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Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre
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8.4

Excellent

106 reviews

106 reviews

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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Crank It Cycles 100 m
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers 250 m
Bar Mode 250 m
Mao Bar 260 m
City Library 300 m
Globe Theatre 300 m
The Shearing Shed 320 m
Te Manawa 340 m
New Zealand Rugby Museum 350 m
Inspire Me 390 m

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 4441 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Palmerston North part of Palmerston North, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Palmerston North Airport. This 4-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Bar

Laundry service

Restaurants

Room service

Value for money8.3
Distance to city center1. Km
Location rating8.8

Rooms available at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.5

Tower Standard Twin
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 double beds
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Heritage Double
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Heritage Superior
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed or 1 queen bed
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Tower Superior Room
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  • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Room #4315132
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    Tower Room
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    • Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
    • Shower and bathtub
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    Heritage Standard Room
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    • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
    • Shower
    • 1 queen bed
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    Heritage Spa Suite
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    • Room size: 44 m²/474 ft²
    • Shower
    • 1 king bed
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    Heritage Standard Room
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    • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
    • Shower
    • 1 double bed
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    Heritage Standard Room
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    • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
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    Frequently asked questions

    Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre have bars on-site?

    Delight in your vacation the best way with a beverage in your hand at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre's bar available right in front of your doorstep for whenever you need a drink or two.

    Does Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre offer laundry services?

    Yes! Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre provides laundry service at your fingertips and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite shirts or dresses clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

    Is car parking available at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre has car park onsite free of charge for guest visitors traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

    What bars are nearby Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    While remaining at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre, take pleasure in your evening or night out at Bar Mode, Mao Bar, and Celtic Inn to make the most out of your nightlife.

    What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre's policy regarding children's bedding considers guests age 12 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

    At what time of the year is Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre most popular?

    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre's most popular month where verified visitors have stayed the most is in October.

    What was the average room rate for Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre been in the past month?

    The typical room rate for Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre in the past month is 208.42 NZD, compared to city's average of 176.87 NZD.

    What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre an average rating of 8.5. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre an average rating of 7.9. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that past Couples' have given to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre an average rating of 8.1. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

    What is the closest airport to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre?

    The closest airport to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre is Hastings Airport, 126.0 km away.

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    What people love about Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

    • 8.8

      Excellent
      Cleanliness

      "The bed and room was great, nicely set out and very clean with a little window."

      Mel

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      April 21, 2022

    • 9.2

      Exceptional
      Staff 

      "Friendly staff,clean room,secured parking,delicious breakfast."

      Danilo

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      February 26, 2022

    • 8.4

      Excellent
      Location

      "Being away from Fitzherbert Ave where most other accomodation is based is a good thing."

      Nick

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      June 5, 2022

    Property ranking|Compared to 61 Palmerston North properties
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    Room comfort score
    8.5/10
    Cleanliness score
    8.8/10
    Service score
    8.7/10
    Location score
    8.9/10
    Better than
    84
    %
    of Palmerston North properties
    Better than
    80
    %
    of Palmerston North properties
    Better than
    77
    %
    of Palmerston North properties
    Better than
    75
    %
    of Palmerston North properties
    Overall rating:

    8.4

    Excellent
    106 reviews
    Cleanliness
    8.8
    Facilities
    7.7
    Location
    8.8
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    What travelers say they love:
    Very nice place to stay would recommend
    Brent from New Zealand
    Couple
    More about Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

    More about Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

    Take a good wander and unveil the wonder of Palmerston North with a stay at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre. No plan is a great plan. Get to whatever interests you in Palmerston North, conveniently with a stay at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre, just 3.8 km from Palmerston North Airport.
    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the hotel. Front desk services including concierge service and luggage storage can assist with your needs.
    Packing light is possible at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel.
    Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television, in-room video streaming and cable TV. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and mini bar at your disposal.
    Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


    Dining and things to do

    Every day at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the hotel's bar. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house shared kitchen.


    Reasons to stay here

    Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 93% cheaper than other options.
    Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 91% of the city's other accommodations.
    Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 83% of accommodations in the city.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Very good
    Facilities

    7.7

    Most talked about facilities

    Housekeeping

    9 mentions

    Internet

    5 mentions

    Food & Dining

    1 mention

    Car Park

    1 mention

    Languages spoken
    • English
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Internet services
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Cleanliness and safety
    • Daily disinfection in all rooms
    • Daily disinfection in common areas
    • Face coverings on staff
    • First aid kit
    • Free face masks
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Hot water linen and laundry washing
    • Individually-wrapped food options
    • Protective screens in common areas
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • Alternative meal arrangement
    • Bar
    • Breakfast [buffet]
    • Kitchen
    • Restaurants
    • Room service
    • Shared kitchen
    Services and conveniences
    • Air conditioning in public area
    • Concierge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Heating in public area
    • Laundry service
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Safety deposit boxes
    • Smoke-free property
    • Smoking area
    • Xerox/fax in business center
    For the kids
    • Babysitting service
    Access
    • Allergy-free rooms
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Front desk [24-hour]
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pets allowed
    • Security [24-hour]
    • Smoke alarms
    Getting around
    • Car park [free of charge]
    • Car park [on-site]
    Available in all rooms
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathtub
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Desk
    • Free bottled water
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe box
    • Ironing facilities
    • Refrigerator
    • Satellite/cable channels
    • Shower
    • Telephone
    • Toiletries
    • Wi-Fi [free]

    Food and dining

    Restaurants on site
    Nosh
    • Cuisine: International, Local
    • Menu: Buffet

    Location

    175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 4441
    Excellent
    Location

    8.8

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Infant 0-1 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
    Children 2-11 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
    Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
    Others
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from14:00
    • Check-out until11:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center1. Km
    Extras
    • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)25 NZD
    The property
    • Number of floors5
    • Number of rooms 85

    Reviews of Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    8.4
    /
    10
    Cleanliness8.8
    Facilities7.7
    Location8.8
    Room comfort and quality8.5
    Service8.7
    Value for money8.3
    High score for Palmerston North
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (29)
    8-9 Excellent (15)
    7-8 Very Good (9)
    6-7 Good (7)
    <6 Below Expectation (6)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (12)
    Jun - Aug (21)
    Sep - Nov (15)
    Dec - Feb (18)

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Nick from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in May 2020

    Great Hotel Great Value ”

    This hotel provided the best price at Level 2 COVID. We were surprised many other accomodation providers in the area did not lower prices or any price lowering was negligible to attract back travellers. Distinction was easy to find, good free secure parking, rooms very clean, bathroom small but functional and clean. Good sound proofing, warm and we had a great stay with welcoming staff.

    Reviewed May 18, 2020

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Christopher from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Superior
    Stayed 1 night in June 2022

    Amazing customer service ”

    We are a little fussy 😂 but the hotel, staff and facilities are perfect for a short break, the restaurant staff were particularly accomodating, we have particularly dietary requirements and the chef went beyond the normal to satisfy our particular needs, well done and a big thank you

    Reviewed June 12, 2022

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Margaret from New Zealand
    Solo traveler
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in May 2020

    Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. ”

    Bars, restaurants and mall on your doors step. CBD. All in walking distance. The hotel has a restaurant, did not eat there but the menu looked amazing. Staff were friendly. Parking in a secure park. Rooms are clean and has all the usual room condiments with a little sewing kit to boot. Has free WI-FI. So if you visit Palmerston North stay here. Very reasonably priced too.

    Reviewed May 16, 2020

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Gwen from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in July 2022

    Nice hotel”

    We enjoyed our stay. Our room was spacious, comfortable bed and had everything we needed. Also enjoyed the bar for a drink or two.

    Reviewed July 03, 2022

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Jade from New Zealand
    Couple
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in May 2020

    Exceptional”

    My dad and i stayed in pmr distinction, it was awesome, room was nice and warm as we arrived late 10pm. Next morning there was an earthquake near by, was scary, but the staff made sure we were ok. Will definitely stay again

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Ruchir from New Zealand
    Family with young children
    Stayed 2 nights in January 2021

    Good and clean hotel with friendly staff”

    Extremely clean property with very friendly staff. Close to parks, shopping, cafes and restaurants. Will stay again for sure.

    Reviewed January 05, 2021

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Donald from New Zealand
    Family with young children
    Tower Room
    Stayed 3 nights in October 2020

    Amazing”

    Amazing stay, staff were friendly and very helpful. Very close to things. Would recommend 100%.

    Reviewed December 05, 2020

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Geraldine from New Zealand
    Family with young children
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 3 nights in November 2021

    Great location ”

    Excellent location, friendly staff, very clean with a unique quaint style to its settings.

    Reviewed December 08, 2021

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    8.8
    Excellent
    Mel from New Zealand
    Solo traveler
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in April 2022

    Excellent”

    First time I've stayed here, many with Distinction at other places and I can say, not one of them is the same! Palmerston was okay, I definitely got what I paid for which in one hand I can't complain but on the other, you kind of have to..The bed and room was great, nicely set out and very clean with a little window. The bathroom was pretty small with a shower curtain that didn't go down to the tray so you're stepping out to a wet floor or a wet bath mat. What I couldn't handle was the neighboring door slamming shut from them coming in and out, it echoed right through the whole room and woke me up with a fright and with being on my own, it wasn't a good feeling..but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

    Reviewed April 21, 2022

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Owen from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 2 nights in July 2022

    Great location !”

    Peaceful, untroubled, comfortable stay at Novotel Distinction Palmerston North, thank you!

    Reviewed July 08, 2022

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Danilo from New Zealand
    Family with teens
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in February 2022

    Exceptional”

    Friendly staff,clean room,secured parking,delicious breakfast. We will definitely come back.

    Reviewed February 27, 2022

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    darrell from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in April 2022

    Exceptional”

    Close to town, shops and restaurants, nice rooms..will stay again

    Reviewed May 02, 2022

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Nick from New Zealand
    Couple
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 2 nights in June 2022

    Nice and Quiet”

    Being away from Fitzherbert Ave where most other accomodation is based is a good thing. It is a notorious drag strip at night and noisy. Distinction room was clean, tidy and only annoyance was its car park was full so had to park on main road and empty car of all valuables.

    Reviewed June 06, 2022

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    8.4
    Excellent
    LJ from New Zealand
    Solo traveler
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in June 2020

    Great helpful staff”

    The rooms although a little dated were very clean, tidy and Well made up. The staff were super polite and helpful. I’ll def choose to stay here again. The car park is secure as well.

    Reviewed June 15, 2020

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Lorraine from New Zealand
    Couple
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in September 2020

    Clean, handy hotel. ”

    Just an average place which is nice for a couple of days.

    Reviewed September 08, 2020

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    7.6
    Very good
    Tania from New Zealand
    Business traveler
    Heritage Double
    Stayed 1 night in June 2021

    GOOD LOCATION”

    Good place for a business stay. Only complaint was the bed was uncomfortable and the pillows cheap and thin, otherwise everything was satisfactory.

    Reviewed June 15, 2021

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    7.6
    Very good
    Brent from New Zealand
    Couple
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in October 2022

    4”

    Very nice place to stay would recommend

    Reviewed November 03, 2022

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    6.8
    Good
    Jill from New Zealand
    Group
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 1 night in June 2022

    It's reasonable accomodation”

    Room OK. Parking an issue. Not enough. No parking accept out on main road. I had noted this was requirement too.

    Reviewed June 06, 2022

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    5.2
    Ellery from New Zealand
    Group
    Stayed 1 night in June 2021

    Chewing gum stuck to bathroom wall”

    I liked the hotel itself and there was good secure parking (even 3 parks for one room which was good), but there was a big piece of chewing gum stuck to the tissue holder on the wall which just makes you think what else hasnt been cleaned when that is so obvious. But what made our stay disappointing was that we had 4 adults to our room but they only gave us 2 towels. We got back from an event around 1230am and were tired, just wanted a shower and go to bed but had to share disgusting towels with each other. The booking was clearly for 4 adults as well.

    Reviewed June 15, 2021

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    2.0
    Aileen from New Zealand
    Group
    Tower Standard Twin
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2022

    Acceptable”

    We did not end up staying in this hotel as there was NO SECURE CAR PARKING as advertised and the male on the check in desk was not helpful at all and said it wasn’t his problem as we had booked through Agoda. Definitely would not recommend this hotel.

    Reviewed October 30, 2022

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