The hotel combines local spirit with French tradition, creating a
most sophisticated sense of luxury. It comprises 82 elegantly
appointed rooms and suites. The hotel features the restaurant Vie
Brasserie, Nue Lounge, a technically impressive boardroom for
meetings or conferences, The Cellar and LeSpa. The hotel offers
personalized services including concierge, valet parking, in-room
dining and evening turndown. Guests at this air-conditioned
establishment can take advantage of facilities including a lobby
with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency
exchange facilities and lift access to the rooms. WLAN Internet
access is offered (fees may apply), and a laundry service and car
park are also available.
Rooms
Elegantly and luxuriously designed, all rooms feature a Sofitel
MyBed, en suite bathroom with double spa bath and separate rainfall
shower, DVD player with surround sound entertainment system, radio,
LCD TVs with satellite/cable in both the bedroom and bathroom,
personal espresso machine, under-floor heating, wireless Internet
access and special French amenities. A pillow menu and plush New
Zealand possum throws add yet another fine touch. Additional
in-room conveniences include a hairdryer, direct dial telephone,
safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and ironing set.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure guests' comfort year
round. A balcony or terrace also features as standard.
Restaurant & Food
Vie restaurant is located on the 3rd level of the hotel overlooking
a tranquil waterfall and landscaped gardens. Breakfast and Dinner
is created to order using fresh seasonal produce. An impressive
wine list features over 90 local and international wines. In
addition Vie plays host to theme menu weeks, cooking classes,
winemaker's dinners, guest chefs and private wine tasting with
experienced sommelier. Vie delivers a myriad of epicurean
adventures.
Activities & Sport
LeSpa awakens mind, body and spirit with a celebrated range of
traditional Maori rituals and signature European massage and beauty
treatments. It also features a Hammam steam room, hot tub and
specialist far infrared room. A sauna and massage treatments are
offered, and there is a gym available (for a fee). Keen golfers
will find the Kelvin Heights golf course around 16 km away.
Directions, How to get
there
The hotel is located 7 km from Queenstown Domestic and
International Airport - ZQN, or about 15 minutes' drive away.
Starting from Queenstown International and Domestic Airport, head
southwest on Sir Henry Wigley Drive. Take the first right onto
Lucas Place and the first right onto Kawarau Road. Take the third
left onto Frankton Road. Turn right at Stanley Street, cross over
Shotover Street and take a hard left into Duke Street. The hotel is
located at 8 Duke Street.