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About the Hotel

237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2001
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Close to the Riff Raff Statue
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Victorian Opulence in Hamilton

VR Hamilton Hotel, a landmark in Hamilton, retains its Victorian design while providing modern amenities. The hotel is 3.5 km from Hamilton and 15 km from John C. Munro Hamilton International. Check-in is available from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms and comfortable beds.

Rooms for up to Four

Guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, ensuite bathrooms, and classic furnishings. Options include deluxe double rooms, superior queen rooms, superior twin rooms, superior triple rooms, executive rooms, and suites with terraces. The spacious rooms include spa baths, terrace views, and large living areas. Superior Twin rooms (55m2) have one queen and one single bed, accommodating up to three guests. Rooms provide a fridge, tea/coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Amenities include ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, a sitting area, a dining table, free toiletries, and an electric kettle. Some rooms have city views.

Hamilton Activities Nearby

VR Hamilton places you in the heart of Hamilton, a 4-minute walk from the Waikato Museum of Art and History. The hotel is near landmarks such as Hamilton Gardens (2.5 km), Memorial Park (1 km), Victoria on the River (1 km), St Peter's Cathedral (0.5 km), SKYCITY Hamilton (0.3 km), the Riff Raff Statue (0.3 km), the Central Library (0.3 km), Hamilton Central Shopping Centre (0.5 km), and the Camera Museum at Snapshot (0.3 km).

Shopping and Dining

The hotel is close to NZ food and restaurants. It is near Centre Place, a shopping destination with over 100 retail stores, and Te Awa Base Shopping Centre. Te Awa features architecture that reflects Waikato Tainui's cultural history and includes Hoyts Flagship Cinema. Onsite restaurants are available.

Things To Do

Explore Hamilton Gardens (2.5 km from the hotel) or take a day trip to Hamilton Zoo. Hot air balloon rides are available. White water rafting is a short drive away, as are the Waitomo caves. The Dress-Smart outlet centre is also nearby.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
55 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Triple Room
2 persons
55 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
32 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Suite Terrace
2 persons
95 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Hamilton500 m
Airports
John C. Munro Hamilton International (HLZ) 11.8 km
Tauranga (TRG) 110.2 km
Train
Hamilton Station 3.1 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop 1.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2001
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237 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2001
Nearby
Museum
Waikato Museum of Art and History
350 m
Church
St Peter's Cathedral
480 m
Victoria St
Riff Raff Statue
70 m
Gallery
ArtsPost
290 m
Casino
SKYCITY Hamilton
170 m
Library
Central Library
180 m
Mall
Hamilton Central Shopping Centre
590 m
Museum
Camera Museum at Snapshot
270 m
Restaurants
Iguana Bar & Restaurant
330 m
203 Victoria Street
Portofino
80 m
237 Victoria Street
Three Leg Frog
70 m
236 Victoria Street
Sisterfields
50 m
247 Victoria Street
Mekong Delta Vietnamese Restaurant
90 m
Hamilton
Scotts Epicurean
100 m
181 Victoria Street
Madam Woo
200 m
6 Sapper Moore-Jones Place Level 1
Wonder Horse
120 m
236 Victoria Street Down An Alleyway!
Banh Mi Caphe
90 m
198 Victoria Street Shop 8
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at NZD 20 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
38
Former name
Hamilton City Oaks
Questions of the users
About Vr Hamilton
Is there a designated area for smoking on the premises?
12 January 2024
Yes, a public balcony is available on one of the floors for guests who wish to smoke.
Where should visitors go to smoke? Are they required to leave the building entirely?
20 February 2024
Guests can use the public balcony located on a designated floor for smoking without needing to leave the hotel.
Is there any free parking available for guests?
18 March 2024
On-street parking is complimentary from 6 PM until 10 AM the following day if parked beside a metered parking space.
What are the parking fees for guests?
5 April 2024
Parking at the hotel is available for $20 per night, based on availability.
Can guests check in prior to 2 PM?
15 April 2024
Early check-in depends on room availability. If a room is ready, early check-in is allowed; otherwise, bags can be stored until the usual check-in time.
Is it possible to check in around 10 AM?
30 May 2024
The standard check-in time is set at 2 PM. Checking in earlier might not be possible, but storing luggage is an option.
Is there a security deposit required for a room?
2 June 2024
A bond of $150 is required if no credit card is presented during check-in.
Are there any swimming facilities at the hotel?
21 June 2024
Unfortunately, the hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool.
Are there options for late check-in available?
10 July 2024
Yes, arrangements can be made for late check-ins after 8 PM.
Is the hotel accessible for individuals with wheelchairs, and are there dining options on-site?
15 August 2024
There is a lift for accessibility, but no on-site restaurant or bar is available at the hotel.
Are there rooms available specifically for smoking guests?
25 September 2024
The hotel does not offer dedicated smoking rooms, but a public balcony is accessible for smokers.
Is parking available for guests who are checking in?
30 October 2024
Parking is provided at a rate of NZD 20 per night and is subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

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