About this property

Rydges Wellington is centrally located on downtown Featherston Street, and features a unique combination of harbor and city outlooks. The accommodations is ideally located to walk to nearby Lambton Quay, Sky Stadium, Queens Wharf and Wellington Railway Station. This 4 star hotel offers rooms for business and leisure guests with the benefits of modern facilities including free WiFi throughout and leisure facilities. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Chromecast and kitchenettes. There are also apartment-style suites with washer and dryer facilities available. Rydges Wellington also houses the award-winning restaurant, Portlander Bar & Grill. Portlander is a grill house concept with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients and superb cuts of meat.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    buffet breakfast was great. Room was tidy and clean. warm.
  • Gary
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect for our planned train journey early next morning. All our luggage (3 suitcases, 2 cabin bags etc were taken to our room.
  • Heather
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location and friendly staff. Loved the bar/lobby area. Carpet in the hallway leading to the room looks new.
  • Victoria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Bar and Restaurant staff are always friendly. Rooms were clean and warm.
  • Sa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was delicious, offering just the right variety of options. The food was hearty and satisfying for the morning. The room was cosy, and the beds were exceptionally comfortable.
  • Robyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to drive too; easy walking distance from city. The beds are soooooo comfy - like sleeping on a cloud!
  • Navarone
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Double room was very spacious and tidy. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Breakfast had great variety of options.
  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the view from our window of the harbour. Loved the shower and the bed was amazing.
  • John
    United States United States
    The staff were very attentive. Philip at the Restaurant Bar was exceptional.
  • Gail
    United States United States
    Great location - could walk to the Bluebridge Ferry in the morning. Great restaurant too!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Portlander
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Rydges Wellington

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

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

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

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

Front Desk Services

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

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

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

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Rydges Wellington takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For rates that include breakfast, please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for extra guests.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or JCB Card credit cards.

We have valet parking available at the rate of $40 per day. This is subject to availability on arrival and we are unable to pre book this. Only upon arrival we would be able to let you know if we have a space available. Please note the vehicle must be under 6.6 feet in height.

If we do not have any parking here at the hotel, there is a Prime Parking building just a couple of minutes walk away on Stout street. Our reception team can direct you there when you check in.

Please note that a bond may be required at check-in

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rydges Wellington of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Rydges Wellington