The Honest Lawyer, Ascend Hotel Collection

Well appointed room

We booked the Rose Cottage which was separated from the pub and facing the inlet and the beer garden of the pub The Rose Cottage descriptions are as follows: 1. It is dark both with its lack of natural light and its black decor 2. The garden is constantly full of pub patrons who walk past the window as close as 2 metres giving us no privacy 3. On the second night we were there, the music from the pub filtered loudly through our wall until 11pm 4. The condition of the cottage is drab and in need of renovation 5. There are even persons walking pass our bathroom window We will advise future patrons to consider other options when than the Honest Lawyer

Overall it was a positive experience staying at the Honest Lawyer. There were a couple of times I thought the service needed some improvement. One morning in particular I asked if I could get a coffee and was simply told no without rhyme, reason or the suggestion of where I could get a coffee (I find customer service is often an issue in NZ). The room I was in was very small with no place to put my suitcase. However, the bathroom was ok and the shower good. Meals at the Honest Lawyer are very good and they have a nice selection of beers. Good evening service and nice atmosphere in the pub as well.

Room was okay. But we didn’t realize until we got up to it via a very narrow set of stairs, was that the room was located directly above the pub. Music was playing which we could hear distinctly in our room. Later we went down to the pub and asked how long the music would be playing till and they told us till 9pm. By 9:45 the music was still on and I had to call the front desk. They promptly turned the music off and we could still hear voices from the pub but it wasn’t terrible and didn’t last much longer. Most of the rooms it appears are located on the second floor and I’m not sure how many of those are located over the pub but you may want to inquire ahead of time. Also, the hotel is located right next to the landing and departure path of the airport, so that can get noisy. As far as the room was concerned, it was just okay. A little bit of food (apple, orange and couple of muffins) were included which was nice. But overall the room seemed tired. Would look elsewhere if staying in the area again.

Stayed here before on a couple of occasions during business trips although first time in the cabins at the back of the hotel. Spacious and comfortable room but noise late at night from the bar / restaurant which joins the cabins was annoying, mainly the movement of furniture items by staff. Restaurant food was okay although not as good as it use to be. (New chef??). Will stay here again but in the main part of the hotel.

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful location, very helpful staff, comfortable room, couldn't be better!

To be honest a little run down and in need of some modernisation. Not suited for the business traveler - Whilst a beautiful location and close to the airport you must remember that this is a Public house and the noise can travel late into the night. Breakfast was not available until 9.30am and although a complimentary continental type breakfast was offered the 5 day old muffin was not welcome.....

Friendly and good goody

It was a good place to stay