DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Te Papa

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Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ, 6011
  • Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wellington

Wellington CBD stay.With a stay at this Wellington CBD hotel, you'll be steps from Wellington Cable Car and Wellington Central Business District. Lambton Quay and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Papa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arabica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whitby’s Restaurant & Piano Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5-star luxury hotel near Te Papa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 building
  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington offers 107 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 40 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 39 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 35

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 65 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 39 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

DoubleTree Hilton Wellington Hotel
DoubleTree Hilton Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington Hotel Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience from check in to check out. Room very nicely appointed and enjoyed the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sabrina fei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel, great restaurants in an easy walk, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge Shiv went over and above his role to be helpful and kind Highlight of my stay thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thripura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, handy being in the CBD. Staff were wonderful and rooms nice and large.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay with great rooms and helpful friendly staff, thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Palmerston North

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel right in the centre of Wellington’s shopping district. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff, and nice well appointed room. Also excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic building, spacious room, well appointed, excellent breakfast, great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Ernesto Silva, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAMURAI

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahseim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best Hiltons I have stayed in. The desk staff were wonderful and went over and above. The dining room manager was excellent and the menu likewise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and property was nice but restaurant breakfast menu was terrible. American breakfast was 2 poached eggs with 2 sweet danish on the same plate!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incorrect information provided by hotel related to parking despite us checking ahead of time. Front desk also pushing hard to sell breakfast deal using holiday as an excuse saying nearby shops and restaurants will be close all day which was not true.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carl Gianelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, many dining and shopping options around the area. The toilet sink have tiny moulds which were quite visible to guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025