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Hippo Lodge Backpackers vs Eichardt's Private Hotel
Eichardt's Private Hotel and Hippo Lodge Backpackers are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eichardt's Private Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hippo Lodge Backpackers. Eichardt's Private Hotel ranks #1 in Queenstown with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Star Service, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
Hippo Lodge Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
4 Anderson Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $24 /night
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Rough Guide
"A couple of suburban houses imaginatively converted into four sections, each with its own bathroom, kitchen and living area."
Lonely Planet
"Well-maintained, relaxed hostel with good views and a correspondingly high number of stairs."
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Eichardt's Private Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
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Marine Parade, PO Box 1340, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $609 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Built more than 150 years ago, when Queenstown was just a grubby lakeside mining town instead of the adventure-sport capital of the world, Eichardt's is the poshest waterfront hotel in town."
Fodor's
"The staff is exceptionally helpful and can arrange anything from a massage to a helicopter ride."
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Star Service
"This exquisite little boutique-hotel occupies one of the oldest buildings in the district right in the heart of the holiday capital's busy shopping area."
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Among the perks are complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars, flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players (the staff has a library of titles to choose from), robes, slippers, hair dryers and irons.
Afar Magazine
"A boutique hotel done in steampunk chic in the heart of Queenstown."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Offering super-chic interiors and no-holds barred luxe, Queenstown's most historic haven – Eichardt's Private Hotel – has bagged the best spot on the lake for shoreside romance."
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