Conference Accommodation
NZAO have organised promotions with several hotels in central Wellington to provide convenient accommodation for conference attendees. We encourage members to act quick with securing accommodation as World of Wearable Arts is also on the same weekend.
We currently have agreements with the below hotels with others in the process:
- Village Group
- Sofitel Wellington
- Rydges Wellington
- James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Other hotels walking distance to Conference:
- Oaks Wellington Hotel: 5 minute walk
- Aura Hotel: 6 minute walk
- U Residence Hotel Wellington: 3 minute walk
- West Plaza Hotel: 6 minute walk
- QT Hotel Wellington: 4 minute walk

Village Group
Village group are offering delegates 15% off their best available rates for our upcoming conference.
Promotion can be accessed here or directly through their website: villagegroup.nz
Click BOOK NOW and use promo code: NZAO
Accomodation within Village Group:
- Boulcott Suites
- Astelia Apartment Hotel
- Ohtel
Sofitel
Sofitel are offering NZAO members a preferred accommodation discount* of 15% off the Best Unrestricted (Flexible) Rate of the day for The NZAO Annual Conference 2021 held in Wellington, New Zealand.
Click here to go through to the deal and see all the information.
Sofitel Wellington is located in the central city within walking distance to Parliament and Wellington's financial district. Offering beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with complimentary Wi-Fi. Hotel facilities include a gym, Jardin Grill for contemporary fine dining and La Serre for coffee through to cocktails.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace, Wellington (or lift access via James Cook Arcade on Lambton Quay)
Tel: 04 495 0279
Fax: 04 499 9800
Email: groups@jamescookhotel.co.nz
Arrival Date: 28 Oct 2021
Departure Date: 31 Oct 2021
Attendee/Group Code: 400494
Room Types and Rates:
Terrace Rooms - $160 per night
Executive Rooms - $220 per night
Method of Payment: All guests to book & pay direct
Prices include GST tax of 15%
Rates quoted are per room, per night on a single, double or twin occupancy.
Rooms & rates are held until 28th September 2021. After this date all rooms and rates are subject to availability.