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Novotel Hamilton Tainui

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Overview
7 Alma Street PO Box 1, Hamilton 2001 New Zealand See on map
AMENITIES
Free Internet
Parking
Breakfast Buffet
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
Room Service
4.5 Star accommodation
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Booked in using complimentary nights stay with accor card. The room was nice, actually spacious and had a table and chairs as well as the standard furniture. However not well maintained and the shower floor needed repair as neither of us were unable to stop...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank ChrystalHansen
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Overall the Tainui is a nice place to stay , rooms tidy, restaurant nice and staff are generally very good but the concierge is another thing . We have stayed here before and noticed that the concierge are allergic to work. This last visit was...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank TaurangaTraveller12-
Reviewed 18 November 2018

Continuity is the big tip that Novotel needs to look at.Nothing is the same for Le Club members.It changes from Hotel to Hotel.Stop you members from experiencing any disappointments by having things the same.

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Date of stay: November 2018
Thank Jan779
Reviewed 14 November 2018

Everything I've read in other recent reviews was accurate for me. Smooth check-in, comfy bed, GREAT pillows. I also found my room well-appointed, staff most friendly and helpful, and could find no fault. Comparatively, when one looks at where else there is to stay, this...More

Date of stay: November 2018
1  Thank HaljoHal
Reviewed 12 November 2018 via mobile

One night here - smooth check in and check out. Very comfy bed (best night’s sleep in ages) and pillows. Although facing the street my corner room 146 was quiet. Good bathroom great products and lots of fluffy towels. Stain on the carpet was disappointing...More

Date of stay: November 2018
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About
Description
Novotel Tainui is in the heart of the city, on the banks of the Waikato River, adjacent to the Skycity Casino and entertainment complex. The hotel features 177 rooms, an award winning restaurant, lobby bar and More a health club, with gym, sauna, spa and beauty therapies available. Conference facilities are available for up to 350 delegates. Guests have easy access to nearby shopping, dining and entertainment, or relaxing river walks that can be found close by. Less
Hotel class
Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Restaurant
Room Service
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free Internet
Bar/Lounge
Spa
Air Conditioning
Banquet Room
Business Centre with Internet Access
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Concierge
Conference Facilities
Dry Cleaning
Laundry Service
Meeting Rooms
Multilingual Staff
Non-Smoking Hotel
Wheelchair access
Pool
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Beachfront
Awards & Recognition
GreenLeaders Silver level
GreenLeaders Silver level
Hotel Style
Family
,
Onsen
,
Business
,
Romantic
,
Luxury
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
Hotel class
Awards & Recognition
GreenLeaders Silver level
GreenLeaders Silver level
Hotel Style
Family
,
Onsen
,
Business
,
Romantic
,
Luxury
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
Number of rooms
177
Price range
US$117 - US$175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel Hamilton
,
Accor Hamilton Tainui
,
Hamilton Novotel
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Hamilton
Hotel class
Awards & Recognition
GreenLeaders Silver level
GreenLeaders Silver level
Hotel Style
Family
,
Onsen
,
Business
,
Romantic
,
Luxury
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
Number of rooms
177
Price range
US$117 - US$175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel Hamilton
,
Accor Hamilton Tainui
,
Hamilton Novotel
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Hamilton
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Traveller (187)
Room & Suite (69)
Dining (17)
Pool & Beach (3)
Business Centre & Event Rooms (5)
Family and Play Areas (3)
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Questions & Answers
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Chirarn W
10 December 2018|
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Response from Pebz71 | Reviewed this property |
Hi, we had no road noise issues..
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Covent_K
17 November 2018|
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Response from HaljoHal | Reviewed this property |
Not sure, but suspect so. Ring the hotel front desk and ask...the hotel staff is incredibly customer oriented.
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Pipo2968
18 July 2018|
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Response from HaljoHal | Reviewed this property |
No, not the outside directly in front of the hotel and the river bank
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Room Tips
"Third floor, river view"
Sammies2016
1 week ago
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"Accor members get very special treatment. Thanks!!"
Willfish101
2 weeks ago
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"Ask for a room overlooking the Riverbank"
HaljoHal
14 Nov 2018
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"Rooms facing the river are great. You wake up with the sun streaming into your room!"
ColNP
22 Oct 2018
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