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Frommer's Exceptional

At this smart boutique hotel, no stone is unturned when it comes to comfort. This stunning old mansion -- formerly a Victorian school for young ladies -- has been converted into a haven of luxury, and if you like big rooms, you'll be in your element here. Bathrooms are equally huge, some with monster Jacuzzis. All units have bidets, antiques, and luscious bedding. The house next door -- now Henderson House -- has been added to provide a restaurant and extra accommodations. It's just a 5-minute walk to Merivale and approximately 15 minutes to the city.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's New Zealand, 5th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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