Mercure Hotel Wellington

Fantastic Views over the Capital from The Terrace

Normally Mercure hotels are not too bad but I cannot tell you if the 3.5 star hotel located on The Terrace still has the quality of its predecessor Terrace Regency where we once stayed for several nights after a nightmare night at a traffic-noise plagued hostel.

So we thought we deserved a special treat and booked in at the then Terrace Regency. It was very elegant, and the service was just incredible. They treated the guests like stars - and the many signed photos on the walls showed that a lot of real stars had stayed there. We loved the rugs in the elevator. They changed it every day and the print on the rugs said: "Have a happy Wednesday", and: "Have a happy Thursday", etc.

We arrived when breakfast time was over but we asked if we could still have a little snack. Suddenly several waiters started running around, and they carried back all bowls with cereals, fruit etc. back into the breakfast room, they cooked eggs, brewed coffee - all at a time when it was normally closed. We nearly felt embarrassed by so much kindness.

Although the hotel restaurant was very nice we wanted to have dinner in a more unique restaurant. They checked out I do not know how many restaurants in town to find us one that served Beef Wellington... and finally gave us a courtesy ride to the city...

Isn't such attention wonderful?

Anyway. As I cannot guarantee you if all this still is the standard you can expect (a reason to test it in the not too far future) just accept my description as a sweet memory from times gone by. If it is not so perfect just enjoy the spectacular panoramic views over the city and harbour - they remain the same. Just make sure you get a room with a view.

Try to get a good deal on the internet. Whereas rack rates are between NZ$ 200 and 300 you can get unrestricted rates from NZ$115 to 177 for the same rooms and hot deals (prepaid, no change, no cancellation) from NZ$105 to 167. Especially on the weekends you have a good chance of getting rooms for about NZ$105 to 115.
(Rates as March 2007)

Unique Quality: Apart from the spectacular view the now Mercure (111 rooms) has a heated indoor swimming pool, and gym and a sauna, and conference rooms, restaurant and bar as well.