Below is a list of selected hotels in Wellington, some of which are already booked for TypeSHED11. The backpacker accommodations are not pre-booked, but are good options at the budget end. Be sure to book your accommodation soon – the city is booked out the weekend before TypeSHED11!

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‘SORRY’, Courtenay Place, Wellington.

photograph: Bruce Connew 

‘Ruahine Flats’, Dannevirke. From a series of lettering recorded by Australian designer, Andrew Budge, while journeying about New Zealand.

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Holiday Inn

STREET ADDRESS | 75 Featherston Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 499 8686
FAX | +64 4 498 3763
EMAIL | res@holidayinnwellington.co.nz
WEBSITE | http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/660/en/hd/wlgfs
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 280 spacious rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | View website for rates
COMMENTS | Centrally located, downtown on Featherston Street with a spectacular harbour outlook and close to TypeSHED11 venue, Lambton Quay, Victoria University and Wellington Railway Station. 280 spacious accommodation rooms all with kitchenettes including 19 suites with full kitchens. Holiday Inn Wellington offers you Leisure centre facilites, including 17M Lap pool, spa pool, sauna and exercise room. Valet parking available.

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Quality Hotel

STREET ADDRESS | 223 Cuba Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 385 2156
FAX | +64 4 382 8873
EMAIL | info@qualitywellington.com
WEBSITE | www.qualitywellington.com
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 62 suites
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | Queen suite rooms: $170/night including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Please book by telephone or email (not through the website) and quote reference 0080.
COMMENTS | 4 star hotel. Brand new! Just opened in November 2007, and neighbours with the Comfort Hotel. It’s in Wellington’s favourite bohemian street with offbeat shops, cafes and people. 15-20 minute walk to the symposium venue.

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Comfort Hotel

STREET ADDRESS | 213 Cuba Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 385 2153
FAX | +64 4 382 8873
EMAIL | info@comfortwellington.com
WEBSITE | www.comfortwellington.com
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 114 rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | Double rooms: $90/night. Special rate of $80/night for minimum of 5 nights. Rates include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Please book by telephone or email (not through the website) and quote reference 10615.
COMMENTS | 3 star hotel. Simple, comfortable hotel in Wellington’s favourite bohemian street with its offbeat shops, cafes and people. 15-20 minute walk to the symposium venue.

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Ohtel

STREET ADDRESS | 66 Oriental Parade, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 803 0600
EMAIL | ROOM@OHTEL.COM
WEBSITE | www.ohtel.com
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 10 rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | visit website for rates.
COMMENTS | Located in the Capital city’s exclusive seaside neighbourhood of Oriental Bay, is a brand new 10 room boutique Hotel. Ohtel provides true international class Urban Chic. 15 minute walk to the symposium venue.

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The Wellesley

STREET ADDRESS | 2-8 Maginnity Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 474 1308
FAX | +64 4 473 1913
EMAIL | reservations@thewellesley.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.thewellesley.co.nz
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 13 rooms: 6 luxury rooms and 7 executive rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | $236/night including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Please quote reference TypeSHED11 when booking accommodation.
COMMENTS | Originally a gentleman’s club, this quirky boutique hotel features stuffed trophies from hunting trips amongst other things. Small with charming rooms in a very quiet location. Two minute walk to the symposium venue.

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Museum Hotel

STREET ADDRESS | 90 Cable Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 802 8900 or 0800 994 335
FAX | +64 4 802 8909
EMAIL | groupbookings@museumhotel.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.museumhotel.co.nz
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 165 rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | Classic room: $190.12/night. Harbour room: $212.62/night. Rates include Goods and Services Tax (GST). Please quote reference 61133 when booking your accommodation.
COMMENTS | Star rating 4+. Famous for the entire building being relocated 120 metres to make way for Te Papa – the Museum of NZ. 10-15 minute walk around the waterfront to the symposium venue. One block away is Courtenay Place with its bars, restaurants and clubs.

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Quest Wellington

STREET ADDRESS | Cnr Lambton Quay & Hunter Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 916 0700
FAX | +64 4 916 0759
EMAIL | reception@questwellington.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.questwellington.co.nz
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 56 apartments
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | Studio apartments: $125/night excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). 1 bedroom apartments: $145 excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). Rates include in-room continental breakfast packs.
Please quote reference 7686 when booking accommodation. Book by email to jason@questwellington.co.nz or by calling +64 4 916 0700 between 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday (NZ time).
COMMENTS | Boutique style, self-contained apartments in the CBD. Five minute walk to the symposium venue. A quiet spot at night.

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Hotel Ibis Wellington

STREET ADDRESS | 153 Featherston Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 496 1880
FAX | +64 4 496 1881
EMAIL | H3049-RE01@accor.com
WEBSITE | www.ibishotels.co.nz
NUMBER OF ROOMS | 200 rooms
ROOM TYPES AND RATES | $125/night including Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Please quote reference SHE050208 when booking your accommodation.
COMMENTS | 3 star hotel in the CBD, just one street back from the major shopping area. 5 minute walk to the symposium venue. Comfortable rooms. On a street that’s busy during the week yet quiet at night.

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STREET ADDRESS | 1 – 23 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 801 5666
EMAIL | wellington@basebackpackers.com
WEBSITE | www.stayatbase.com
COMMENTS | 24 hour reception. Fully made up beds. Just around the corner is Courtenay Place with its bars, restaurants and clubs.Private Rooms available with ensuite facilities with harbour views. Continental Breakfast available. Travel Desk for all your travel needs. Global Gossip and wireless internet facilities. Innovative luxury Sanctuary floor. 15 minute walk around the waterfront to the symposium venue.

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Downtown Backpackers

STREET ADDRESS | 1 Bunny Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 473 8482
FAX | +64 4 471 1073
EMAIL | db@downtownbackpackers.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz
COMMENTS | Closest hostel to trains, buses and ferry. Located directly opposite Railway Station and close to Shed 11. Facilities include ensuite bathrooms, TV room with Sky TV, games room with pool tables and video games. Self catering kitchen as well as a lively bar and an inhouse café. Located inside Wellington’s Waterloo Hotel, a classic Art Deco building, historically significant. Chosen for the Queen’s 1953 Coronation Tour.

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Wellywood Backpackers

STREET ADDRESS | 58 Tory Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 381 3899
FAX | +64 4 801 5668
EMAIL | info@wellywoodbackpackers.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.wellywoodbackpackers.co.nz
COMMENTS | Free high-speed Internet, spa, laundry, large kitchen/communal area, and a clean and relaxing environment. 10 minute walk around the waterfront to the symposium venue.

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YHA Wellington City 

STREET ADDRESS | Cnr Cambridge Terrace + Wakefield Street, Wellington
TELEPHONE | +64 4 801 7280
FAX | +64 4 801 7278
EMAIL | yha.wellington@yha.co.nz
WEBSITE | www.yha.co.nz
COMMENTS | Ultra clean, modern, bright, fun and friendly. YHA Wellington City is centrally located just off Courtenay Place; close to the waterfront, Te Papa museum, Embassy cinema, cafés, bars, shops and theatres. 15 minute walk around the waterfront to the symposium venue.

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