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The Rydges Hotel building located at 75 Featherston Street, Pipitea in Wellington.

Rydges Wellington

With a unique combination of harbour views and city outlooks, Rydges Wellington ticks all the boxes — destination, venue, innovation, and experiences.

Wellington’s leading hotel for luxury and excellence in service, Rydges Wellington has 280 contemporary accommodation rooms, a dedicated conference floor and an award-winning restaurant, Portlander Bar and Grill.

There are five conference spaces on one floor with stylish decor and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. At the forefront of innovation, access the latest technology, state-of-the-art digital integration and high-definition data projectors. From smooth operations to stress-free catering, Rydges’ efficient and friendly staff are experts in the art of events.

A long rectangular table is set up for a fancy dinner for twelve people. The room is dimly lit with high ceilings, large windows.
The Rydges Wellington building at night. It's a large white and glass building on a busy city corner.
A hotel room with a queen-sized bed, an armchair with an ottoman and a large window facing a view of a sunny harbour.
A modern hotel suite with a living room area, workspace, kitchenette and small dining space.

Highlights

  • Centrally located near New Zealand Parliament and Lambton Quay.
  • Versatile conference spaces flooded with natural light, accommodating meetings of up to 220 people.
  • Integrated audio-visual equipment.
  • Generous pre-function space.
  • Award-winning restaurant Portlander Bar and Grill.
  • 280 guest rooms.

Rooms available

Spaces Floor area (sqm) Ceiling height Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-shape Banquet Cabaret Cocktail
Grand Space 325m² 2.5m 230 120 50 50 230 160 300
Space 1 59m² 2.5m 55 30 21 21 40 32 60
Space 2 54m² 2.5m 55 30 21 21 40 32 50
Space 1  and 2 113m2 2.5m 100 48 48 42 70 54 100
Space 3 62m² 2.5m 55 30 21 21 40 32 60
Pre-function space 116m² 2.5m 80       60 50 150

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