The hotel is situated right in the heart of the city and is a gateway to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. The hotel is just 5 km from the train station, while the airport is 12 km away. It is ideally located for the business traveller, holidaymaker or conference delegate alike.This is a hotel in which service is efficient yet unobtrusive and always accompanied by a warm, friendly smile. The hotel has 149 standard and executive guest rooms and suites. The hotel is air-conditioned and offers guests facilities including a hotel safe, a currency exchange service, a bar, a restaurant, a car park and room and laundry services. The hotel also provides well equipped conference rooms for successful business meetings and seminars.All the rooms are tastefully decorated, spacious and stylish with a number offering panoramic views of the city, the port hills or the majestic Southern Alps. The rooms are en suite with a bathtub and shower. The rooms feature a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, a kitchenette, a minibar, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, and individually regulated air conditioning units.Guests can workout at the hotel's well-equipped gym.Zak's Restaurant provides a truly unique dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a range of seasonal dishes and local favourites in our culinary theatre-style kitchen. Streetside Bar at the hotel is a popular city rendezvous. Overlooking Streetside Bar and the hotel lobby, the Mezzanine Lounge is a secluded spot where guests can enjoy their favourite drink in absolute comfort.