Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Several comments highlight cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and unpleasant smells.
Service
9.1
Mixed feedback on service; while some issues were reported, others found it satisfactory.
Location
9.64
Consistently praised for its great location near events and amenities.
Room Quality
7.59
Issues with room conditions reported, including noise and unpleasant odors.
Amenities
9.12
General sentiment suggests standard amenities but a lack of some expected features.
Value for Money
9.08
Value indicated by location and comfort, though some guests mentioned inconsistencies.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Not specifically mentioned, thus reflecting standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.6
Feedback shows a generally positive experience despite several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:08

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Features

Tory Hotel at Century City, formerly Distinction Wellington, offers a range of luxurious amenities for a comfortable stay. From a fitness centre to a washing machine, we ensure that your needs are met with convenience and style.

Modern Accommodation with Stunning Views

Our well-appointed units feature modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, fully equipped kitchenettes, and private bathrooms with a shower. Some units even boast terraces or balconies with breathtaking city views, providing the perfect backdrop for your stay.

Relaxation and Recreation

Indulge in relaxation at our indoor pool or explore nearby attractions like the National War Memorial and Te Papa Museum. With a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi, we strive to make your stay at Tory Hotel unforgettable. Book now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

After booking confirmation, an online check‑in form will be sent via link and must be completed to access your apartment.

Check‑in details will be provided 2 days before arrival. A damage pre‑authorization of 200 (local currency) will be taken during online check‑in and released within 7 business days after check‑out, subject to unit inspection.

We manage multiple units at this location, and the layout of your assigned apartment may vary from the photos shown. If bringing a pet, please be aware that each unit allows only one pet (weighing under 20 kg, at least 1 year old, and house‑trained).

Please note that NZ$50 pet cleaning fee will be collected by the propertyThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WLG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3028 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
• couple • nz
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • nz
1
Highly unsatisfactory. We will never stay at Tory Motels again
Pros:

Location good. We have stayed before

Cons:

There was no one in reception. We couldn't check in. It took 2 hours talking to a person on the phone to eventually get into a room. She couldn't give a code to let us into reception.the only way we could get in was to wait until someone else entered and follow them. It was very poor

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Cushla • extended_group • nz
9
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • nz
8
Convenient nice accommodation
Pros:

Location, parking , 2 bedrooms

Cons:

A few little maintenance things ( not game changers) that I gave feedback on

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • au
8
Great location, modern and very secure.
Pros:

Central. Parking included.

Cons:

Hot water in the shower was luke warm.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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marie • couple • nz
10
70 Tory St was the perfect place to stay, comfortable, great location and it was nice and quiet.
Pros:

70 Tory st was great, it was very clean and quiet, It was nice to have a sliding door to open, Also having a stand up fan was great on a hot night. Very good stocked kitchen as well.

Cons:

I think it was so good I cannot think of anything else you would need.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • extended_group • nz
2
Good location
Pros:

Locatiom

Cons:

Not clean, ripped furniture, rubbish in corner of lounge couch, multiple hairs bathroom floors. Broken lounge chair, very uncomfortable.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Clean and tidy,

Cons:

The suprise $200 deposit after booking no cancellation booking , and the weird humming noise in the bedroom

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • nz
10
Cons:

Finding the most convenient and reasonable car parking nearest to the accommodation

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rahira • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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leigh • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel Maxwell • solo_traveller • nz
6
Average on Tory
Pros:

The location was great,.easy to get around and close to all the key sites.

Cons:

The leather couch and chair were as hard as a rock and equally uncomfortable. I also got sick of having ro enter and re-enter pin numbers to ger into the building and apartment.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jan • family_with_children • nz
9
Excellent location, very comfortable accommodation, made enjoying Wellington very easy.
Pros:

Best location for our purposes and the neighbourhood was much quieter than expected. Easy access and well appointed apartment with comfy beds, lounge and large bathroom plus balcony.

Cons:

Another mirror in the hallway and hooks for hanging coats etc. Otherwise, everything else was very good and we would definitely stay again another time.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • nz
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location and perfect for our group in terms of facilities and bed arrangements

Cons:

The wifi was a little iffy

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • nz
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • nz
10
Excellent, clean tidy and comfortable
Pros:

Comfortable

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Mihos • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • nz
8
Pros:

The location is great - very close to Courtney Place and Oriental Parade. We didn't have a car with us this time and found we didn't need it as we could walk everywhere. The room was very clean and well presented. We had everything we needed and found it comfortable. We really appreciated being able to check in a bit earlier than arranged.

Cons:

The reception is not staffed and we had to provide our ID and Credit Card details online prior - which we were a bit uncomfortable with doing but felt we had no option. We did find staff helpful however when we rang the number provided and it all seemed to be Ok.
The room did get very warm at night and we couldn't seem to find any air con.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee