QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown is a boutique design hotel from QT Hotels & Resorts, close to central Queenstown with views over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. It opened in December 2019 in refurbished floors above the Rydges Lakeland Resort. Its design-led rooms, dining and bar appeal to corporate travellers, incentive groups and guests who want something more distinctive than a standard hotel.

Rooms

The hotel has 69 rooms and suites, each styled in the QT brand's distinctive interior design. Depending on the room type, guests get full or partial views of the lake and mountains. Some rooms have a small private balcony, a king bed and a marble ensuite with a walk-in rainfall shower and freestanding bath.

Dining and bars

Bazaar Interactive Marketplace is the hotel's signature restaurant. Guests move between food stations in a market-style setting, with views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the ranges beyond. Reds Bar is the cocktail lounge, serving classic and signature cocktails, spirits and liqueurs. Both work well for hosted dinners and pre-dinner drinks with small groups.

Meetings and events

QT Queenstown shares its building with Rydges Lakeland Resort, which has several lake-view conference rooms. Groups can put executives or VIPs up at QT and use the neighbouring meeting spaces. Planners should confirm current event spaces and capacities directly with the hotel.

Location

The hotel is about 7 km from Queenstown Airport, and Queenstown's town centre, lakefront and restaurants are close by. From here, incentive groups can easily reach the region's adventure activities, wineries and alpine scenery.

Suitability for MICE

QT Queenstown suits executive groups, incentive trips, small leadership retreats, and VIP accommodation for larger Queenstown conferences. It works particularly well where a design-focused hotel and a strong food and beverage offer matter.