 Nov 2022via mobile
We spent 2 very pleasant and comfortable nights here, to wrap up our 12 day self drive holiday around Nth Island, starting in Auckland.

Room is very cosy, well equipped with a large modern bathroom. King bed is very comfortable.

Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Valet parking service is excellent.

Restaurant service and meals are exceptionally good. Full buffet breakfast has lots of options and is reasonably priced. Dinner meals are high quality and the wine list is extensive, albeit, both are a little on the expensive side. The Accor Club dining discount is available for Accor Club Members. There is also a good in room dining menu with lower priced options. Restaurant Manager, Pritek is very attentive and welcoming.

Hotel is well located. Just a 5 minute walk down to Lambton Quay, an easy 20 min walk to Te Papa Museum and a 15 min walk down to the wharf precinct restaurants. The walk back to the hotel is up hill, including stairs up from Lambton Quay to The Terrace. A short taxi / Uber ride is easily accessible if preferred.

Highly recommend
Date of stay: November 2022
Room Tip: If driving, the hotel entry in Bolton Street is very small & tight. Only fits 3 cars, with no...
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 6 Dec 2022
Bonjour Kia ora Rob,

We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Wellington.

It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback about Prateek, our excellent Restaurant Manager at Sofitel. Celebrating our people is of particular importance to us and I know it will energize our staff to share in your kind words.
I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.

Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as magnifique as this one.

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Pramiti VIj,
Assistant Manager
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Reviewed 16 November 2022

A comfortable room with excellent bed, all well furnished except that, as with many other hotels, some drawers for unpacking clothes would be welcome!. Large bathroom was good. Views were not the most scenic from our side. While they may have had some of NZ's widespread issues of recruiting staff post-COVID - the room was serviced rather late in the day, but promptly when we asked - those are probably temporary problems and Melody at the front desk was both welcoming and helpful with our queries. Catering is perhaps not a strong point: we were advised dinner bookings were tight and there was a queue for a breakfast table so we ate elsewhere. But as an international type hotel, no major issues, though costly.

Date of stay: October 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2022

Bonjour Kia ora Radix,

We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Wellington.

It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback especially about the rooms, and the hardware of the hotel. I am also very grateful that you would take the time to mention Melody, our Assistant Manager who checked you in on arrival. We appreciate the feedback regarding housekeeping and will make sure to pas it on to the team. We are glad to note that whilst there were some areas with the scope of improvement- We most certainly shall work harder next time to convert your good experiences to best and earn that desired 100/100 score.

Merci again, and we look forward to your welcome return.

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Pramiti VIj,
Assistant Manager

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Reviewed 10 November 2022 via mobile

We had 2 nights at this stunning Hotel…We were very lucky to get a upgrade to a suite with balcony…
Room had seperate lounge..
Bed super comfy and bathroom was huge…and very clean…
Staff were brilliant and restaurant for dinner is a must…chefs sure make 6 star delicious food…you must book in as soon as you book so you don’t miss out…
Club lounge food is just ok…
A lovely French hotel in Wellington.

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2022

Bonjour Kia Ora Lyndzm,

Thank you so much for your patronage and for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us.

Your feedback is a recognition of the service culture of genuine care and concern for the guest experience. We will certainly convey your encouraging words to our team, I am certain they will be thrilled to read such a positive feedback.

We are committed to offer you the most pleasant and comfortable experience on each of your future visits and look forward to welcoming you back.

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Pramiti VIj,
Assistant Manager

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Reviewed 7 November 2022

We recently stayed 3 nights at the Sofitel and found the bed to be extremely comfortable and the shower was great.we had Club access and enjoyed the afternoon tea and evening canapés. The location was good as everything was walkable although the final hill to the hotel after a big day was a challenge. Valet parking was convenient but very expensive. Breakfast in the Jardin Grill was slightly disappointing.

Date of stay: November 2022
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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2022

Bonjour Kia Ora Janineor,

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

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the service in our Club Lounge and the hotel rooms. I sincerely do regret that the quality during your stay did not meet up to your expectations with regards to the breakfast. Rest assured the gaps that your valuable feedback has highlighted have been addressed with the concerned team. We most certainly shall work harder next time to convert your good experiences to best and earn that desired 100/100 score.

We are committed to offer you the most pleasant and comfortable experience on each of your future visits and look forward to welcoming you back.

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Pramiti VIj,
Assistant Manager

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Reviewed 5 November 2022

This is a world class hotel. The service, the attention to detail and the genuine helpfulness of staff is first rate. Hosted a large full day and evening function here without issue, despite some last minute changes and tricky requests. The facilities are immaculate, the food and beverages are exquisite and the rooms are well appointed and sophisticated. Our delegates thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we will utilise the services of the Sofitel again as a result.

Date of stay: October 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2022

Bonjour Kia Ora Jules and Dan,

Thank you so much for your patronage and for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us.

Your feedback is a recognition of the service culture of genuine care and concern for the guest experience. We will certainly convey your encouraging words to our team, I am certain they will be thrilled to read such a positive feedback.

We are committed to offer you the most pleasant and comfortable experience on each of your future visits and look forward to welcoming you back.

Bienvenue, Nau mai, Welcome,
Pramiti VIj,
Assistant Manager

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Reviewed 4 November 2022

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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Raymond Faulkner, General Manager at Sofitel Wellington Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 29 November 2022

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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