| this polished, modern hotel in a business district is an 11-minute walk from a ferry terminal, a 16-minute walk from wellington botanic garden, and a 17-minute walk from space place at carter observatory. amenities include a fine-dining restaurant and a cosy lobby cafe/bar. valet parking is available (fee). some rooms offer sitting areas and/or kitchenettes. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 1- to 2-bedroom suites feature living rooms, full kitchens and washer/dryers; some add balconies with city views. airy rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipads, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. theres also a fitness room and an indoor pool
Wellington International Airport 17 min
Matiu / Somes Island (39 min)
Harbor and penguins City Gallery Wellington (11 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Harbour (40 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Botanic Garden (7 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. The Weta Cave (18 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Waterfront Walk (7 min)
Harbor and art New Zealand Parliament Buildings (7 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Mount Victoria Lookout (13 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. ZEALANDIA (6 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (4 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Zoo (15 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Space Place at Carter Observatory (13 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Beehive (5 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (6 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Museum (11 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. | 
