Rydges Wellington

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75 Featherston Street, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand

Guest reviews: 7.8

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HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what struck me first about Rydges Wellington? It’s one of those hotels that actually gets the balance right between business-traveler efficiency and not feeling like you’re sleeping in an office building. I mean, sure, it’s planted right in the thick of the CBD on Featherston Street, but somehow they’ve managed to make it feel less corporate than you’d expect.

The location is honestly pretty brilliant if you think about it – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Lambton Quay (which, let’s be real, is where you’ll end up shopping anyway), and getting to Te Papa or the waterfront is just this easy downhill stroll. What I really appreciated was how quiet the rooms stay despite being surrounded by all that city buzz. I was on the eighth floor facing toward the harbor, and honestly, the double glazing must be decent because I barely heard the morning traffic. The rooms themselves are… well, they’re what you’d call “contemporary comfortable.” Not trying too hard to be trendy, but everything works properly – good shower pressure, decent-sized desk if you need to get work done, and the bed was actually firm enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with a marshmallow all night.

Here’s what nobody tells you though – the staff at check-in actually know Wellington. I asked about decent coffee that wasn’t Starbucks (because, come on), and the guy behind the desk gave me three specific recommendations within walking distance, including this little place on Grey Street that I never would’ve found otherwise. That kind of local knowledge makes a difference when you’re only in town for a few days. The hotel gym is surprisingly well-equipped for the space they’re working with, and if you’re there during winter, you’ll appreciate that the heating actually keeps up with Wellington’s infamous wind chill. Parking costs extra – about what you’d expect in central Wellington – but at least it’s secure and you don’t have to circle the block hunting for a meter. I’d say the 4.5-star rating feels about right; it’s definitely a step up from your standard business hotel, but it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially when you’re paying for location and reliability rather than marble bathrooms and complimentary champagne you probably won’t drink anyway.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 8.4

Comfort: 8.5

Location: 9.0

Free WiFi: 8.6

Facilities: 8.0

Cleanliness: 8.4

Value for money: 7.7

Messine from Australia (23 June 2025)

9/10

The location was great. Room was spacious and facilities were useful.

What could be improved: Nothing much everything was as expected

Cherie from New Zealand (22 June 2025)

8/10

Location. Bed was excellent. Room service breakfast was good and better value than $35 downstairs. $10 room credit per day for no new towels etc was great. What could be improved: Valet Parking was ridiculously expensive and none of the staff knew how to operate a Tesla. The shower head was terrible! They need to change the hand piece to a low...

Cherie from New Zealand (22 June 2025)

8/10

Location. Bed was excellent. Room service breakfast was good and better value than $35 downstairs. $10 room credit per day for no new towels etc was great.

What could be improved: Valet Parking was ridiculously expensive and none of the staff knew how to operate a Tesla.
The shower head was terrible! They need to change the hand piece to a low pressure one.

Rawiri from New Zealand (21 June 2025)

8/10

Bed was really comfy and pillows were great!

Ashlee from Australia (13 June 2025)

9/10

Bed was super comfortable
Staff were accommodating

Beatson from New Zealand (11 June 2025)

9/10

Great Conference event staff

What could be improved: NA

Victoria from Australia (10 June 2025)

8/10

Well located, nice facilities

What could be improved: Had to pay an extra $20 on check in as the tap on facility on their machine “wasn’t working “ Not happy with this even though it was a small amount. Not the best start to our stay!

Emily from New Zealand (9 June 2025)

8/10

The room was really spacious and had a really nice view. It was very clean. What could be improved: The heating unit was putting out cold air when we arrived. Remote and unit were both not working. We went down at 7pm and were told someone would come. Had to go back down around 11:30pm because it was still not fixed and the room was freezing. ...

Emily from New Zealand (9 June 2025)

8/10

The room was really spacious and had a really nice view. It was very clean.

What could be improved: The heating unit was putting out cold air when we arrived. Remote and unit were both not working. We went down at 7pm and were told someone would come. Had to go back down around 11:30pm because it was still not fixed and the room was freezing.

When trying to find the parking for the hotel there were no directions online that we could find to locate where to go. There are limited spaces so we had to park offsite.

Kelly from New Zealand (8 June 2025)

8/10

What could be improved: There was no milk in the room. Had to phone room service, they said they'd send some up. it never came. Had to go down and get some.

Wiola from New Zealand (1 June 2025)

9/10

Atmosphere and food

Neil from New Zealand (1 June 2025)

9/10

Very good. Excellent options and all well cooked and presented.

What could be improved: Had lamb for dinner. One of the worst pieces of meat I have ever been served. Unedible.

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • Antrim House: 900 m
  • Ascot Street: 950 m
  • Civic Square: 1.1 km
  • Old St Paul's: 650 m
  • Turnbull House: 350 m
  • Frank Kitts Park: 800 m
  • Archives New Zealand: 450 m
  • Sparked Grant Verhoeven: 800 m
  • Museum of Wellington City and Sea: 550 m
  • The Botanic Gardens-East Entrance: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kanteen: 150 m
  • Restaurant Shimizu: 50 m
  • Restaurant Portlander: 6 m

Top attractions:

  • Te Papa Museum: 1.3 km
  • Wellington Zoo: 5 km
  • Ataturk Memorial: 10 km
  • Carter Observatory: 1.4 km
  • Nairn Street Cottage: 2.4 km
  • National War Memorial: 2.3 km
  • ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary: 3.4 km
  • Wellington Wind Turbine: 5 km
  • Wellington Botanical Gardens: 1.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lower Karori Reservoir: 3.7 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Freyberg Beach: 2.2 km
  • Hataitai Beach: 4.6 km
  • Worser Bay Beach: 8 km
  • Scorching Bay Beach: 9 km
  • Lyall Bay Surf Beach: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Lambton: 650 m
  • Train Wellington Railway Station: 250 m

Closest airports:

  • Hood Aerodrome: 98 km
  • Wellington Airport: 6 km
  • Kapiti Coast Airport: 52 km

ROOMS

  • Estimated price from: $145. Superior Double or Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $145. Superior King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $155. King Room with City View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $155. Twin Room with City View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $174. Family Package Kids Stay & Eat Free - Superior Double or Twin Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $180. Deluxe King Room with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $183. Family Package Kids Stay & Eat Free - Twin Room City View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $191. Deluxe King Room with Harbour View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $191. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Harbour View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $217. Family Package Kids Stay & Eat Free - Deluxe Double or Twin with Harbour View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $258. Superior King Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
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FACILITIES

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Activities:

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 45 per day.:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Other for your stay:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

HOTEL ADDRESS

75 Featherston Street, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand

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