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( 04-385 0515, 0800 438 505;
www.capitalview.co.nz
; 12 Thompson St; d $125-240; )
Many of the rooms in this well-maintained, multistorey building close to Cuba St do in-
deed enjoy capital views - especially the large, good-value penthouse (sleeps five). All
are self-contained and spruce, and there's free parking.
Victoria Court
MOTEL $$$
( 04-385 710, 0800 282 8502;
www.victoriacourt.co.nz
;
201 Victoria St; d $149-205; )
This central city option continues to deliver satisfaction in the inner city through its spa-
cious studios and apartments with kitchenettes, quality joinery and soft furnishings, and
recently refreshed bathrooms. There are two disabled-access units; larger units sleep up
to six. Free on-site guest parking.
Apollo Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 04-385 1849, 0800 361 645;
www.apollolodge.co.nz
;
49 Majoribanks St; d $140-160, q
$190-240; )
Within staggering distance of Courtenay Pl, Apollo Lodge is a loose
collation of 35 varied units (one and two bedrooms), ranging from studios to family-
friendly units with full kitchen. Nearby apartments available for longer-term stays.
City Cottages
RENTAL HOUSE $$$
( 021 073 9232;
www.citybedandbreakfast.co.nz
; Tonks Gr; d/q $170/200)
These two tiny
1880 cottages sit among a precious precinct of historic Cuba St buildings. Clever conver-
sion has transformed them into all-mod-con, self-contained one-bedroom pads, comfort-
able for two but sleeping up to four thanks to a sofa bed. Stylish, convenient and veerrrry
Cuba. Road noise may be an issue.
CityLife Wellington
APARTMENT $$$
$$$
( 04-922 2800, 0800 368 888;
www.heritagehotels.co.nz
;
300 Lambton Quay; d from $189;
)
Luxurious serviced apartments in the city centre, ranging from studios to three-
bedroom arrangements, some with full kitchen and in-room laundry facilities, and some
with a harbour glimpse. Weekend rates are great bang for your buck. The vehicle en-
trance is from Gilmer Tce, off Boulcott St (parking $15.50 per day).
Ohtel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
