Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, DunedinScenic Hotel Southern Cross in Dunedin, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 14 of 21 hotels we score in Dunedin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $102 a night (cached, not a live quote).Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is a seven-storey hotel in central Dunedin, New Zealand, originally built in 1883. It has 178 rooms, including eight suites, 110 superior rooms and 60 standard rooms, each with Sky TV, a minibar, fridge, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryer and iron. Guests can use the gym, swimming pool, restaurant, coffee bar, business centre and 24-hour room service, with secure and valet parking on site. The Octagon, railway station, theatres, shops and Otago University are all within walking distance, so it suits both families and business travellers. Reviews average 8.4, though some guests find the building dated and the rooms small.What stands out

Central location near the Octagon

24-hour room service and staff

Gym, pool and restaurant on site

Secure and valet parking available

Watch out for

Building feels dated in places

Rooms can be quite small

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