Restored Beaux-Arts townhouse
Sunlight filters through restored stained glass across polished parquet floors, leading down to a convivial underground speakeasy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1912 Beaux-Arts landmark by John Currie featuring stained-glass windows and an original sweeping timber staircase.
Notable
Personalized boutique hospitality paired with plush Frette linens, Lalique bath amenities, and a bespoke pillow menu.
Notable
The underground 1866 Speakeasy Bar hosts live music sessions and serves house gin distilled from an 1860s recipe.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Its latest restoration lets those details shine once more. Downstairs, the Gallery Restaurant and a speakeasy bar set the tone for convivial evenings...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Duke Street sits right in central Cambridge, steps from the town square and shady lanes lined with local boutiques.
The rooms
Attic rooms frame mountain views, while select suites feature double vanities and deep soaking tubs wrapped in porcelain tile.
1866 Speakeasy Bar
Set under pressed-copper ceilings in the original basement, the bar pours craft cocktails alongside an intimate music stage.
The Gallery Restaurant
Woven pendants hang over exposed brick and conservatory tables serving European-influenced dishes made with seasonal Waikato produce.
At the table
The garden terrace offers outdoor lounge seating under yellow awnings for casual all-day drinks and light bites.
How it began
Archibald Clements opened the town's first hotel here in 1866, rebuilding in 1912 after fire claimed the original timber structure.
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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.