Title: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Travelers can enjoy local breakfast flavors, grab-and-go coffee, and versatile meeting spaces that accommodate gatherings of all sizes and purposes ## Photo gallery for James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor ![Buffet - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/fd5b0cb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/74f25271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/b2c06bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/48c76916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (Wellington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a luxurious Wellington retreat. Dine at two restaurants, stay fit at the gym, or relax with café coffee. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and two bars are perfect for unwinding after exploring the city. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym £57 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 8 - Jan 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 9 - Jan 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 16 of 16 rooms ### View all photos for Premium Room ![Premium Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/7635fa89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room 8.6 Excellent 15 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/dc72c16c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 8.0 Very good 16 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 645 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Executive Double Room ![Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/092f5e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room 9.2 Wonderful 123 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Executive Twin Room ![Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/05fc035b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 111 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Junior Suite ![Deluxe Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/046199be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Junior Suite 10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Executive Lounge Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LED TV - 646 sq ft - Harbour view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King Suite with Harbour View ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/ad730323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Suite with Harbour View 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Executive Lounge Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LED TV - 645 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Harbour view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/f3d33d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Executive Lounge Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LED TV Pillow menu - 280 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Terrace Room - Sleeps 2 ### Family Room - Sleeps 5 ### View all photos for Terrace Room ![Terrace Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/ca0038f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Terrace Room 8.4 Very good 185 reviews ### Highlights Terrace Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LCD TV Pillow menu - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### Executive Twin Room - Sleeps 4 ### Premium Room - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe Room - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe Junior Suite - Sleeps 2 ### King Suite With Harbour View - Sleeps 3 ### Executive King Room - Sleeps 2 ## You may also like Ad ![King Studio + 1 Single | Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6300200/6300159/85afb145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW Te Aro - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.28432%2C174.77426&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fc6TtsJDbmSklAtXPzJ1l5BVKO0=) 147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011 #### What's nearby - Wellington Cable Car \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Wellington Central Business District \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Lambton Quay \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - TSB Bank Arena \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Te Papa \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Wellington Station - 10 min walk - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Collective Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬3 min walk - ‪Two Grey - ‬3 min walk - ‪Sierra Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Frank's Terrace - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Luxury family-friendly hotel near Te Papa Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge) - Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a lift - A porter/bellboy, tour/ticket information and concierge services - Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking and central location Room features All 269 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 7.8 Good 1,000 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 23 Jan - 24 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=519227&PinnedHotelID=519227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Height restrictions apply for on-site parking - Covered parking on site (NZD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges) - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children - 2 bars/lounges - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Sojourn Cafe and Bar - Whitbys Restaurant ### Things to do - Gym - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room babysitting - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Mini-fridge ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (weekly) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 8 meeting rooms - Conference centre ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 14 floors - 2 buildings - Banquet hall - Built in 1972 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free cot - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Free weekday newspapers - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from NZD 19 for children - Covered self-parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges) - Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a NZD 100 cash bond must be paid at check-in. Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation Parking height restrictions apply ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as James Cook Chancellor James Cook Chancellor Hotel James Cook Grand James Cook Grand Chancellor James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor Wellington James Cook Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington James Cook Wellington James Cook Grand Chancellor James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Hotel Wellington ## Frequently asked questions ### Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor? ### How much is parking at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor? ### What time is check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor? ### What time is check-out at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor? ### Where is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 866 8 - Good 537 6 - Okay 151 4 - Poor 63 2 - Terrible 35 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rahul 21 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good place to stay ##### Rahul Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 28 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good beds, rooms and service. ##### Alexander Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 28 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean with everything we needed and staff were very polite and helpful. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley 19 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities, can’t complain about anything. ##### Hayley Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, spacious and very central, close to all shops and restaurants ##### David Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Qiru 31 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Car park next to highway entrance and elevator down to city center/harbor. Restaurant with panoramic city and harbor view. Great, clean large room. Very nice and helpful staff (especially restaurant staff). Excellent breakfast. ##### Qiru Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan 6 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness The service is very good and the location is perfect for a day in Wellington. ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Talia 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, all staff we encountered were great and the room was clean and comfy. ##### Talia Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla 15 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were qonderful. We dealt with Kenneth who was fabulous to deal with! Everything was seamless and such clean snuggly rooms with fantastic location right in the middle of Lampton Quay. ##### Kayla Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location is fantastic, staff friendly and helpful and great restaurant. Rooms nice. ##### Fiona Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### John 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Generally the Staff were Great especially the Room Maids and Restaurant Teams. The Hotel overall could do with an upgrade with a few renovations. Nothing major just a few minor touch ups. ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M 24 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Service was excellent and the room was clean. Consider a toaster that can manage sourdough or change the loaf size breakfast hot dish covers were on upside down making it difficult to access the food beneath. ##### John M Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirk 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good location for shopping and dining. Great service from staff. ##### Kirk Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dave 25 Dec 2025 Room was noisy and in need of a makeover. Front desk needed more staff. Car parking is sometimes a challenge and is tight. Location is superb. ##### Dave Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla 8 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was perfect, staff were helpful especially when i had to borrow a phone charger. ##### Carla Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy-Leigh 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Was a nice stay and the staff was very friendly ##### Stacy-Leigh Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### WU 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place stay for either business trip and vacations! Very convenient to the go downtown Central Area of Wellington and also lots of good restaurants and shopping places nearby the hotel! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/912ca2de-ce7c-4797-8747-dc44184fb4b7-1758885670262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8c7df33f-9dcb-47a5-b5dc-163b93639cff-1758885669707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed6b3261-8b55-47a8-88ba-a4fd6c03bd57-1758885669725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/425211e0-16b9-4541-9759-09074d36fdc2-1758885670452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### WU Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Newly refurbished rooms - comfy beds and pillow menu ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleisha 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I loved the breakfast set up, (great omelet from the chef)and staff were friendly. Would stay again. ##### Aleisha Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnne 17 Nov 2025 Great location. Room was clean but a bit worn. That said, good value for the money. Staff was friendly and excellent breakfast included ##### JoAnne Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was so convenient being able to take the lift right onto the main shopping strip! Great stay and the restaurant was fab too. ##### Rachel Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayla 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sportless. Very friendly ##### Ayla Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Nice staff, great location ##### Nikki Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very central, walking distance to Wellington sights. Clean good size rooms, and comfortable beds ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raja 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent staff , polite and very helpful ! ##### Raja Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere, part of JdV by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vienna-Hotels-Lindner-Hotel-Am-Belvedere.h1681891.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Carsington Water](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carsington-Water-Hotels.0-l553248634855573145-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [1823 Spinning Block](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clitheroe-Hotels-1823-Spinning-Block.h20830922.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-City-Centre-Edinburgh-Hotels.0-n795054561477521408-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Boathouse Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holyhead-Hotels-The-Boathouse-Hotel.h4644684.Hotel-Information) > > [Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Wellington.h1275.Hotel-Information) > > [Mythic Paros](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paros-Hotels-Mythic-Exclusive-Retreat-Adults-Only.h39090192.Hotel-Information) > > [Rydges Wellington Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Rydges-Wellington-Airport.h30101357.Hotel-Information) > > [Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Nickelodeon-Hotels-Resorts-Punta-Cana.h13145542.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Warwick Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Castle-Hotels.0-l6087637-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Snooty Fox](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-The-Snooty-Fox.h83435597.Hotel-Information) > > [Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-QT-Wellington-Apartments.h5588822.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belfast-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Belfast-City-Centre.h22935103.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Paris 16 Boulogne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Paris-16-Boulogne.h18258099.Hotel-Information) > > [The Longlands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Middlesbrough-Hotels-OYO-The-Longlands-Hotel.h18628981.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6084496-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Hot Tubs in Sligo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sligo-Hotels-Hotels-With-Hot-Tubs.0-0-d3330-tHotelsWithHotTubs.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Larkhall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Larkhall-Hotels.d6123366.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lil's on the Waterfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Lils-On-The-Waterfront.h42084475.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Hounslow (LHR) to Aracaju (AJU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/aju/london-to-aracaju) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/yyz/lhr/toronto-to-london) ### Activities > [Things to do in Scottish Borders](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Scottish-Borders.d6051155.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Kassandra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kassandra.d180586.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/East-Blean-Woods-National-Nature-Reserve-Canterbury.d553248621532509133.Attraction) ### General ---