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U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.
A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is $136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

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181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with chairs.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, desk, chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a kitchen area.

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Studio + 1 Single

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

King Studio + 1 Single

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall piece, and built-in shelving.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Queen Studio + 1 Single

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Queen Studio + 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of buildings.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a phone.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a view of the city.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

With a stay at U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Central Business District. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Te Aro Pa.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Papa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 17 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zephyr Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panhead Tory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel Courtenay Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Highwater Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW offers 12 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch LCD televisions come with Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 50-inch LCD televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and babysitting (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 35 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Home City Apartment Wellington

At Home Hotel Wellington

At Home Wellington Hotel Wellington

Wellington At Home Hotel

U Residence Hotel Wellington

U Residence Wellington

Apartment U Residence Hotel Wellington

Wellington U Residence Hotel Apartment

Apartment U Residence Hotel

U Residence Hotel (formerly At Home Wellington)

At Home Wellington City

U Residence

U Residence Hotel Hotel

U Residence Hotel Wellington

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U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 432 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from a lot of good food, touristy and shopping locations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodations met our needs during our stay. Amenities were perfect for anyone staying longer than one day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, apartment A, was a great size. Amenities were just what we were looking for. Thankful for the tea, coffee and milk on arrival❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant expierence handy to plenty of dining and entertainment options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephen Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Photos on booking site make it look okay but the reality is dingy and jaded accommodation. Spend you money in a proper hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and preface for dog friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, staff very friendly and accommodating. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A terrific value- a very spacious, clean room with kitchen, close to everything, complete with patio (love the fresh air)! Would recommend!
View from the patio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well priced
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
Great location but no reception desk. They got my email wrong so we had no idea how to check in or where to park. Parking was expensive. Construction going on so foyer and lift a bit dirty. Loose tap and leaky shower hose. Bed was ok but sofas weren't. Had no milk so bought our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean facilities in an excellent location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great to have our dog come along too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, no issues, pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ana

close to Takina events centre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay - it was cool having our little dog stay with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice accommodation. Big spacious rooms and the manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming! Room was clean, and it was close to many areas of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Staff was very welcoming and hotel room was like brand new. Everything so clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s is everything I need. Great access to the conference centre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No staff present. Washer/dryer malfunctioned
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the U to visit Te Papa, and it was the perfect location. Room had everything we needed! Was a bit tired, but clean and convenient. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean. Furniture worn but ok. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025