Wellington's luxury accommodations are concentrated in the central business district, within walking distance of Parliament, Te Papa Museum, and the waterfront. These hotels offer upscale features such as indoor swimming pools, fitness centers, and signature restaurants. Expect nightly rates from $250 to over $500 for a suite.
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington boasts an indoor pool and sauna, along with a restaurant serving a buffet and à la carte breakfast. The Sofitel Wellington, surrounded by botanic gardens, provides Club Sofitel with afternoon tea and the Jardin Grill's manuka wood-fired cuisine. Doubletree By Hilton Wellington, 60 meters from the Cable Car, features Spring restaurant with Asian and European dishes and rain showers in every room.