Eichardt’s is a lovely hotel on the bustling Queenstown waterfront. I have to confess that having just stayed at three different secluded “luxury lodges,” it was at first a bit of a shock at first to stay at Eichardt’s simply because of the nature of Queenstown itself. (Very crowded in the summer, lots of people in the area in front of the hotel at all times.) But the hotel itself is wonderful. Beautiful rooms and well-insulated from the street scene it overlooks. Breakfasts in the Grille were great, with very friendly service from Hazel meriting special mention. Everyone at the front desk, starting with Damian, was friendly and helpful. Queenstown is a good location: while there we went on a helicopter ride to Milford Sound, we visited Arrowtown and took a hike along the river there, we did some wine tasting, we walked around the lake and in the nearby park, and we also did a great photography excursion one night into Skippers Canyon guided by Glen Howey. Eichardt’s is a great base for all of this. Just be prepared for a more urban feel if you’re coming from one or more bucolic country lodges.
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