The Cambridge Hotel, WellingtonThe Cambridge Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $56 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Cambridge Hotel is a 19th-century building situated in central Wellington. It provides a mix of standard hotel rooms and backpacker accommodation, making it suitable for budget travellers and families. Guests can access an on-site bar and restaurant, along with free Wi-Fi in the rooms. The property is located near the Courtenay Place entertainment district and Te Papa Museum. While the hotel offers a central base for exploring the city, some guest feedback indicates that certain rooms feel dated and the bathrooms are shared.What stands out

Central city location

On-site bar and restaurant

Mix of hotel and backpacker rooms

Walking distance to museums

Watch out for

Shared bathrooms

Dated room decor

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