Rydges Wellington, WellingtonRydges Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $118 a night (cached, not a live quote).Rydges Wellington is a 4.5-star hotel situated on Featherston Street in the downtown area. It contains 280 rooms and serves both business travellers and families. The property includes an indoor swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, and an on-site restaurant that offers special diet menus. Guests can access secure or valet parking on the premises. The hotel is located within walking distance of the Te Papa museum and the central business district. While the facilities are comprehensive, some guests find the room decor to be slightly dated and the heating units can be noisy during operation.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool and sauna

Central downtown location

On-site dining with special menus

Secure and valet parking available

Watch out for

Dated room decor

Noisy heating units

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