Eichardt's Private

One of top 3 best hotels I have stayed, that's counting many Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, SLH, and many others. From reception, to concierge, to bar tender, service is impeccable. It made our anniversary trip so much memorable. And the location is impeccable, right in front of Lake Wakatipu in the middle of Queenstown downtown. If you're in Queenstown, be sure to book Eichardt's. You won't regret it.

Eichardt’s is hard to miss — a stately, historic building situated perfectly in the center of downtown Queenstown facing the lake. Elegant, both inside and out, the hotel is small, intimate and comfortable. My wife and I spent three terrific days at Eichardt’s towards the conclusion of our journey through New Zealand and found it to be exceptional. The staff was easy to communicate with before our arrival, unbelievably responsive, and helped us arrange dinner reservations and an excursion. On arrival, we were shown to our suite, which consisted of a beautifully furnished separate living room, bedroom and large bathroom, with a complimentary minibar, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks. Our room did not have a lake view, but it was consequently very quiet, which I value, especially in a busy and noisy downtown like Queenstown. Guests are invited to enjoy a common living room 24/7 with a view of the plaza and lake, where pre-dinner cocktails and hors douvres are served daily, and delicious cookies are served fresh daily. The included cooked-to-order breakfast is excellent. Staff arranged for us to have dinner in the cozy bar, rather than in the restaurant, and the food was delicious. An off-site gym is made available to guests that want to work out. The staff is very welcoming, attentive, responsive and professional. I doubt there is any hotel comparable to Eichardt’s in all of Queenstown. It was very difficult to depart when the time came. If it is not already apparent, we loved our stay and recommend Eichardt’s highly.

This was the most wonderful hotel in a great location. Service was amazing. Katherine looked after us brilliantly also Sarah. Rohit was great in the restaurant. All the other people working there were amazing. Pre dinner drinks and canapés every night. Whisky and wine included. Lovely sitting in the private lounge. Spectacular views over the lake and walking distance to everything. I would recommend to anyone who wants a small boutique hotel in Queenstown.