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James Cook Hotel Grand


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington 6001, New Zealand

+64 (4) 499 9500 | www.ghihotels.com | E-mail hotel

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3 of 5 stars
glbtrttr   28 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

Booked in fairly late at a rate of NZ$120, so probably shouldn't be complaining. For sub-$100US in a city, it was a decent value. I made the mistake of "upgrading" for $20/night and, after going to my room and wondering what I just spent $20 on, went back to the front desk to ask. Seems that I was in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
patkoaus   97 contributions
Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
Sep 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We recently spent 4 days at the James Cook. We arrived at 1.15am to be told we had been upgraded from a superior to a Club Room, what a wonderful surprise. Our room was spacious and very clean. It had everything we needed, including bathrobes and slippers. We didn't have a view at all, which is a shame. The bathroom... more

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5 of 5 stars
ineedabreak82   10 contributions
Melbourne
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The final stop in our Journey through the North Island was the James Cook. We were upgraded on arrival to an executive room and took advantage of the Club Lounge facilities on the top floor (free breakfast and drinks, etc). Views from the room were lovely and location is suprisingly convenient, if a bit hard to find at first if... more

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4 of 5 stars
KiwiwithKids   4 contributions
New Zealand
Jun 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I had read previous reviews but decided to stay here due to the central location. We drove straight off the motorway into the hotel entrance and our car was valet parked ($18) - almost too easy. Our room had 2 double beds and was certainly adequate for my daughter and myself. I agree the rooms are small, but that is... more

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3 of 5 stars
abates25   12 contributions
Brit in the US
May 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This could have been any other business hotel anywhere else in the world. Our room was nice and a fairly good price. The bathroom was uselessly small - don't expect to shower unless you are shorter than 5'. I still find it abysmal (and this is no reflection per se on the James Cook) that any major hotel charges for... more

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4 of 5 stars
kiwi_karyn   12 contributions
Auckland, New Zealand
Apr 24, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Centrally located for shopping, bit of a walk to find food at night. Our room consisted of 2 double beds and was well decorated. $129 NZ a night. $18 per day parking. We ate at the restaurant one night, $40NZ for the buffet. Good range of food - don't see the old buffet too much these days. We struggled to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Teen05   5 contributions
Ma
Apr 22, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Odd hotel set up. Restaurant on upper floor and looks more like a cafeteria. Decent location near stores and restaurants. more

Just average
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3 of 5 stars
joel76   43 contributions
birmingham UK
Apr 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

Its very difficult to write anything about this hotel as everything about it was just so average. We stayed for 3 nights as part of a longer trip. The room was avergae size and felt neither spotlessly clean or particularly dirty. Bed was Ok. Location was convenient for most things and it was easy to walk down to the harbour.... more

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3 of 5 stars
r223467   5 contributions
Boston
Apr 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

The location could not be more ideal. Right in the middle of the city, walking distance to everything, just phenomenal. Service was good (not great). The rooms are on the small side and "oldish". If you're looking for a prime location in the center of Wellington, this is the place for you. if you're looking for a luxurious hotel, look... more

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3 of 5 stars
GerryMal   8 contributions
London
Mar 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights before catching the ferry to South Island. The location was excellent - most of what we wanted to see was easily walkable. We took a room on the executive floor as this had great views of the harbour and also ha breakfast thrown in. The room was fine - not great, but... more

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  • James Cook Wellington
Address: 147 The Terrace, Wellington 6001, New Zealand