THE METROTEL, New Plymouth – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Modern Studio Accommodations
The Metrotel offers open-plan studio rooms with super king or twin beds. All rooms include self-contained kitchens with a cooking hob, full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster. Rooms feature smart TVs with Freeview and 6 Sky channels, USB charging outlets, free WiFi, and air conditioning. Some studios have step-out balconies with city views. The property has 31 non-smoking rooms, including wheelchair-accessible options and family-friendly two-bedroom mezzanine studios.
Self-Contained Kitchen Facilities
All rooms include fully equipped kitchens with cutlery, crockery, and cleaning supplies. The Compact Studio features a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, microwave, kettle, and toaster. No breakfast service is provided, but guests can prepare meals in their kitchens or visit nearby breakfast cafes like Emmalou Macaron and Coffee House or Cafe Green Door.
Central CBD Location
The Metrotel is at 22 Gill Street in New Plymouth's CBD, a 5-minute walk from the Wind Wand and Coastal Walkway. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki Museum are within walking distance. New Plymouth Airport is a 15-minute drive, and the bus terminal is accessible on foot. The property offers complimentary unallocated off-street parking with 2.6m front entrance clearance and 2.0m rear clearance.
Guest Services Available
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with luggage storage and late arrival options. Services include daily room cleaning, guest laundry facilities (fee applies), same-day dry cleaning, and port-a-cots and highchairs for children. Reception staff provide local brochures and restaurant recommendations for establishments like Area41 (Italian), India Today (Northern Indian), and Laughing Buddha (Cantonese and Peking cuisine).
Local Attractions Access
The hotel provides easy access to Pukekura Park (52ha Garden of National Significance), Brooklands Zoo, and the 12.7km Coastal Walkway. Taranaki was rated the world's second-best region to visit by Lonely Planet. The area hosts the WOMAD festival every March and offers multiple beaches within minutes of the CBD. Egmont National Park and Mount Taranaki are a short drive away.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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