New Zealand welcomes its third Sofitel.

Last month New Zealand’s capital saw the opening of the NZ$51 million, 129-room, 14-storey Sofitel Wellington.

The rooms and suites feature rain showers, complimentary WiFi internet for multiple devices, Smart TVs with Bluetooth, a So Fit gymnasium and in-house technology across three meeting and event venues.

New Zealand design firm Space Studios, in collaboration with AccorHotels’ director of interior design for Asia Pacific, Stephane Lombard, linked local and French heritage through a botanical inspired décor by merging the influence of both the Wellington and Luxembourg Gardens.

The Jardin Grill, Sofitel’s restaurant, features a statement copper kitchen as well as an outdoor fire pit in the sheltered alfresco courtyard.

Sofitel Wellington is located at 11/17 Bolton St, Wellington NZ.