This is a very cool spot in the heart of the town. It's very dark inside with artistic photographs and an industrial feel with exposed walls and brick work, we loved it! The room was huge and had not one, but two bathrooms along with lots of storage and a lot of complimentary drinks (rare for a hotel). Despite it's super central location, it was also very quiet at night with little traffic on the road outside, and we were literally a 2-minute walk from the heart of the shopping district. One huge plus also is the brilliant Puffin bar on the ground floor, which is an incredibly cool cocktail bar with brilliant staff and a massive range of drinks which you can enjoy in booths or lounging at the bar. The hotel also provides free (yes, free) coffee and croissants every morning for guests in its beautiful foyer area. The staff were extremely friendly and a joy to deal with, thank you. This is definitely a return-to when we visit the city again!

Loved the little touches. The continental breakfast was welcomed. Staff were brilliant, I was able to borrow an umbrella which was a lifesaver. The industrial feel with luxe touches was unique in a sea of hotels that are trying to emulate each other. The downstairs puffin bar is an added bonus.

The room was very very dark even with lights on , while it gives a certain ambience it wasn't the best light for working. Although there is a drinks station for coffee and tea on the landing I think it would be more convenient to have a kettle inside the room. The mechanics of getting back into the room with a hot drink was a challenge with the key access.

This is a great experience. Quirky but beautifully designed and lots of thought and money has gone into the design.The decor is dark but its very stylish and there is still contrast and natural light. The room feels spacious and the separate toilet works well. The added extras are everywhere and the morning croissants are really good and the orange juice in the room is delicious. Staff were all delightful to deal with and helped with an early morning taxi booking which was appreciated. Loved that they had Real World toiletries as they are my favourite and the addition of a laundry room is a real bonus for travellers .

Very small niggles, not a fan of shower curtains but I get why they did it. Very little shelving space but I moved the treats, plates etc: to the fridge area and used that space. Neither of these things should put anyone off staying.

We loved the location of the property. Also the quirky layout of the hotel room. Having the cool Puffin bar just downstairs was great. The staff were very friendly.

we didn’t like the tea and coffee facilities being outside the room rather than inside. The croissants we received in the morning which was a lovely touch but unfortunately they were raw inside. I did call reception to advise them but they weren’t able to be replaced. We went out for breakfast instead.

I very much enjoyed my stay at The Intrepid Hotel. I received a very warm welcome. My room was very spacious and had all the amenities I required and more. The hotel decor is quirky and helps to give the hotel a unique feel. The hotel's location is also great - 2 mins from Cuba Street - and within easy reach of numerous restaurants and cafes. I also loved The Puffin - lovely wine bar on the ground floor of the hotel serving a number of delicious wines by the glass.

Nothing comes to mind - I particularly appreciated access to the Les Mills gym on Taranaki Street (excellent gym with a range of facilities, equipment and classes).

The rooms are exceptionally designed, every little detail is thought of. From a little shelf to put your keys on, to a ring light in the mirror that’s perfect for doing your makeup/shaving/etc. everything is tailored to your convenience. My partner and I felt incredibly well looked after, especially with all of the complimentary things that are on offer (a tea station outside of your room, fresh croissants available downstairs in the morning, a full stock of toiletries, and so much more). It was a wonderfully personal experience and truly captured to the friendly and eccentric vibe of Wellington. We will absolutely be staying again. Thank you to all the staff at Intrepid.

This was our third stay at The Intrepid. We have experience three different styles of room. It is very relaxed and comfortable and we love the industrial vibe of the decor. The bathrooms are well equipped with things you may have forgotten and we love the fridge and snacks. The clothing racks are practical and there is plenty of room for luggage. Great having Puffin bar downstairs and so many eateries within a short walk. It’s a reasonable Uber fare to the airport. Continental breakfast in the foyer is a good start to the day- warm and fresh.

No negatives

I received a scam Booking.com email after using their service to secure this hotel. Be careful of any email asking to confirm booking. Booking.com didn't take any responsibility for the email and suggested the hotel database was compromised - however; I entered those details into their website. The hotel was apologetic and said they were working on this issue with Booking.com but after looking into this, it appears to be a systemic issue with Booking.com. I will avoid Booking.com in future. This hotel was great, suggest booking directly.

Great styling through the hotel - reception, lobby, bar and rooms. Incredibly spacious and comfortable rooms. Thoughtful little extras - weather card for next day left at turn down, complimentary drinks and snacks, pastries and coffee in the morning. Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome wine bar. Perfect location -just off Cuba Street and close to everything in the city centre.

General atmosphere is amazing and so close to everything. Lovely with the croissants and coffe in the morning. Super comfy beds. Lovely extra touches such as included snacks and juice, and a chocolate fish handed out in the evening. Best location in Wellington.

Weekends can be a bit noisy from Cuba street bars, recommend a bedroom high up for weekends if you are a light sleeper, or stay at this hotel from Sunday to Thursday. Croissants and coffee should be served from 7 or 7:30 on weekdays.