Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

The location was great, and the facilities were comfortable, allowing us to have a wonderful vacation.

nothing！

Disappointing stay that fell well short of five-star standards. We stayed at this hotel over the Christmas period, an important holiday time for our family, and unfortunately the experience felt much closer to a three-star hotel than a five-star one. In parts, it was reminiscent of a Fawlty Towers experience rather than the level of service we expected from Sofitel. While the Christmas lunch itself was lovely and well done, many other aspects of the hotel were simply not up to scratch. The property is clearly looking tired, and it was surprising to see it still carrying the Sofitel brand. There was no laundry service available for the entire Christmas period, which is very inconvenient for a luxury hotel. Room service was extremely limited, offering little more than party-style snacks such as spring rolls and croquettes, with no proper meal options available. Our room was sold as a “town view,” with a “Juliet Balcony” and this was misleading. The view consisted of a verge leading up to a road with traffic and a car park — not what one would reasonably expect. And as we were on the ground level, I am not sure how it is a balcony? Breakfast was also underwhelming. While the cooked options were acceptable, the buffet selection was disappointing and lacked both quality and variety. Service issues were particularly concerning. On our first night, we requested an extra blanket and a small duvet. The blanket delivered was dirty, and instead of a duvet we were sent a mattress protector with no cover. When we raised this with the hotel, we were shocked to be told that they had run out of blankets and had no spare duvets available. This is a long way from the service standards expected of a five-star hotel, especially during peak holiday season. Overall, this stay did not reflect the quality, service, or attention to detail associated with Sofitel. With some significant investment and a renewed focus on service, this hotel could improve, but as it stands, it does not justify its five-star rating.

Everything

Rooms are starting to get a bit dated

The staff was super friendly and supporting.

The name of the hotel is misleading. The so called Spa is not more than treatments which you can buy and a Hammann where you need to prebook a slot. Due to the name I was expecting at least two of the pretty standard spa facilities as e.g. Sauna, silent room, infrared cabine, whirlpool, … which are accessible for hotel guests e.g from 10am-10pm.

Breakfast was fabulous Reception staff friendly and helpful Location Room

The vibe in bar....boring

Cozy hotel a block from Ferg Burger and the rest of the action. Hotel felt like home literally. Heated floors and towel warmer a big plus. Will visit again

Central location.

Tv to be updated to smart tv expected for the price

Unfortunately this is the lowest rated review of any hotel I have provided based on an underwhelming experience we had at Sofitel Queenstown. It’s disappointing there is not much to say about this hotel and not sure where to start. The arrival - the drive way was overflowing with vehicles and a truck so we stopped where we could expecting a porter to meet us (as we would expect from any other Sofitel property) The porter service was provided by Guest services after we checked in who then moved our car and arranged our bags to be sent to the room. As a Diamond member we were not offered a room upgrade however advised the room we had over looked the lake (2 blocks away) The room - A luxury room booked and unfortunately it is plain and simple. Far from the standard of other hotels under this brand. Usually we walk into a room with excitement and take pictures but nothing to write home about here. The room also had a strange smell which Guest services attended too. The bath plug didn’t work and had broken teeth. Guest services had to come up twice to fix. The gym - Tiny and outdated equipment. On one visit the water cooler was empty and when I informed guest services it took 20 minutes to replenish. Valet parking - Always a wait of 10-20 minutes. One on arrival back to the hotel at 01:00am after a event, we were greeted by the same guest service agent who was on earlier that morning at 07:00am and again the following breakfast shift. It was clear this hotel has a staffing issue which is fine to comprehend however it’s not satisfactory when the hotel is charging $650 a night for a room that would be worth $300 anywhere else. Unfortunately there was never any sign of a hotel manager to discuss these examples with, or did not receive a feeling of welcome here. Club benefits - the staff were fantastic and friendly. All food service came from the kitchen unlike a standard buffet of other Sofitel lounges. Breakfast - the cafe staff were again sensational and remembered our preferences. The food was tasty with À la carte and buffet options available.