FA L L D OW N T H E R A B B I T H O L E I N TO A N E X P L O S I O N O F C O L O U R
A N D T E X T U R E AT W E L L I N GTO N ’ S N E W D E S I G N - D R I V E N H OT E L ,
QT M U S E U M W E L L I N GTO N.
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QT Mu s e u m Wel l i n gto n c a p tures th e h ear t of New Zealan d’s creative
c a p ital as i t d raws o n th e c i t y ’s v ibran t cultural playgroun d .
Im m e rs e yo u rs el f i n a fa s c i n a tin g f us ion of h igh an d low-brow ar t
a s yo u ex p l o re th e i ma gi n a t ive depth s of on e of th e coun tr y ’s
m o st e cce n t r i c a r t co l l e c t i o ns. Th is h otel is w h ere th os e in th e
k now co m e fo r a ta ste o f th e avan t-gard e, w h ile in d ulgin g in
the ir m o st c re a t ive s elve s.
S itting h a r b o u rs i d e i n th e c i t y ’s cultural h ub, QT Mus eum Wellin g ton
is the e p i to me o f co o l l u x u r y � h igh tech , s oph isticated an d a
p ara d is e fo r fo o d i e s. G o b eyon d your b oun dar ies as you are ch allen ged
by the sca l e o f o u r a r t w h i l e exper ien cin g ever y th in g th e m od er n
travelle r n e e d s a t yo u r f i n ge r tips.
A rt, d e sig n , c u r i o s i t i e s a n d a d as h of th e absurd �
QT Mu s e u m Wel l i n gto n i s redefin in g th e des ign - d r iven h otel
exp e r ie nc e .
H I S TO RY A N D L O C AT I O N
QT Museum Wellington is a moving story, a success story... but at
one stage, it nearly fell in the drink.
The hotel’s rich history begins with an infamous tale of so-crazy-itmight-just-work innovation. The year 1993 saw the then 3000-tonne,
four-storey building take a 120-metre journey from where Te Papa
Tongarewa now resides – 80m along and 40m across Cable Street.
Audacious engineering saw the hotel riding a makeshift railway
away from sinking ground and the harbour towards its new resting
ground. The daring feat was a true spectacle to say the least with
thousands turning out to watch what was at the time, the largest
ever building to be moved in New Zealand. [WATC H ]
Nestled between Wellington’s varied and vivacious offerings,
QT Museum Wellington is a staple to the city’s ever-evolving art,
culture and food scene. Led by design, quirk and innovation,
QT Museum Wellington celebrates its past as the Museum Art
Hotel and is excited to add the unique QT flavour to all
Wellington has to offer.
Where inspired creatives come to mix � QT Museum Wellington.
P U B L I C S PAC E S
From the moment you dive into Wellington’s hippest design-driven
hotel, you will feel as though the walls are made of art,
with bricks and mortar serving to highlight works rather than
hold up the structure. An explosion of colour and texture
will greet you as you wander into an artistic playground in
the world’s coolest little capital.
QT Museum Wellington has been designed as the ultimate
indulgence for the creative consumer. Our public spaces are
purposefully created to celebrate the city’s energy around the arts
within a most eclectic environment.
Inspired by the hotel’s presence as a quirky and iconic landmark in
Wellington, and Wellington itself, every element comes together to
create the designer-chic, modernist look and feel. Rich coloured rugs
and backdrop of elegant timber veneer cladding punctuated with
brass display niches are an example of the harmonious mix of modern
and eclectic furnishings. It is within this display of
creativity that your eye for detail and passion for the nuances of
life’s most treasured pleasures will be set alight.
In addition to the countless works that adorn our spaces, our lobby’s
Qtique gallery shop is an ever evolving exhibit, showcasing the works
of established and independent New Zealand artists.
Qtique is a varied mix of curiosities putting a unique spin on the
bare essentials to high quality luxury treats.
Unleash your inner creative critic at QT Museum Wellington.
GUEST ROOMS
Eccentric creativity meets luxury travel in our design-driven guest
rooms at QT Museum Wellington. Fall down the rabbit hole as you
mosey to your unique abode, engross yourself in the surrounds and
sink into the sheer volume of art. Upon entering your room, you will
find all of the luxury comforts you’d expect from the QT Hotels &
Resorts brand � from Nespresso to night caps, emergency bow-ties
and QT Gel Beds.
We have brought together a mixture of pure, natural materials with
bold colours and textures, creating visually intriguing and elegant
surroundings with the hallmark of good design. The black-brushed
slate bathrooms bring richness, and the stone cladding combined
with in-room furnishings - which are a result of collaboration with
local artists � brings a unique luxury to the bathing space.
The highest level of attention to detail has been paid to the hotel
guest rooms, as they boast the best modern traveller amenities,
like Nespresso coffee machines and Bose Sound Systems; and locallysourced trimmings, like specially crafted in-room furnishings,
books curated by the Te Papa gallery, custom tote bags and delicious
artisanal treats from around the city.
Our apartments have been remodelled in QT’s signature style
with beautiful new furnishings taking pride of place. Enjoy a room
styled with an eclectic mix of Gatsby-esque furnishings carried
through with bold, contrasting inflections of gold, creating a totally
luxe guest experience.
The art never ends � QT Museum Wellington.
FOOD AND DRINK
Well ing ton ha s a ll the ing redients tha t
m ake it a f iercely enticing culina r y ca p ita l.
B eing wined a nd dined a t QT Mus eum
Well ing ton cha lleng es your culina r y
perc ep tions f rom f ull s ens or y indulg ence
to a ha rmonious ba la nce of modern a nd
clas sic cuisine, a ccomp a nied by a wine
cella r s o exclusive Sa m Neil would have
trouble g etting his ha nds on it.
When you are looking for a delicious dining experience in a stunning
setting, try our French-inspired restaurant � Hippopotamus.
Our broad menu is peppered with a delicious mix of comfort food
and fine-dining dishes designed to satisfy. Hippopotamus is an
opulent experience like no other � dine fine like a sir with a seasonal
degustation menu or treat yourself to something sweet with a
high tea fit for Marie Antoinette.
With a reputation built on a quality menu, friendly atmosphere,
commanding wine list and a skilled service team ready to recommend
their favourite dish and aperitif, Hippopotamus is something to
be experienced.
In our adjoining cocktail bar, our mixologists will expertly guide
you through a selection of the finest whiskey, cognac and gin, as well
as an extensive wine list. Whisper sweet nothings to your significant
other or live out your ‘Sex in the City’ moment � in the
contemporary baroque French setting, sipping cocktails that match
the creative motif.
L O B BY L O U N G E
Pour yourself into the lavish comfort of our Lobby Lounge and
watch Wellington’s creative crowd buzz as you unwind.
Of an afternoon our passionate baristas are on hand to create a
pick-me-up espresso or calming cup of tea. Live music creates
the Friday night lounge vibe so you can tap your feet as you swig
a calming nightcap.
Watch the world go by in the Lobby Lounge.
W H AT S TO C O M E ?
Just you wait.
QT Museum Wellington is bringing
something new to the city’s already
exceptional culinary game �
a place you just have been seen at.
With an atmosphere suited to the crew
that never misses a Friday session and a
Korean and Japanese inspired menu and
bar, this is a place for those who wrap
up when day breaks.
Watch this space for Hot Sauce
Wellington.
CONFERENCING AND EVENTS
Whether it’s all work and no play or no work and all play,
QT Museum Wellington features seven private spaces
with rooms ideal for intimate affairs, business meetings,
conferencing and parties.
Be inspired by QT Museum Wellington’s bespoke finishes,
paired with unforgettable food and drink experiences.
From popping bottles and sultry burlesque to killer coffees
and stone-faced directors � our expert team is all about tailoring
your event to deliver a desired experience.
Innovate your art at Wellington’s new creative hub –
QT Museum Wellington.
C O L L A B O R ATO R S
Our evolution into QT Museum Wellington has enriched the ethos
of the hotel’s past with QT’s cutting-edge vision. The creative heads
of QT Hotels & Resorts have extensive experience in hotel design,
management and community projects to secure QT Museum
Wellington’s future.
DAVID SEARGEANT
AMANDA LOVE
Group Managing Director
LoveART Curator
David Seargeant is Group Managing Director
Specialist Art Curator Amanda Love, Director of
of QT Hotels & Resorts. David has over 30
LoveART, is an international Art Advisory based
years’ experience in the hospitality and leisure
in Sydney and New York, specialising, in the
industries and served as Managing Director of
commissioning, acquisition, display, cataloguing,
Rydges Hotels group from 1988 to 2002.
valuation and collection management of the
best contemporary art from all over the world.
Seargeant has had a lifetime career in hotels
She has over 20 years experience in providing
having been general manager of 16 different
bespoke, confidential and independent art
hotel properties. He is also the Group
advice for corporations and private collectors in
Managing Director of Event Hospitality and
Australia and overseas.
Entertainment, the owners of QT Hotels and
Rydges.
Love collaborates with Shelley Indyk, to breathe
new life into the artwork in QT Museum
Seargeant’s vision for QT has been inspired
Wellington’s public spaces, which create a
by innovation and creative design found globally
Hollywood glamour feel.
in architecture, emerging art, fashion and
industrial design.
SHELLEY INDYK
ANNA ROBERTS
Fabio Ongarato
Janet Hine
Guest Rooms Designer and Stylist
Stylist
Branding and Identity
Costume Design and Supervision
A registered architect, Shelley Indyk has
Anna Roberts has over 14 years experience
Melbourne-based Fabio Ongarato is at the
With a background in costume design for YTT
worked with communities from diverse cultural
in design and styling internationally. After
forefront on innovation when it comes to
at Granada Media and Costume Couture,
backgrounds since the 1980s and brings over
completing her studies in Melbourne, Roberts
branding, positioning, image, art direction,
Janet Hine was an obvious choice when it came
20 years experience in architecture and design.
left to explore Europe and Asia, seeking
interior environmental design, installations
to commissioning the right costumes for QT
inspiration and spent nearly a decade in the
and signage. His team is compelled by the idea
Museum Wellington staff attire. Hines creative
United Kingdom refining her opulent style.
that design is a cultural imperative, taking
process started with Managing Director David
responsibility for the creation of heightened
Seargeant who shared his vision for
Indyk is interested in diversifying in all aspects
of design, planning, cultural expression and
travel. This diversity she brings to the studio
Since returning home to Australia, Roberts has
experiences that engage both emotionally
QT Museum Wellington. Outfits were required
atmosphere, working on a variety of projects
completed numerous design and styling projects
and intellectually.
to share the stage with the designer interiors –
from community based to commercial,
along with lecturing at RMIT University.
hospitality and private houses. Most recently
impacting on the hotels environment but not
For QT Museum Wellington, Fabio Ongarato
visually wrestling with it – so Hine worked on
in 2015 Shelley was one of five jurors on
Responsible for the buying and merchandising
Design conceptualised and developed a rich
creating hotel characters’ full of confidence and
the Australian National Jury awards for all
for Qtique boutiques and adding finishing
narrative born of the hotel’s historical, cultural
bravado. Comfort and practicalities also needed
architectural categories. Indyk has worked
touches to each individual guest room at
and social context, which was brought to life
to play a part as no one member of staff is the
with Events Hospitality for over seven
QT Museum Wellington, Roberts sources the
across all guest touch points from the brand
same shape or size.
years developing the ‘Events cinema’ brand
most unique, quirky elements to give the guest
identity and collateral, to the environmental
alongside working within the QT hotel context.
rooms a definitive guest experience.
graphics and installations. Ongarato continues
to succeed in bringing the QT experience to life.
QT C O N C I E R G E
The QT concierge iPhone app links guests to their own personal
concierge service from the moment they become a guest of QT
Museum Wellington. We’ve sussed out the who, what, when and
where of Wellington, so guests can scope out their QT playground
before they arrive.
With our organised duo of concierge and city guide, we’ve made
sure you know the places to be and be seen at during your time in
Wellington. A local’s guide to the city, in the palm of your hand.
TO C O M E
Take the dedicated art tour of the hotel using the bespoke handheld
map on our QT Concierge application. Wander through the public
spaces of QT Museum Wellington, stroking your chin and musing
over each piece.
If you don’t know much about art... pretend you do.
E V E N T H O S P I TA L I T Y & E N T E RTA I N M E N T LT D.
Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (formerly known
as Amalgamated Holdings Limited or AHL) is Australia’s premier
entertainment, hospitality and leisure company. It has proud and
historic origins dating back to 1910 and currently operates
within the Entertainment and Hospitality sectors in Australia,
New Zealand, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The Event Group’s hospitality division operates QT Hotels &
Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, Atura Hotels brands as well as the
premier Australian Ski Resort township of Thredbo Alpine Resort.
The Event Group’s entertainment division operates Event Cinemas
in Australia and New Zealand, the State Theatre in Sydney,
Moonlight Cinemas across Australia, Cinestar Cinemas in Germany
and Edge Digital Technology.
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a re i n f us ed in to th e s pace an d our in tr icate collections of
o d d i t i e s are placed an d replaced , allow in g th os e with a keen eye
fo r d e ta il to be con stan tly inv igorated by fresh a rtistic fla ir.
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