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Eichardt's Private Hotel vs Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Both Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa and Eichardt's Private Hotel are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eichardt's Private Hotel scores significantly better than Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa. Eichardt's Private Hotel scores 92 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Frommer's
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8 Duke St, PO Box 1797, Queenstown 9297, New Zealand
From $135 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"Designer digs in downtown Queenstown with an award-winning spa and killer mountain views."
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Lonely Planet
"This giant five-star joint is set right in the heart of town. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but believe us - it's all glitz and glamour inside."
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Travel + Leisure
"An extensive upgrade and expansion in 2010 transformed the ground floor of the 82-room Sofitel Queenstown into a Parisian-style lobby and lounge, as befitting Sofitel's Gallic heritage."
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Star Service
"In the heart of this delightful mountain resort area, this six-story French-flavored boutique-style hotel is an exercise in eclecticism."
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Frommer's
"This is New Zealand’s first Sofitel hotel -- and with bigger rooms, wired concierge, and espresso machines in every room, it’s setting a new standard for service."
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