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About the Hotel
355 Willis Street,
Wellington,
New Zealand,
6001,
Wellington
Willis Wellington Hotel is centrally located in the vibrant Cuba Quarter of Wellington, New Zealand. This contemporary hotel offers stylish accommodation surrounded by award-winning restaurants and cafes. Its proximity to major attractions and transport options makes it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Location
With only a 20-minute drive from the airport, the hotel provides easy access to and from Wellington’s transport hubs, including train and bus stations within walking distance. Guests can explore nearby attractions, such as the waterfront, museums, and the boutique precinct of Cuba Quarter, all just a short walk away, making for convenient urban exploration.
Rooms
The hotel features 90 well-appointed guest rooms, offering amenities such as flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Room options include Standard Twin Rooms, perfect for sharing, as well as family-friendly Standard Triple Rooms with three single beds. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, featuring premium bedding and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy buffet breakfasts served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the hotel's restaurant. The surrounding area is rich with dining choices, including award-winning restaurants and a variety of cafes known for Wellington’s renowned coffee culture. For those preferring in-room dining, tea and coffee facilities are available in each room.
Leisure & Business
Willis Wellington Hotel hosts six conference rooms that can accommodate up to 400 delegates, making it suitable for various events, from board meetings to large conferences. The hotel's expert team assists with planning, catering, and AV setup, ensuring that events run smoothly. Leisure facilities include a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a sauna, catering to both relaxation and productivity needs.
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The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Delicious Breakfast!
“The breakfast buffet was a standout feature, offering a massive selection of cooked dishes and fresh juices that energized my mornings.” view full review
Fast Wi-Fi!
“I was impressed by the super-fast Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, which made it easy for me to stay connected during my stay.” view full review
Easy Parking Access
“I appreciated the convenience of above-ground guest parking, which made coming and going from the hotel effortless.” view full review
Spotless Room!
“The room was immaculately clean, featuring nice sheets and white towels that made for a comfortable and welcoming environment.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness center
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cribs
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
355 Willis Street,
Wellington,
New Zealand,
6001,
Wellington
Map view
355 Willis Street,
Wellington,
New Zealand,
6001,
Wellington
City landmarks
Museums
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
4700 ft
Access from Wakefield Street and
Cuba Street
2200 ft
Museums
Wellington Museum
4900 ft
Monuments and Landmarks
National War Memorial
3600 ft
Parks
ZEALANDIA Sanctuary
1.5
mi
Botanical Garden
Wellington Botanical Gardens
1.4
mi
Gallery
City Gallery Wellington
3900 ft
Stadiums
TSB Bank Arena Wellington
1.1
mi
Cable Car
Wellington Cable Car
3100 ft
Planetarium
Space Place at Carter Observatory
1.1
mi
15 Buckle Street Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
The Great War Exhibition
2800 ft
63 Boulcott St Lambton Quay Area
Antrim House
4100 ft
Church
St Mary of the Angels
3000 ft
Square
Civic Square
4500 ft
Local Government Building 114 Lambton Quay
Old Government Buildings
1.3
mi
Public Building
New Zealand Parliament
1.3
mi
Alexandra Lookout Rd
Mount Victoria
1.7
mi
Events
Wellington Town Hall
3200 ft
Events
Michael Fowler Centre
3300 ft
Fountains
The Bucket Fountain
2100 ft
1 Rugby St
Government House
1.2
mi
2 Dixon Street Te Aro
Te Aro Park
4000 ft
Parks
Frank Kitts Park
4500 ft
Harbor
Wellington Waterfront
5200 ft
Church
Old St Paul's
1.5
mi
Bridges
City to Sea Bridge
4300 ft
Nearby
Museums
Nairn Street Cottage
1300 ft
Museums
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
800 ft
Museums
National Tattoo Museum of New Zealand
1400 ft
Church
St Peter's on Willis Anglican Church
1700 ft
Restaurants
Palomino Espresso Bar
1500 ft
275 Cuba Street
Kampong Malaysia
1500 ft
33 Arthur Street Te Aro
Raglan Roast Coffee
1600 ft
40 Abel Smith Street Te Aro
Hi tea
2000 ft
195 cuba
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Cafe
2200 ft
167 Cuba Street
Babylon Kebab
2000 ft
193 Cuba Street
Pour and Twist
2100 ft
13 Garrett Street
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Noisy rooms
Limited dining options
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.5
Location
7.6
Service
7.5
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 8 reviews
3/5
based on 473 reviews
6.7
6.7/10based on 2514 reviews
#47 of 51 hotels in Wellington based on Tripadvisor
Tom
United States of America,
April
2024
7.4/10
The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet central area, close to Cuba Street and within walking distance of the CBD and waterfront. The rooms are clean and warm but a bit small and run down. While the service from the friendly staff is commendable, there are slight improvements needed for late check-ins. The dining experience could be better, with certain pricing issues noted. The location is overall well-suited for various activities. Facilities offered are adequate, with some rooms showing signs of wear and tear.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and warm, but some maintenance issues were present such as the shower curtain off hooks and the need for replacements. The rooms tended to be small and run down.
Service
8.0
However, there were some lapses in the check-in process and communication regarding amenities.
Location
8.0
The location is quiet central and well-suited for those visiting Cuba Street, with convenient access to the CBD and waterfront. However, some room aspects like curtains showed wear and tear.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had some issues, including extra charges for specific requests and incomplete pricing for children. However, the meals made up for these shortcomings.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides satisfactory facilities, with noticeable signs of wear in certain areas of the rooms.
Margaret
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.8/10
The hotel offers basic but clean and quite spacious rooms. While the street noise can be bothersome due to the need to keep windows open, the staff goes the extra mile to accommodate guests. The location is convenient for various activities, especially for events at Te Whaea. The dining options may not meet all expectations, but the overall value for money is decent.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were basic but clean and quite spacious, resembling a cheaper motel quality.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, even in light of staff shortages.
Location
8.0
The location works well for Uber transportation and is within walking distance of main shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, with good options after multiple days of breakfast.
Facilities
The hotel offers decent facilities for a comfortable stay.
Convenient location
Noisy rooms
Dennis
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.2/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The room was larger than expected and having a bath was a nice surprise, although the check-in time was a bit delayed. The service was a mixed bag with some great and helpful staff but also instances of unpreparedness. The location was convenient for my activities, although noise from nearby disrupted my sleep. The dining options were satisfactory, with good value for money. The facilities at the hotel were decent.
Rooms
8.0
The room was larger than expected and having a bath was awesome.
Service
7.0
The staff were great and cheerfully helpful, but there were instances of unpreparedness.
Location
7.0
The location was handy to where I needed to be, although there was noise disruption from a group below my room.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good value for money, though some items were not up to par like the English tea.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities at the hotel were decent.
Convenient location
Noise disruption
Walter
United Kingdom,
April
2024
8.2/10
The hotel is conveniently located near Cuba Street shops and eateries, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The rooms provide all the necessary amenities, including a comfortable heating system and a hot shower. While there is no air conditioning, a fan is available upon request. Breakfast can get crowded at times, but the overall location is excellent for both convenience and quiet nights. The hotel staff were accommodating and went out of their way to assist with my check-out and parking concerns.
Rooms
8.0
I found the room to have everything I needed, like a comfortable heating system and a hot shower. Despite the lack of air conditioning, a fan was promptly provided upon request. My room at the back of the building was quiet and adequate for a cozy stay.
Service
9.0
The staff were accommodating and went above and beyond to assist with my parking issue and check-out process.
Location
9.0
The hotel is situated in a very good location, close to Cuba Street shops and eateries, making it convenient to explore the city on foot. It's not too far from the town center, allowing for a pleasant and quiet stay at night.
Dining
7.0
While breakfast was satisfactory, the dining experience was somewhat limited in options and can be expensive considering what is offered. It's disappointing that the kitchen was not open early enough for those with morning ferry sailings.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers essential facilities for a comfortable stay. Laundry services and housekeeping were commendable, ensuring a hassle-free experience during my visit.
Convenient location
Limited breakfast options
Ashley
United Kingdom,
November
2023
6.2/10
The hotel rooms were a mixed bag with a lack of proper cooling causing discomfort, yet they were adequately equipped and relatively tidy. The service varied from unfriendly to superbly helpful, offering tips and impressive assistance. The location was good for specific needs but not central for general convenience. Dining options ranged from basic and not worth the money to excellent with a variety of tasty choices. The facilities had some ups and downs but generally met expectations.
Rooms
5.0
The room was uncomfortably hot with no air conditioning, making it difficult to sleep despite being adequately laid out and clean.
Service
7.0
The service was a mix ranging from not very friendly to outstandingly helpful and lovely, providing valuable recommendations.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was suitable for specific purposes but not centrally located for easy access to amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience varied greatly from basic and not worth the money to excellent with delicious, filling options.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities had their highs and lows but generally served their purpose adequately.
Gary
United States of America,
September
2023
5.4/10
My stay at this hotel had its ups and downs. The room was a bit disappointing, not matching the advertised pictures and lacking in amenities like parking and evening meals. However, the location was convenient for moving around the city easily. The dining experience was mediocre, with food not ready at opening times, but the staff were friendly and smiley.
Rooms
5.0
The room was not as nice as the pictures and lacked advertised amenities like car parking and evening meals.
Service
7.0
The staff were lovely, friendly, and always had a smile, even though they seemed unprepared and chaotic at times.
Location
6.0
The location was handy for moving around the city easily but a bit far depending on preferences.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was mediocre with food not ready at opening times.
Facilities
5.0
Ian
United Kingdom,
July
2023
6.8/10
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the town with close proximity to Massey accommodation, market, and cafes. The rooms are small and hot with no air-conditioning, which may not suit everyone. The service was lacking clear communication but the staff were accommodating during our stay. The dining options were delightful, especially the scrambled eggs, and the facilities were convenient for a short stay.
Rooms
5.0
The room was too small and hot with no air-conditioning.
Service
6.0
The service was somewhat lacking clear communication but the staff accommodated us during our stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the town with close proximity to Massey accommodation, market, and cafes.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful, especially the scrambled eggs.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were convenient for a short stay.
Richard
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.8/10
The hotel provided what we needed for our one night stay, with nice and clean rooms that were very comfortable. However, the lack of AC made them 10 degrees Celsius hotter than outside, even with the window open.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nice and clean, very comfortable and lovely, but lacked AC which made them hot.
Service
7.0
The staff were wonderful, friendly, and helpful, although they could benefit from some training on people skills.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, not too far to walk to the city center with a street that wasn't too busy or loud at night.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was well presented and more than sufficient to start the day, with a good variety of food.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had facilities like laundry service and housekeeping available.
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