Naumi Studio Hotel WEllington

A LOVE STORY: REIMAGINED

Welcome to the enthralling Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington - an enchanting visual feast.

Let us welcome you into the Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington, an iconic heritage landmark in the heart of the Cuba St precinct.

After an extensive renovation this 116-room property has transformed into visual feast for the senses, enthralling guests with eclectic spaces inspired from seafaring, the literary world and an enduring love.

FOR THE LOVE OF DESIGN

From a grand entrance on Dunlop Street, guests are transported into a sensory wonderland.

The exquisite grand bar sits proudly in the heart of the hotel, calling patrons to sample delights from the curated cocktail list or selection of award winning New Zealand wines.

Flowing from the bar is the sumptuous lounge area - filled with stylish seating and surrounded by the books, oddities and objects the Lady Naumi and the Sailor collected.

Enter a pastel green dreamscape in our delectable Parlour area, were you can relax the day away people watching in this calming sun trap.

The hotel dazzles with the talents of New Zealand artists and designers. The large scale floral backdrop in reception is created by Art Dep’t NZ and further collaborated with Angus Muir Lighting Design. It is completely covered in gold leaf and features 3D bespoke flower lights. Under your feet are bespoke rugs in a print created by artist Karl Maughan by Designer Rugs NZ and flowing through to the lobby is a majestic larger than life lighted floral sculpture by Angus Muir Designs.

THE ROOMS: A MARRIAGE OF DESIGN & FUNCTION

The rooms at Naumi Studio Wellington have been lovingly renovated with a contemporary spin that still honours the charms of this unique heritage listed building.

Choose from six different room types, ranging from cosy and curated studios to an exquisitely furnished Executive Suite.

Rooms cleverly optimise space, honour the heritage of the building and infuse a modern design twist; The four colourways of the rooms (Purple, Orange, Blue and Red) include a bespoke bedhead fabric inspired from the textiles sent from the Sailor to Lady Naumi - paired with these are Art Dep’t NZ commissioned 3D ‘Squiggle’ artworks, the marble counters in the bathroom and side tables are a bespoke design and the exquisite high ceilings are adorned with Ralph Lauren wallpaper.

Discover a cacophony of botanical delights in the Executive Suite, heavily influenced by the ‘English Print House’ style. The suite is furnished with eclectic modern furniture to meld together the old and new worlds.

Features a spacious lounge area, dazzling bar, espresso machine, mood lighting, Queen bed and large spacious bathroom with shower.

All rooms feature free highspeed Wi-Fi , smart TV’s with Netflix and double glazing plus black out curtains and bedside USB/plug sockets.

The hotel is keeping it clean and green by eliminating single use plastic with glass water bottles and laundry service options available.

LADY NAUMI

A gaze into the melancholic stare of Lady Naumi’s portrait that hangs proudly behind reception quickly ignites interest - who was this custodian of the hotel? What messages does she want us to know and was her love story a happy one?

Lady Naumi was the first owner of the Hotel. Her lover was a humble merchant sailor whom she met on her travels abroad. The Sailor would often send care packages to her during his voyages with books, exotic plants, artworks and quirky objects. She worried about him constantly while he was away Eventually he gave her his word that he would sail one last journey before settling down. 

While The Sailor was away on his last voyage,  The Lady set up a beautiful grand hotel that the couple could run together.  Designing the hotel with the sailor in mind, she filled the lobby and parlours with all the fabulous books, oddities and objects that she and the Sailor had collected on their journeys around the world — and she left witty yet heartfelt messages in prominent locations for him to find. 

However The Sailor never returned - lost at sea with an unknown fate.  

But the love story does not end here.  Lady Naumi and the Sailor exist together as the love and beauty showcased in this exquisite hotel.

ABOUT NAUMI HOTELS

Naumi Hotels is a Singapore-based private hospitality label synonymous with personal luxury and prime locality. They have remained a family owned business since first opening doors to Naumi Singapore in 2007.

It operates a total of 7 properties across Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Since opening, both the Naumi Singapore and Naumi Auckland Airport have won several prestigious global awards from the likes of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, Forbes (Best Airport Hotel 2018), GQ and accolades from major international media such as Singapore Tatler, GQ, Telegraph to name a few.

The Dairy Private Hotel and The Central were Naumi’s second and third properties that opened in New Zealand in 2020. Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington is its fourth.

2020 also saw the opening of Naumi Studio Sydney located in the heart of the CBD.