U Residence Hotel, WellingtonU Residence Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3.U Residence Hotel is a boutique aparthotel situated in central Wellington, within walking distance of the Central Business District and Te Papa Museum. The property contains 13 rooms, including Queen Studios and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit includes a kitchen, smart TV, and a private balcony with views of the harbour. Facilities on-site feature a gym, laundry services, and air conditioning. The hotel accommodates small dogs for an extra charge, making it suitable for pet owners. While the rooms provide self-catering convenience for business or leisure travellers, the bathrooms are relatively small. The interior design is modern and the atmosphere remains quiet.What stands out

Self-catering kitchen facilities

Harbour views from balconies

Pet friendly policy

Central location

Watch out for

Small bathroom size

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