Good location on Lambton Quay shops at your doorstep. Terrance rooms are a decent size room we had faced the road/motorway. Comfortable beds only thing is I think they forget to put a lock on the wheels as every time we tried to sit on the bed it would move. Bathroom big enough. Internet is free I lobby 15 mins... More

Stayed at this property as part of a conference May 2013. 2 day stay, three nights. Outstanding room apart from the low def TV - reception of signal seemed to be a problem. However - not there to watch Coro st. Comfortable, clean, good size room, with all usual high standard fittings, and accessories. Good location, nice people on staff.... More

My grandson and I arrived early at the James Cook, but a light, airy, clean, spacious room was awaiting us. It is always a pleasure to arrive at the James Cook, to be greeted and welcomed by friendly, smiling staff. The 15-min bus ride from the airport dropped us off at the lift/elevator to the hotel, which was most convenient.... More

Stayed three nights on a work trip. Location is great, which is why we seem to go back to the James Cook again and again. However, rooms and some facilities are getting tired. For example the hotel gym is hot, airless and pretty grotty and it really is time to get rid of shower curtains in the room. Seems very... More

Stayed here on a business trip last week. The hotel is located centrally and has an easy access to lambton quay. The room was big and clean. Bathroom is a bit dated with the shower bath combo in one (with shower curtain) which I am not a fan of. The bed was very comfortable. Room was a bit cold and... More

I enjoyed my stay overall at the James Cook, but a policy of theirs annoyed me to the point I will not be staying there again. Once the combined total of your stay (accommodation and room charges) goes over $1000, they slip a tersely worded letter under your door asking you how you are going to pay. In my case,... More

Wellington seems to lack something in hotel options. Our three most preferred hotels, Museum Art, At Home and and Distinction all have bedding configurations heavily weighted to queen beds. As we like twin options we end up at more mainstream accommodation. The James Cook offers the most central and most variety of bedding options. Don't expect to be delighted and... More

The hotel was very central to all facets of wellington. The room was on the small side for 4 people to share. The rooms always clean. Would stay again anytime. Breakfast buffett was fabulous. The chef at the egg station was excellent.

I needed a central hotel to base myself in Wellington and am glad I stayed at the James Cook Hotel, It couldn't have been a better location! The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. hmmm... apparently tripadvisor wants my review to be 200 characters.. blah blah blah blah.