Wellington, New ZealandOriental Bay
Ohtel Wellington
Mid-century harbour townhouse
Oriental Bay Wellington, New Zealand
Opened
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
OhtelMid-century harbour townhouse
Ten rooms sit opposite the water on Oriental Parade, pairing intimate townhouse scale with mid-century modern design.
“Ohtel Wellington, where 10 boutique rooms meld mid-century style with modern comforts.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century modernist chairs and German ceramics collected from vintage shops across New Zealand.
Listed
Oversized two-person soaking tubs sit behind floor-to-ceiling glass screens in opulently tiled bathrooms.
Listed
The ground-floor pantry serves regional cheeses and pastries beside Oriental Bay harbour views.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This is a high-design boutique hotel in the most sophisticated international style, right down to the meticulously curated collection of mid-century modernist furnishings and the racy...glass-walled bathrooms, complete with two-person soaking tubs.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Waitangi Park and the harbour sit across Oriental Parade, with Te Papa and waterfront cafes a short stroll away.
The rooms
Front-facing rooms look across the harbour, and suites add private balconies, record players, and soaking tubs behind glass screens.
Restaurant
Ohtel Pantry
A sunburst clock hangs above wooden tables, where morning specialty coffee gives way to evening tapas and regional wines.
How it began
Architect Alan Blundell trucked an existing Victorian villa off to the countryside before anchoring the concrete frame into the cliff face.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.