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Sofitel Wellington

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and Lambton Quay, Sofitel Wellington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Jardin Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Wellington CBD, a neighborhood in Wellington, Sofitel Wellington is in a shopping district and near the beach. Carter Observatory and Te Papa are cultural highlights and Wellington Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sky Stadium.
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11 Bolton Street, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Papa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sky Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 7 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Ark Teahouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bethel Woods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 32 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Wellington

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Lambton Quay
Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and St Paul's Cathedral, Sofitel Wellington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Jardin Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 60 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jardin Grill

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 60 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sofitel Wellington pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sofitel Wellington?

Valet parking is available for NZD 60 per night.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Wellington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sofitel Wellington located?

Located in Wellington CBD, this luxury hotel is steps from Lambton Quay and New Zealand Parliament Buildings. Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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