Sofitel Hotel Queenstown

This posh hotel, set in central Queenstown, lies a 2-minute walk from Skycity Queenstown casino, and a 5-minute walk from the Skyline Queenstown gondola.

The upscale rooms offer balconies, and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and soaking tubs. They also have limited free Wi-Fi, espresso machines and flat-screen TVs with surround sound. Club rooms offer access to a private lounge that serves free breakfast, evening drinks and snacks.

Amenities include a Parisian-inspired bistro and a cocktail lounge, as well as a gym and a spa.