11: James Cook Hotel

The James Cook Hotel is an 11-storey building sited on top of the nine storeys of a Wellington City Council carpark building. The citation says: "Situated in an urban hillside setting of office blocks, the building enhances the city skyline and stands out as an example of sound and individual design. Public rooms and guest rooms are well planned and take advantage of panoramic views over the city and harbour. Interior design work contributes in full to a successful outcome and helps to make this a hotel of distinctive New Zealand character."