Just back from spending three nights at Mary’s place in Tory Street and wouldn’t even look for an alternative if I were to stay in Wellington again. It was the most lovely place, ticking all the obvious things like, location: (excellent and literally next door to a great bar and cafe Poquito, and just around the corner from a fantastic organic food store, Commonsense) amenities: fully equipped laundry, bathroom (lovely soaps, shampoo and conditioner, quality towels and towel heater) and kitchen, dishwasher, oven, microwave and generously stocked shelves with great coffee, a selection of teas, chocolate, muesli and lots of other interesting condiments. But it was the atmosphere of the apartment itself that made it so appealing. The wrought iron front door on the street leading into the veranda, shared with a florist, and a discreet and secure door to access the ground floor of the building, was a beautiful entrance. Mary’s place was on the first floor, accessible by lift or stairs, and once inside it was a gorgeous space.
The dark timber floors were polished and covered with beautiful Persian rugs, there were original paintings and a great book collection. The bedding was quality, furniture and furnishings eclectic, original and stylish.
This apartment was so gorgeous that if I were to come back to Wellington and it were not available when I wanted, I would change my plans and wait until it was!