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Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre

★★★★ 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, NZ

7.8 guest rating· 569 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Building with Modern Amenities

Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre, located just 200 metres from the city centre, offers a charming stay in a historic building. The rooms are spacious, featuring en suite bathrooms and air conditioning, blending historic charm with modern comfort.

Convenient On-Site Facilities

Enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant and bar at Nosh, offering a Pacific-area à la carte dinner menu and a delectable buffet breakfast. Stay connected with free unlimited WiFi access and take advantage of free on-site parking during your stay.

Ideal Location for Business and Leisure

With The Square just a short stroll away, guests can explore the city's central park and its serene surroundings. The hotel's large conference centre is perfect for hosting various functions and events, catering to all your business needs.

Book your stay at Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre now for a perfect blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Rooms & rates

Tower Superior Room

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Tower Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Heritage Standard Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Heritage Superior Room

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Allergy-free room
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Dry cleaning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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  • Fax/photocopying
  • Heating
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say7.8569 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Good breakfastCleanliness issuesPoor food qualityHigh price
Cleanliness7.0
Service9.5
Location8.5
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.5
Value for Money6.5

Great location and great breakfast.

7.0

Room was nice and clean and very central to everything we needed. Loved that it included a buffet breakfast - was a hit with the whole family!

Melissa · NZ · 2026-07-13

Very disappointing stay, not a 4 star hotel more like a 2 star

2.0

The location was good and the fact it had undercover secure parking was good.

We stayed in the older part and the room was very disappointing, uncomfortable bed and pillows, very noisey heater on wall, no sound proofing and curtains hanging off the rails. I would rate it a 2 star.

david · NZ · 2026-06-17

Superb Service and Staggeringly Good Food. Can't rate highly enough.

10.0

I foolishly didnt check the room was not a shower over bath as my Husband is disabled and can't balance. The lady at the desk moved mountains in a 3 way swap to get us a disabled room with grace and efficiency. The bar staff were delightful. The chef cooked me the best pork belly I've ever eaten in my life and my hubby's burger got a 10/10. Everyone looked after us so well, helping hubby while I had to pop upstairs, check out was a breeze (same guy who helped open the room to make it easier for hubby to get in straight away). I'd forgotten to take my pills with the yummy breakfast so he gave me a take away box for a pastry so I could take them in the car. Thoughtfulness and service was just off the charts.

Nothing. Couldn't fault it.

Denise · NZ · 2026-06-17

Guest review

6.0

Location was excellent, nice and central with easy parking. Staff were friendly.

The heating didn't work and we were supplied a tiny oil heater to warm the room, which wasn't sufficient.. The bathroom was dated, which isn't an issue, but most certainly didn't reflect the price that we paid. I don't know if it was just because it was a crazy busy weekend in Palmerston North or if we paid standard pricing, but we didn't get value for our money.

Rebecca · NZ · 2026-06-05

Guest review

3.0

Location

We were freezing, heating didn't work and we were given a heater which also didn't do anything, no parking available so had to park on street and were told pot etially not secure, so much noise early in the morning but we're told renovations wernt happening on the weekend!

sara · GB · 2026-06-03

Good to know

Please note parking is limited and is based on availability on arrival. Free offsite parking is available as an alternative.

Please note that all credit card transactions incur the following processing fees: 2%.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.