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InterContinental Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand · InterContinental · Core Luxury
Wellington architects Peddle Thorp and Montgomery designed this Lambton Quarter tower between Featherston Street and Customhouse Quay, built 1987-89 and opened in 1990 as the Parkroyal Wellington under Southern Pacific Hotels. Bass Hotels bought the property in 2001 and renamed it InterContinental in July 2002. World Travel Awards named it Oceania's Leading Conference Hotel in 2025.
- 236 rooms
- Opened 1990
- Neighborhood: Lambton
- Rooms from 312 sq ft (29 m²)
- Architect: Peddle Thorp and Montgomery
About InterContinental Wellington
- World Travel Awards named it New Zealand's Leading Hotel Suite for 2025, alongside Oceania's Leading Conference Hotel.
- The tower shares its building with the IBM Centre, a Kupe Group and CDL development between Featherston Street and Customhouse Quay.
- Lambton Quay shopping is a three-minute walk; Queen's Wharf on Wellington Harbour is five minutes on foot.
- Entry-level rooms start at 312 sq ft (29 m²).
History
The InterContinental Wellington rises in the Lambton quarter of New Zealand's capital, between Featherston Street and Customhouse Quay. Constructed 1987–1989 to designs by Wellington architects Peddle Thorp and Montgomery, it opened in 1990 as the Parkroyal Wellington under Southern Pacific Hotels.
Bass Hotels & Resorts (later IHG) bought the property in 2001 and renamed it the Hotel Inter-Continental Wellington in July 2002.
Restaurants and bars
- GPO — Restaurant · seasonal seafood
- Two Grey Café, Bar & Eatery — Café · innovative casual meals
Experiences
- Presidential Suite — Described as the Capital's largest hotel room, with a living room, a dining room for up to 8, a presidential work desk and a hand-sculpted Roman bathtub.
- InterContinental Wellington Club Lounge — Lounge spanning the hotel's width, offering bespoke service and exclusive benefits for Club guests.
- Premium Club rooms with Club Lounge access — Premium Club rooms give access to the Club InterContinental Lounge, with panoramic harbour views.
- GPO restaurant — Restaurant featuring seasonal seafood.
- Lobby Lounge — Lounge at the heart of the hotel, used for High Tea or cocktails.
- Harbour view rooms and suites — Rooms and suites overlooking Wellington Harbour, described as iconic.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- New Zealand's Leading Hotel Suite 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Oceania's Leading Conference Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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