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The Tennyson


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2 Clive Square East | (formerly Tennyson Motor Inn), Napier 4110, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars
airflore 2 contributions
Wellington
Mar 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is quite old and is situated in the centre of Napier. We had a good price with a free breakfast (buffet with cereals, canned fruits, jam, toast, tea and filtered coffee). The size of the room was ok although the bathroom is small. On our arrival, the check-in was ok, nothing special, just what you need. The parking... more

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3 of 5 stars
summernz 20 contributions
New Zealand
Feb 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Tennyson is in a central location and an easy walk to Marine Parade and the central business area. It is an older hotel, the rooms are dated but of a good size. We had two double beds in our room. The bathroom was tiny but fine. We had our car with us, but had to park it in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
VISITORDevon_Uk 1 contribution
DEVON, UK
Feb 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Happily, we were not put off from booking at the Tennyson by some negative comments that we saw on the net. We can only assume that these referred to the previous management, as it is now run by a family who saw to it that we were HIGHLY SATISFIED with all aspects of the accomodation, which was exceptionally reasonably priced... more

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kiwifriend 1 contribution
dublin
Feb 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we arrived looked and went and stayed elsewhere this is a tired old hotel and the current owners are not suited to the hotel trade avoid at all cost more

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1 of 5 stars
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Scotland
Mar 12, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

Host picked us up from the bus station. He was not very pleasant, unhelpful. TV in rooms supposed to be sky but they were not viewable. Staff seemed over worked, unhappy and very stressed out. Rooms need upgrading more

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ukrokeby, Managers

As the New Managers of the re-named THE TENNYSON we wish to point out that there has been a change in ownership of the property and of management style. THE TENNYSON is now offering a more open approach. All senior staff live on site, all room prices include continental breakfast. We are offering wireless BROADBAND through out the hotel The...

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2 Clive Square East | (formerly Tennyson Motor Inn), Napier 4110, New Zealand