Ohtel Wellington, WellingtonOhtel Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $169 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ohtel Wellington is a small five-star boutique hotel in Oriental Bay, on Wellington's waterfront. It has just ten rooms, each furnished in a mid-century style, with air conditioning, Smart TVs, minibars and free in-room Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant on site, Ohtel Pantry, serving Spanish food, and the hotel welcomes pets and children. Guests rate it highly, with review scores around 8.8 and strong feedback on the location, room size and staff. It suits travellers who want a quiet, personal stay near the water rather than a large full-service hotel. One thing to note: the bathrooms have clear-glass doors, which some guests may find awkward when sharing a room.What stands out

Small ten-room boutique hotel

Waterfront Oriental Bay location

Friendly, attentive staff

Pet-friendly and family-friendly

Watch out for

Clear-glass bathroom doors

Only ten rooms, limited availability

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