Although the hotel is looking a bit tired, it was very clean and the service was friendly and efficient. Our original room was next to a noisy air conditioning unit and we were easily able to change to another room. It was lovely and quiet at night - we didn't hear any noise from other guests or from traffic outside.... More

Right across the road from the Botanical Gardens. Booked for ourselves and two grandchildren. We were given two adjoining rooms and this worked out really well. The hotel is dated but for the price we felt it was good value. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Staff were helpful and the free internet was a bonus. would recommend... More

The hotel does have a musty smell about it and it is badly in need of redecorating. The price was cheap and it did include free Wi Fi which was brilliant. The parking was free which is a bonus. The tv was small and there was no remote which was annoying. The towels were holey and scratchy. One was so... More

Yes, there was a musty smell about the place and some of the carpet was threadbare. At least our room was clean and the price was good. But, as they say, you get what you pay for. Getting information from reception staff was like pulling teeth. A selling point for us was the complimentary shuttle, but the vehicle was off... More

Just as well we didn't spend much time at the hotel. It is probably the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. Didn't feel clean, peeling wallpaper in the room, carpet lifting, lights not working, prehistoric TV, and unhelpful staff.

Yes, it's in need of a makeover. Wouldn't take much to lift it to a higher category as everything is there. Probably needs new carpets, re-staining of varnished woodwork, fresh coat of paint, quite a few minor repairs, new TVs and improved TV reception, etc. But I found the rooms and linen clean. In spite of being on a busy... More

If you have a thing for 70s student digs kitsch complete with worn through carpet and filthy bathroom then the Silveroaks on Thorndon in Wellington is for you. For the rest of us it's best avoided as an insult to the nation's capital. The staff work hard enough with the pig's ear they're given, but the owners deserve a size... More

Upon entering the lobby, the musty smell was the most noticeable thing. We checked in and were told our room was on the top floor. We were in a hurry due to our booking at Zealandia so didn't really notice the room much. We asked the person behind the desk directions to Zealandia (they had brochures on the counter) and... More

I chose this hotel for it's price and location. My room that I booked through expedia included a queen and a single bed. Free breakfast (toast, cereal, juice, tinned fruit) was included in the room price. Towels were changed daily and bed made. My room was large with wardrobe and drawer space. If you are looking for a decent sleep... More