Spectacular views from the terrace of The Penthouse rooftop abode command a fetching fee from travellers seeking the ultimate in luxury.
New Zealand’s priciest hotel suite, Eichardt’s Private Hotel’s ultra-luxury rooftop abode, aptly named The Penthouse, officially opens its doors mid-December. Commanding $10,000 per night for its sweeping 180 degree view over Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, The Penthouse is considered to be a prize jewel in the company’s $6 million expansion which includes a new 200-seat restaurant and two lavish Hotel Lake View Suites. In true Eichardt’s style, The Penthouse opulence includes a terrace spa, in-suite sauna, private chef, 24/7 butler service and afterhours one-on-one shopping experiences with brand partners across Queenstown. Guests will also enjoy Krug Champagne refreshed daily, deluxe toiletries, commercial grade kitchen, and a Land Rover along with a driver at their convenience.
With significant interest and a number of pre-bookings from affluent international guests ahead of its highly-anticipated opening, The Penthouse (part of the Imperium Collection of luxury boutique hotels owned by Christchurch-born, Melbourne-based businessman Andrew Cox), represents a lucrative tourism opportunity for Queenstown.
“We’re preparing for a new class of ultra-high net worth guests,” Cox explains. “With a small yet powerful group of discerning guests heading to Queenstown on a regular basis, often by private plane, The Penthouse is a natural extension of Eichardt’s’ luxury offering and is sure to make an entrance to the market like no other.”
The Penthouse lounge offers the very latest customer service and comfort.
Juxtaposed next to the historic neo-classical Eichardt’s Private Hotel on Marine Parade, the new Skyline Enterprises building that houses The Penthouse and The Grille (Eichardt’s’ newest waterfront restaurant), was designed by Queenstown architect Michael Wyatt.
Skyline Enterprises Chairman Mark Quickfall says he is delighted that the new Marine Parade building is nearing completion.
“We are thrilled with the select group of tenants who have chosen to open their businesses there. The combination of the outstanding building, tenants and location will see the creation of a new luxury enclave in Queenstown,” says Quickfall.
Before construction, the entire development underwent archaeological excavation in order to discover and preserve the heritage of the area and of the Wakatipu Basin. Rates for the 240sqm (plus 100sqm balcony) penthouse suite are $10,000 per night, with the two additional Lakefront Suites available for $1950 per night. Reservations are officially open from 15 December 2016.
Recent accolades for Eichardt’s include another recommendation in the June 2016 Andrew Harper Hideaway Report as being among the best of the best properties worldwide.
Eichardt’s has also been nominated for the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards in three categories for New Zealand – Best Luxury Boutique Hotel, Best Luxury City Hotel and Best Luxury Suite Hotel.
