Wellington accomodation wanted, close to Opera House [Manners St]

[sunhuntin]

just after suggestions of a nice place to stay in wellywood, preferrably with a spa, for a weekend away in may. within walking distance to the opera house. am looking on the aa site, but its hard to judge by photos and dressed up descriptions, so personal experience is requested.

please and thanks in advance!

[ManDownUnder]

just after suggestions of a nice place to stay in wellywood, preferrably with a spa, for a weekend away in may. within walking distance to the opera house. am looking on the aa site, but its hard to judge by photos and dressed up descriptions, so personal experience is requested.

please and thanks in advance!

What's your budget? That's going to afffect things. Check some of the hotels rates - they run some good specials at times - especially off peak and non holidays and weekends.

[Devil]

Wellington has an opera house?

[sunhuntin]

What's your budget? That's going to afffect things. Check some of the hotels rates - they run some good specials at times - especially off peak and non holidays and weekends.

less than $200... got suggested duxton and museum hotel, but im looking at around $300 for ONE night, lol. thats too much, even if the places are lovely.

[Trudes]

That's pretty close to Mermaids, however I'm not sure how warm the water in that tank is, judging by the erect nipples. Sorry, ummmm, with spa bath..... hmmmm, will have a think about it.

[sunhuntin]

That's pretty close to Mermaids, however I'm not sure how warm the water in that tank is, judging by the erect nipples. Sorry, ummmm, with spa bath..... hmmmm, will have a think about it.

im not looking to go swimming, but im sure my girlfriend will want to go have a nosey.:yes: cheers, mrs kd!

[Trudes]

im not looking to go swimming, but im sure my girlfriend will want to go have a nosey.:yes: cheers, mrs kd!

You're welcome as always!

[Pwalo]

Wellington has an opera house?

Apparently. Not too sure about the Opera bit though. Surely there's somewhere more exciting to go than Wellington.

Accomodation depends on what sort of thing you are looking for. As has been said the Duxton's probably the closest. A search on Mr Gore's interwebby would be a good choice.

[merv]

Intercontinental is slightly further away than Duxton but you can get a spa bath room with separate shower with twin shower heads - we stay there at times when we can't be bothered with the trip home and they do good weekend package deals - valet parking too. Also you get free rubber duckys to share the spa with you and a few now grace the cabinet in our ensuite at home.

Guff on website http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/ on normal daily rate for king size spa bath room says:

ROOM DESCRIPTION:

1 KING BED SUPERIOR WITH SPA BATH
39 SQ MTR WITH HIGH SPEED INTERNET AT A CHARGE SPA BATH AND TWIN NOZZLE SHOWER MINI BAR TEA AND COFFEE FACILITIES AIR CONDITIONING IN ROOM MOVIES BATHROBES WORK SPACE VOICEMAIL OPEN WINDOWS SKY TV ROLLAWAY BED AVAILABLE AT CHARGE

Advance Purchase
$257.00 (NZD) PER ROOM, PER NIGHT
TAX: 12.5% PER NIGHT INCLUDED IN RATE EFFECTIVE 9 MAY, 2008 THRU 11 MAY, 2008
EXCLUDES GRATUITY

3 PERSON(S) PER ROOM MAXIMUM

DESCRIPTION:
Special Savings! Reservations require full prepayment for the entire stay at time of booking. Fully non refundable. Prepayment is charged to credit card between time of booking and day of arrival and is non refundable. No refunds if cancelled or changed.

PLEASE NOTE:
Thank you for making your reservation on our web site.

RULES:
- ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED
- MUST PURCHASE AT LEAST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
- CHECK-IN TIME: 03:00 PM
- CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM

DEPOSIT RULES:
A deposit for the entire stay is due at time of booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Canceling your reservation or failing to show will result in a charge for the entire stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply.

[ajturbo]

you thinking of going to the KD Lang show?????

[Madness]

Wellington has an opera house?

Just along from Te Papa, the National Museum.

[sunhuntin]

you thinking of going to the KD Lang show?????

id like to, but unfortunatly susan cant get time off work at the moment, which sucks. we are going to cats instead.:yes:

merv... that sounds good... im not fussy with distance, so long its within walking distance. thanks for that. :scooter: my goal now is to get my credit card down more so i can put the room on it. got a second job today, so thatll help!

[ajturbo]

bummer eh!..

i am going.. :banana:

just need to get a date for that night..:(

anyone???:blink:

[merv]

merv... that sounds good... im not fussy with distance, so long its within walking distance. thanks for that. :scooter: my goal now is to get my credit card down more so i can put the room on it. got a second job today, so thatll help!

Intercontinental would be about an easy 10 minute walk from the Opera House. You OK with directions?

[sunhuntin]

Intercontinental would be about an easy 10 minute walk from the Opera House. You OK with directions?

my partners a former welly girl, so yeh, should be fine. :2thumbsup

ok, now the nest thing: where to eat. am after somewhere nice but not posh posh, yanno? jeans and a tshirt suitable, but still somewhere nice with no kids.

aj... should be a damn good show, i reckon!

[Trudes]

88, 88 Tory Street, yummmm!!

[magicfairy]

If you can wait a bit longer try some of the online, last minute booking sites for really good deals at hotels
http://www.ezibed.co.nz
E.g $175 for a room at James Cook normally around $320. But you can only book up to a month in advance.
Or www.needitnow.com.au
$196 for a Musuem Hotel room.

[Str8 Jacket]

bummer eh!..

i am going.. :banana:

just need to get a date for that night..:(

anyone???:blink:

You paying?

[merv]

ok, now the nest thing: where to eat. am after somewhere nice but not posh posh, yanno? jeans and a tshirt suitable, but still somewhere nice with no kids.


We swear by Hummingbird on Courtenay place - just been there again for dinner tonight, the service is perfect. http://www.hummingbird.net.nz/main.asp?pid=156&sec=156&speed=1

You just choose the portions you want to eat so you can suit the needs of your appetitie. Tohu Sauv Blanc was good too.

[sunhuntin]

We swear by Hummingbird on Courtenay place - just been there again for dinner tonight, the service is perfect. http://www.hummingbird.net.nz/main.asp?pid=156&sec=156&speed=1

You just choose the portions you want to eat so you can suit the needs of your appetitie. Tohu Sauv Blanc was good too.

cheers mr merv... she bullied the accomodation out of me last night and nearly died when i told her, lmfao. should be a damn good weekend. with hummingbird, do you have to make a reservation, or just walk in off the street?

[merv]

cheers mr merv... she bullied the accomodation out of me last night and nearly died when i told her, lmfao. should be a damn good weekend. with hummingbird, do you have to make a reservation, or just walk in off the street?

We just walked in the other night because we were very early before going off to our function at Motorad. Weekends I'd say book.

If you're staying at Intercont did you ask for special weekend package or anything coz they can toss in free wine and chocolates, parking and late checkouts and stuff like that depending on their offers at the time.

[sunhuntin]

the website didnt say anything like that, lol. but thats ok. i booked the room you showed. neither of us can wait. ive printed the evening menue for hummingbird and will take that home for my partner to look at.

thanks again.

[Quasievil]

Halswell motor lodge, ask for a big room out the back in the refurbished house, really nice kinda old fashion style really comfy, I stay there alot, and its at the end of Courtney place AND next door to a bike shop !!

[sunhuntin]

Halswell motor lodge, ask for a big room out the back in the refurbished house, really nice kinda old fashion style really comfy, I stay there alot, and its at the end of Courtney place AND next door to a bike shop !!

cheers quasi, have booked at intercontinental.

ive worked out, so far, this weekend will cost me about $455, and thats not including food. lol.