A Brief Note About Visiting Wellington
Wellington is one of the finest capital cities in the world and it's only right to choose a hotel to match while visiting.We offer a free service and hope to inform you of your options with overnight accommodation in Wellington. Wellington has a great array of places to stay, from luxury city centre hotels to laid back B&Bs in the suburbs.
Although Chicago is usually known as 'the windy city', Wellington is the windiest capital city on earth. It is positioned on several smaller peninusulas and on a larger peninsula, all of which juts out into the storm frequented Cook Strait. It actually has a pleasant climate with lots of sunshine, mild winters and warm summers, and the city centre and many suburbs are sheltered by hills, but it's also a great place for kite flying and windsurfing!
Wellington boasts arguably better shopping than Auckland, thanks to a more compact downtown core, and the rich, diverse Cuba Street, which is a little like Auckland's Karagahape Road but far more compact, semi-pedestrianised and European in style.
The city boasts many beaches, even within walking distance of the downtown core, and is a great place for people who like boating. It's nightlife is rich and diverse, with a wide selection of high-class restaurants and bars, plus plenty of options for those who just want to let their hair down and party.
But the city, for a foreign visitor, particularly one from North America or the UK, will seem (and is) extremely safe both during the day and the night compared to places back home. That said, it is possible to find trouble as it is in any city, but incidents are rare and incidences of violent crimes against tourists are almost unheard of.
Wellington for Business Visitors
Wellington, New Zealand, is the most southerly capital city in the world. It houses parliament and government departments and many large corporate businesses, for instance ANZ National Bank Ltd, Civil Aviation Authority of NZ, Contact Energy Ltd, EDS, IBM, Opus International Consultants Ltd, Orica, Telecom Corporation of New Zealand, Tower Financial Advisory Services and Wrightson Ltd. It has a vibrant economy and is well known globally for its quality of living. It has a warm, inviting atmosphere and a wonderful blend of history, recreational and cultural opportunities for the business visitor to explore.Top Business Hotels in Wellington
Any business visit is complimented by staying somewhere that allows you to finish your working day safe in the knowledge that you can relax, eat well and have any last minute business needs attended to.For example the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington is highly praised. A 5 star hotel positioned by the harbour, it is within walking distance of the business district. It boasts a delightful choice of accommodation options, each offering a workspace and refreshments/kitchen. There are secretarial services, courier and a hotel limousine. Currency exchange is also available. Should you need, there are six well-serviced meeting rooms plus two restaurants and bars. To unwind after the day`s meetings there is a luxurious swimming pool, spa and fitness centre.
The Bolton Hotel, another 5 star hotel, is right next to the parliament buildings and is ideally situated for visiting the business district. It has 48 studios as well as 94 bedrooms, each with facilities enabling you to use the room as a private office. The hotel is designed for winding-down with decoration in calm neutral tones complimented by artworks by local artists and historical photographs of Wellington. You will be ensured of delicious food as the Head Chef has won Chef of the Nation title 3 times. There is a transfer service, business centre, gym and swimming pool too.
Only 15mins from the airport is the Quality Hotel Wellington, rated 4 star plus, which nestles in the heart of the Cuba Quarter. It offers extensive conferencing and free broadband internet. Winding down is easy with the relaxing fitness room, swimming pool and spa.
With a stunning view of the harbour the Holiday Inn has 290 rooms, all with kitchenettes. There are four meeting rooms and high speed internet access throughout. The swimming pool, spa and exercise room should help ease your stay.
The Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay stands in a beautiful position overlooking the harbour. Its business centre includes secretarial services and there is an indoor swimming pool. Decorated to reflect the natural colours of the ocean and earth, the hotel is keen to promote sustainability in their everyday routines and to use environmentally friendly procedures wherever possible.
So whatever your business and where ever you decide to stay, when you fly to Wellington you are sure of an experience that will enrich you and your business for a long time to come.