InterContinental Wellington by IHG

We had a harbour view executive room on New Year’s Eve which gave us great views of the fireworks. Breakfast at the executive lounge was excellent. It also had a good sized indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna. Staff were friendly throughout our stay. The hotel is undergoing some renovations due to complete soon which reduced the check in area but otherwise we didn’t really feel the impact.

The question on my mind is would the experience match the pre-restriction visits of the last decade. The answer was an emphatic Yes.||From the moment of the pick up by Benjamin at Wellington airport, I felt the soft charm and reliable, safe pair of hands of yesteryear at work. ||I knew that restoration work was underway on the Ground Floor, but on arrival, I was checked in on the Club Level. It was once in the club lounge that I really felt a sense of the Gold Standard that I had always experienced.||The Lounge has outstanding views, a quiet adult atmosphere and a range of food options which are a match for any Club offer. The staff engage and know their role is to serve, suggest and guide, not simply sit behind a screen.||I was genuinely flabbergasted when I arrived at breakfast, and they asked if I would like my usual Smoothie. Despite everything, years-old records had been retained. bravo!||My room faced the harbour and ticked all the boxes. Most importantly, it was at the end of a corridor so quiet, though I noticed the guests staying seemed to be a throwback to the respectful quiet consideration of others, which these days is sadly under threat far too often. People seemed to know how to use their phones in a considerate manner. These review systems ask you to consider the hotel amenities. However, other guests' behaviour is a very important part of the mix and can have a substantial impact on your enjoyment. ||The pool had been upgraded and was the perfect place for an early morning swim, sauna and hot tub. ||My heart felt thanks to Yumiko Becker, who led the team in Club, the two chefs on duty over the period of my stay, for their inventive cooking and Benjamin and David, my drivers. ||I look forward to returning and bathing in the charm of the IC Wellington.

Such a great location - walking distance to the wharf, restaurants, bars and shopping. Rooms are spacious and amenities are great (byredo, rain shower etc). The bed is one of the most amazing ones I slept on. Gym is new and well maintained.

Had an amazing stay at InterContinental Wellington! Top location, lovely rooms with windows that open for fresh air. The spa with pool, sauna and cold bath was perfect for relaxing. A special thanks to the concierge team —Jason, Zachary, Carlos and Benjamin — who were exceptionally courteous and dedicated, making my stay truly exceptional. Don’t hesitate to ask them for any information or recommendations! Reception was great too,especially Harjinder, who made everything effortless. Don’t miss this place — you might never want to leave!

The hotel is lovely and despite undergoing a renovation, the staff is doing everything they can to make your stay fabulous. Lucy and Kaitlin went out of their ways to ensure top notch service at an extraordinary level. Our wifi seemed slow and Lucy followed up asap and ensured it was fixed and we were taken care of. ! I left a shirt in the room and Kaitlyn had it located and her and Lucy arranged for it to be couriered to Blenheim so that i got it before i left NZ. The cooks at breakfast were also amazing. Rooms have been renoed and are lovely and comfy. Exceptional location and service.

Wonderful hotel in a perfect location. The rooms are extremely comfortable in the pool. Deck is very modern and beautiful. We had to catch a late flight and they were super accommodating and allowed us to stay at the hotel until 2:00 p.m. for no extra charge.

The location is quite good, right in the city center and very convenient for everything. The bathroom fixtures in the guest room are from Hansgrohe and are very easy to use. The bed covers are very soft and comfortable. However, the mattress caused my back to hurt after sleeping on it. The hotel's paid breakfast was very bad. The table was very dirty, and there were small mosquitoes flying all over the dessert counter. During the meal, mosquitoes were also flying around everywhere. The coffee cups were not satisfactory to use, and they were hard to hold with fingers. It was the worst coffee cup I have ever used. The overall breakfast dining environment and experience were far worse than that of the INDIGO in Auckland, which is also under the IHG group. I won't choose this hotel next time I come to Wellington. The details are poor. The scale in the guest room is just for show as it has no battery. The overall feeling is that it doesn't meet the standards of a five-star hotel.

Prime location being next to the Queens Wharf with many dining options, the cable car, and a ten-minute easy walk to the old government buildings and train station.|The hotel lobby/reception was under renovation at the time and the reception was moved to a cramped temporary location on the second floor (when you exit the elevator, you are met with a throng of people), but the staff did their best to manage and offered points for the slight inconvenience. Our room included a bay window, which was nice to peer out at the city.|Overall, a pleasant stay, I would stay here again due to the location and accommodating service, which I appreciated their extra effort despite the renovations.