Best hotel experience we have ever had. We've stayed at The Spire twice and tried for a third time last May but they were fully booked :-( so we booked a suite at the Sofitel which absolutely did not compare.
Its pricey but the attention to detail, rooms, flat out luxury makes it worth it. Even Huka Lodge wasn't this perfect.
We were picked up from the airport, no check-in required, shown our amazing amazing room and when we felt hungry, the staff went out and got us Fergs Burgers! And in the morning when I felt like porridge, they brought it to me in bed even though it wasn't on the menu. For us, who were away for our wedding anniversary and had two small children at home, this was the best rest we've had. We did not want to leave the room. The room is so well stocked with books and magazines and you can help yourself to DVDs from their library in reception (which is more like a gorgeous lounge) all that's left to do is pull up the chaise in front of the gas fireplace and chillax. Its simply stunning! And so are the mainly french staff that are so unbelievably accommodating ;-)
It is down an alleyway which can get fairly noisy late into the night over weekends but the double glazing helps.
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