The Sebel Wellington Thorndon, WellingtonThe Sebel Wellington Thorndon in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $94 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Sebel Wellington Thorndon is a four-star serviced apartment hotel situated on Thorndon Quay in the Pipitea area. Opened in late 2023, the nine-storey building provides 72 contemporary rooms and apartments. It suits travellers who require self-catering facilities, as accommodations include kitchenettes or full kitchens with ovens and dishwashers. The property is located near the Parliament Buildings and offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and on-site dining. Guests can access a 24-hour front desk and laundry services. While the apartments offer functional living spaces, on-site parking requires an additional surcharge.What stands out

Self-catering kitchen facilities

Modern interior design

Proximity to Parliament

Air conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Parking incurs a surcharge

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