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Kelvin Hotel

3.0 of 5
Corner Kelvin & Esk Streets, | P.O. Box 1064, Invercargill, New Zealand
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Kelvin Hotel
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

The No.1 thing was right. A comfortable bed. Also a good sized room. Good location in the centre of Invercargill. Needs a facelift to rate higher. Served its purpose for a one night stay. We walked a couple hundred meters around the corner to the Speights Ale House for dinner.

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Bryan T, General Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Thank you for posting your review about your stay at the Kelvin Hotel. I am pleased you had a comfortable stay. We are continually upgrading the Hotel facilities to ensure the Kelvin Hotel retains its 3 plus Qualmark rating. We trust we may be of service again in the future. Kind Regards Bryan Townley More

Dunedin, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Old decor. Needs to updated. Very small room. We got one with two double beds and there was just enough room in between them. You wouldn't want the room for two couples. It's much better for two people. Beds were comfy. Excellent location. Right in the middle of town.

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bury st eds
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

City Center hotel with clean and comfortable rooms with nice restaurant and bar, found all the staff friendly and most helpful, ideal base for trip to Bluff and Stewart lsland, a must, or just wonder around Invergargill a very quiet city and explore!

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

The Kelvin Hotel did not look like much but inside it has an art deco feel and the most wonderful staff. For not much extra they upgraded us to a top floor suite with great views and a wonderful large very modern room with all amenities. In addition the restaurant made Pavlova for us despite it not being on the... More

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Bicester, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Arrived early afternoon in Invercargill and went to the i-site to find accomodation. Reasonable rate which included breakfast for a double with en-suite. Well situated in centre, valet parking and free wifi in lobby. Evening meal and breakfast were very good in the restuarant. Clean and tidy room.

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Sydney and Dinard
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

We decided to stay in Invercargill on the way East and picked the Kelvin Hotel at random. Friendly and efficient check-in and the took care of parking our car after the bags were unloaded. Four of us in two rooms. Both rooms were very, very small but had large bathrooms. In one case the cold tap in the bath did... More

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Bryan T, General Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you for your review of the Kelvin Hotel, I understand your stay was in some of our smaller rooms which had been discounted, we do have a variety of rooms including 3 beautiful suites which provide plenty of extra space. I am pleased to advise that we are in the process of installing in room Wi Fi and plan... More

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

The Kelvin...Invercargill's iconic Post Modern Architecture era multi-storied hotel. A very good standard of service, valet parking and good food for what is a business hotel. A spotless room with a surprisingly good view of the city. Since it's in the heart of the city you have quite a few restaurant choices, for a small city of this size, within... More

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Bryan T, General Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you for your review, I was pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay in our "classic" 1960 style Hotel. Although a lot of upgrading over the years has taken place the Hotel does possess real character. We look forward to being of service again. Kind Regards Bryan Townley General Manager More

Saigon
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16 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Seems like the best option in Invercargill. They valet parked our car, gave us free Internet and allowed for late check out. Located in the center of town within a half block from restaurants and bars. The room was spacious and clean. Not much to do in town but good stopping point when visiting Catlins and or Stewart Island.

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Bryan T, General Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
February 24, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your stay at the Kelvin Hotel. I am pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and our central location. Kind Regards Bryan Townley General Manager More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Helpful staff as wanted to change night, no problem. Room was lovely and clean with great views across the city. Car was parked for us and brought around the next morning when we asked for it. Internet great value and in your room. $5.

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Bryan T, General Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review of the Kelvin Hotel, pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Kind Regards Bryan Townley Hotel General Manager. More

Frankfurt, Germany
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

hotel is central, standard mid-class, nothing was missed, free parking is good. breakfast in the restaurant was awful, thin coffee, bad taste, reminded of a bad canteen, not acceptable for such a high price

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Also Known As:
Kelvin Hotel Invercargill, South Island
Address: Corner Kelvin & Esk Streets, | P.O. Box 1064, Invercargill, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Invercargill
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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#1 Romantic Hotels in Invercargill
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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