QT Wellington

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MondayOpen 24 hours.

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ThursdayOpen 24 hours.

FridayOpen 24 hours.

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SundayOpen 24 hours.

90 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington

04 802 8900

From the moment you spot the giant golden hippo standing guard outside, you can tell QT Wellington is a hotel that’s comfortable doing things its own way. Equal parts luxury stay and creative playground, QT offers something far more memorable than a polished room and a place to sleep. It’s the sort of hotel where curiosity is rewarded, where every corridor, corner, and cocktail feels a little unexpected yet distinctly Wellington.

The vibe lands somewhere between quirky indulgence and designer sophistication. Rich textures, bold colours, and dramatic lighting sit alongside one of New Zealand’s most eclectic hotel art collections, creating spaces that feel more like a gallery with room service than a traditional stay. There’s personality everywhere you look, from statement furniture to playful details that stop things ever feeling too serious. Yet for all the visual drama, there’s a genuine warmth too, coupled with the kind of service that makes first-time guests feel like regulars.

Part of what makes QT Wellington so distinctive is its willingness to embrace the unconventional. The building itself has a remarkable backstory, having famously travelled 120 metres along Cable Street in 1993 to avoid unstable harbourside land - a feat of engineering that feels perfectly aligned with the hotel’s enduring taste for the unexpected. 

Then there’s Hippo, the hotel’s signature bar and restaurant, where sweeping harbour views combine with elevated fare showcasing local New Zealand produce through a distinctly French lens. It’s the kind of spot equally suited to a special occasion or an overly ambitious long lunch.

There’s nothing cookie-cutter about QT Wellington. Instead, it offers a playful collision of art, luxury, and escapism, culminating in a stay designed for those who appreciate accommodation with a bit of soul.

Words by John Son & Photography by Anna Briggs

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Location

90 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington

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