We booked to stay here as we were a large group travelling to Wellington for the Rugby World Cup and we could not find anywhere else with enough vacancies to accommodate us. To be fair, they had not hiked the prices up like everywhere else and there are quite a few positives about the place.

The hotel is in Kilbirnie, close to the airport and there is an efficient and free shuttle to and from the airport which operates 24/7. Very handy when ones relatives arrive in the middle of the night! Kilbirnie is not exactly jumping with things to see and do but it is close to Wellington and a taxi is around $17 or there is a shuttle van for $35. There is also a bus stop nearby and a return journey to the CBD is $7. There are also shops, cafes and a supermarket all about 2 minutes walk away.

The reception is warm and inviting and the staff were very friendly and efficient. There is a bar which stays open as long as there are customers and prices are very reasonable (ie not inflated). There is round the clock room service which my mother used and said was satisfactory.

The rooms are large and clean but old fashioned and they could do with a refurbishment. The beds were a little saggy but the bedding was good quality. There was only a bedside table on one side of the bed which was annoying for reading and there were controls for the lights on one side only. The bathroom was nice enough with good towels but the water pressure in the shower was a dribble. In the bedroom there was a fridge, mini bar with reasonable prices, tea and coffee making with biscuits, a flat screen TV and a heater. All of these were fine. I don't know why someone else says there is no wi-fi as there is but it is not free. However the charge is not terrible.

The main problem with this place is the noise. The floors in the corridors are wooden and the walls are thin so you hear everyone else's movements. The hotel is also under the flight path of Wellington airport so if you are a light sleeper, this place is not for you.

I believe that with some investment in refurbishment, this place could be a gem, but it's just not there yet.

The hotel is handy to catch a flight from Wellington. Very close to town to eat out, only thing it let it down is they didn't have a bath in our suite. Apparently all the ones with baths have been taken. It would have been very nice to have a soak after our long road trip down from Auckland.

Mid-winter Wellington and this place has slow old heaters and no electric blanket! Appalling! Served by surly young staff. No lifts and no offer of help to room. One beside table in queen room. Clean, and good bathroom. Must only survive on proximity to airport. As for conference venue for more than day - forget it! No gym no WiFi.

The Hotel served its purpose adequately. Its not a 'flashy' hotel however it was clean and rooms were comfortable. Staff at times did seem busy however when we had trouble working the air conditioning, they sent someone right over and when ordering room service they were always timely, and the food was fine.

I was here for a conference, and it was an appropriate venue. Close to the airport and sufficient in accomodating larger groups. The conference dinner was ok and provided plenty of options. I myself prefer few dishes of quality opposed to plenty of options of varying qualities, which was what we had. The resturaunt is nice, and the buffet was good with plenty of healthy options.

A township is nearby and Pak n Save is a short walk away, if you would prefer to buy your own snacks etc. In short the Brentwood caters to your needs well.