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Reviews of VR Hamilton This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central Business District, 3204 Hamilton, New Zealand

#32 of 38 hotels in Hamilton

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3508 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    6.0
    Was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Asked for rooms next to each other, they were on a different floor to each other! Asked for an earlier check in, rooms weren't ready an hour early, but they rushed through the clean so we could get in to one a little early. It was however then not clean, with a plaster and hairs on the bathroom floor. Hole in carpet and toilet ran all night and water came up really high (kid didn't want to use the toilet) and ran all night.

    Location great, staff were patient. Beds comfortable. Kids needed to eat, so the receptionist got us some cutlery from the restaurant and let us eat in the lobby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    6.0
    Close to town
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the flashiest of places but otherwise OK, you get what you pay for, room was a little worse for wear.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Prefer a room facing the main St
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were in a room at the back where the rubbish bins were and it was very noisy early in the morning when the truck came to empty them

    Large room. The place isn't flash but it's not expensive so it's value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a microwave in the room and some utensils for eating

    Perfect for a unexpected stay. Everthing was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was probably very beautiful in its day but now it is very old and a bit creepy.

    The location was perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a very old dated hotel in a great location. While it is fairly tired, it is clean and in a fantastic location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    Central Old World Charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Extra fees for parking, and the place is getting tired but still overall we liked this place

    Spacious room, old school ellegance, central location informative staff gave us some good ideas and directions. Well appointed bathroom, again old world but functional.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    7.0
    Very good room, but see bathroom note above.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom needs a bit of WH&S overhaul. Bath is tricky to enter and leave and slippery. There is a warning on the wall that the floor is slippery when wet - and it is very.

    Central site, good selection of eateries nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noisy hotel guests drinking on their balcony, fist fighting and then having the police have to intervene. Apparently this is also a common weekend occurrence. Not the best when participating in a sporting event and needing to be well rested.

    I liked the aircon as it helped to block out some noise and kept the room cool to sleep in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    5.0
    Average place to stay for the amount we paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Central, historical and unique
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking included and 2pm check in is more logical in the 21st century.

    We could grumble about its age and a few minor challengers but think positive and enjoy some iconic heritage. Room was clean, high ceilings, felt like stepping back in time and imagine how incredible this would have been 50 years ago. Water hot was a bit iffy and apparently no one was taller than 5 feet for a shower back in the day. The toilet flushing can cause mild panic if it will go down…but hey it did! Quiet location for a central place. Parking extra $20 in a tight squeeze. I would recommend parking just is included and change the 3pm checking in as that is silly. But honestly it was not bad for the price and history.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is absolutely ideal. Close to many eateries/cafes and other services which

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    6.0
    Very dated but staff were really obliging
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very dated

    Well located

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was very low to the ground and a little tired. roll together

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    noisy early morning

    location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are not many hotels under 100$ per night in NZ anymore - therefore ok accom for the price you pay Tired building and interior, rooms and hallways slightly creepy but clean and therefore good enough for one or two nights

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    5.0
    My stay was OK but if I were coming back, I'd look for somewhere else.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On top of paying a premium for the room, I had to pay for parking as well! The room was dated and tired and the water pressure was pathetic.

    The staff member we dealt with was very helpful and friendly and the room was clean. I liked the dispensers in the bathroom with shampoo, body wash and body lotion.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom wasn't great. The shower head was low and the mixer was sensitive (scalding hot or cold and for short people only). The toilet didn't seem to flush very well and the cistern took a long time to refill.

    The place is kind of charming. A little dated but also really nice. It's right in the centre of the city so if you want to do anything in town it's a nice and cheap option.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough blankets no heater no cutlery no tv

    Average

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no parking. it took some time to get a park. I had to rush to book in before 10pm.

    location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    5.0
    Bad smell was very irritating but compare with price passable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad smell in the room and slippery and waxy bathroom floor

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room curtains are too small for the windows. Alway had issues with the curtains.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    VR ALL GOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated look scruffy

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

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