Accor opens The Sebel Wellington in the heart of the Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt — Photo by Accor

The highly anticipated The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt is set to open next week (May 10, 2023), delivering the city's only premium 4.5-star apartment-style hotel.

The new-build 60-room apartment hotel, spanning five levels built by Sarin Investment is centrally located on High Street, overlooking the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour in the distance.

The elegantly decorated rooms offer privacy and space, as well as kitchen facilities and a dining area, allowing for tailor-made self-sufficiency. Providing a range of options to suit all-purpose stays. These include studio (27 sqm plus), one bedroom (45 sqm plus) and dual key exclusively designed for families and groups (27 plus 45 sqm).

Boasting an electric blue colour palette, owner and developer Raman Sarin says The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt design elements have been inspired by the river, and surrounding hills.

The Sebel is a premium brand of Accor - the largest hotel operator in New Zealand.

Finding its home on the ground floor of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt is Grazie - a new Italiano restaurant and pasticceria bringing a slice of authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of Lower Hutt. Produce will be sourced locally where possible with fresh pasta, pizza, breads and pastries made onsite. A relaxed dining space will be available for locals and guests dining inside and alfresco in the surrounding courtyard.

Sarin Hotels have hired 40 staff, the majority of which are local, to work in the hotel and restaurant, creating career opportunities for the local community.

He says The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt opening is also timely with the $700m RiverLink urban development project, which would turn the central city towards Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River and support the revamped central city.

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