I bet the Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers building in Wellington was a beauty once upon a time. These days it is a distant echo only. And the echo is nothing to be in awe about. I’d say only upsides to this accommodation are price and proximity to the train station, and the bus stop from where I had to catch my bus to Rotorua. It is an old, basic, timeworn hotel with a far from welcoming staff – don’t ask these ones for help as I don’t think you’ll get any… The room I had booked came with a basin, a shared bathroom, and a neighbor – basically a unit of two rooms, a bathroom and a small entrance hall. Didn’t see much of the lady next door, so it worked out fine. I visited Wellington in their winter. Even though it is far from a Norwegian winter, it got a bit chilly at night, but the room had a working heater so I was nice and warm. Another drawback, at least in my eyes, was the hotel being on one side of the city, near most sightseeing spots, making most of the restaurants on the opposite side of the city a brisk walk away. A fair share of shops nearby though.
Website: hotelwaterloo.co.nz
Note: Photo is by Michal Klajban.
I hope you didn’t judge Wellington by its hotels. We stayed there last year at a really nice hotel. I can’t remember the name but it was 5 stars and probably cost a lot more than this one.
Well, Wellington didn’t intrigue me either… Yes, I rarely stay at 5 stars. Don’t spend much time at the hotel, so don’t spend my money here 🙂
I do love art Deco style, a shame the exterior was the best part #citytripping
I like some of it, mostly the pastel versions 🙂
That’s so disappointing! I bet that place was amazing when it first opened. Too bad they let it go downhill…#citytripping
Totally agree!
One to avoid!
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Unless you need a cheap place only 🙂
Pretty queer to hear of bad service in New Zealand. When I was there, everyone I encountered was so chirpy and asking, “How was your day?” #CityTripping
Not these guys 🙂
I don’t understand staff who give poor service and attitude…clearly they are in the wrong professional. I hope it was very cheap Bea! #citytripping
Ha ha 🙂 I guess they just want a job, and beyond that don’t care. Felt like I was disturbing them when I checked in.
Goodness, can you imagine how much better your experience would have been, how much more free publicity they would get, if they just gave you decent service? I have very little time for rude hotel staff. #CityTripping
Totally agree! I like that: “I have very little time for rude hotel staff” 😀
sorry to hear it wasn’t the best place to stay. unhelpful staff are the worst. It is a stunning building, though #citytripping
Outside good, inside not so good 😉
Oh dear – don’t think it’s the hotel for me! It’s always such a shame when you see beautiful buildings like this that don’t live up to their potential
🙂 So true!