Rydges Wellington

Swanky room but our hopes for laundry were dashed at the $5/pair of socks pricing. We were also not permitted to pay for our vehicle to remain in the valet parking for a further few hours after check-out, which doesn't seem like a large ask for such an upscale establishment. Nice pool and hot-tub but the sauna directions were a mystery. Located a nice 20m walk from downtown and right beside the ferry though.

Perfecto.nStaff were awesome.nSome noise inside by inconsiderate guests arriving late at night but no noise from outside at all.nLocation perfect, we flew at 6am.nHave stayed probably 4 or 5 x now andnhave already rebooked for my next trip.

While the room was modern and clean, the curtains you could never quite close properly so from 7am onwards, the room was light/sun poking through the gaps. Pillows were too soft so we woke up with stiff necks each morning.nThe breakfast was great, with a lot of options including eggs your way but just wish the coffee was better... or a barista made coffee included in the cost. Unfortunately, we couldn't dine in the restaurant on our last night it was chocka at 8pm and had to wait 45 mins and they wouldn't let us order from main menu of we sat at the bar there were several tables available there so we ordered and had it sent to our room. We would have ordered a starter, main and dessert plus more drinks but didnt want it all sent up at once - this rule didn't quite make sense to us as it was right next to the restaurant.

Nice hotel, close to tsb area 10 min walknStaff friendly and attentive. Portlander in house restaurant buffet breakfast was great. Room had a nice city water view and was quiet. Lobby a bit small for the size of the hotel though.

Just checked into a room on the 14th floor - here for a week for work. 5 months ago I was here again on work and wrote a miserable review 1 star. Today I am pleased to say things have much improved with the room standard and the friendly, helpful service at concierge. I have deleted that review and replacing it with this. Confidence is restored and I will recommend it again. Well done !

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