The Rutherford is located in central Nelson and has parking on-site, which is convenient. The rooms are spacious but very basic business hotel set-up. We found the bed a little "spongy' which made it uncomfortable for our liking. We did not have meals there but found some great places for dinner and for morning coffee close by. Our issue was... More

I had stayed at this hotel many years ago and my recollections were good. Unfortunately I was disappointed this trip. The best thing about the Rutherford is the location, right in the city close to everything and Nelson is a wonderful place to visit. The hotel 10-20 years ago would have been great but not today, it is tired and... More

We stayed here for one night in a executive room with a king size bed which was very comfortable. Staff were very helpful and accomodating. The room was very average, looking a little dated but very comfortable. Do not book a room facing Selwyn Place as you will be listening to drunken people waiting for taxis till 4.30am if on... More

I have stayed at the Rutherford a number of times for business and whilst it is a nice hotel, it is nothing out of the ordinary. Compared to other Heritage Hotels I have stayed at (Queenstown, Christchurch and Hanmer), it is well below their standards. Location is very central to the Nelson CBD and rooms are of a good standard.... More

Stayed here for a work conference 4 nights,location to town & restaurants is great,but rooms looking very tired,hand basin cracked,shower had no pressure at all had to take off hose & wash with it in my hand,bed soft & saggy in the middle,air con so noisy ended up turning it off,then the room was so hot! If you don't mind... More

Well-located hotel close to the shopping areas and market in Nelson, and with a range of restaurants within easy walking distance. The staff were friendly and welcoming, moving our rooms without complaint to meet our preferences even though there was no problem with the original rooms. We stayed over the Easter weekend, and found that a small bag of Easter... More

Excellent location for downtown activities. Few steps and in the town centre. Good car parking. Helpful reception staff. Wifi speed in rooms not great. Note lots of guests around lobby using that connection. Rooms well presented, clean, tidy and comfortable.

I last stayed at the Rutherford Hotel back in 1992 (and it wasn't new then). My room 715 has been well maintained - the room was spacious and had all the facilities I required - but no in room safe nor wireless Internet connection. Hotel staff were friendly and the meal we had in the Oceano restaurant was very good.... More

My wife and I recently took 27 Veterinarians to NZ for a conference . We had to go to Nelson and was just amazed at how pretty it was .. We enjoyed the people , the views and the local seafood. The Hotel was fantastic also . The staff were friendly and helpful . I would recommend it to anyone... More