Charging stations and e-bikes for hotel guests

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Perhaps an “E” for electrical should be added to CQ Hotels in Wellington as it caters for guests with electric vehicles and even provides e-bikes for hire.

CQ Hotels, which stands for Comfort Hotel Wellington and Quality Hotel Wellington, was the first in the city to introduce an EV charging station for guests.

It has eight chargers available in its secure carpark as well as a dedicated Tesla charging port.

Payment for charger use ($30 per night) automatically goes on the guest’s account.

Introducing the charging stations supported the Wellington City Council’s electrical vehicle programme. The initiative to adopt green transport technology is also a part of CQ Hotels’ focus on sustainability.

No more charging stations are in the pipeline yet because use of the present ones is minimal at the moment, CQ Hotels general manager Nigel Harper says.
But their use is expected to increase as more guests switch to EVs.

CQ Hotel is also the first Wellington hotel to offer its guests electric bikes.
Two e-bikes are available for hire and are proving popular.

“They give our guests a chance to see the capital in a fun, affordable and unique way,” the hotel website says.

“It is a completely different experience to sitting in the back of a tour bus.”
The e-bikes are equipped with pedal assist, providing up to 150% of the rider’s own pedal power. That makes Wellington’s many hills much easier, enabling riders to enjoy city sights without discomfort.

They’re handy too for travelling the one kilometre to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the three kilometres to Wellington Zoo, for instance.

Half-day hire for guests costs $35 and a full day is $60. Regular bike hire is also available, complimentary to guests, with two provided along with locks, helmets and baskets if needed.

Bikes and organised tours are available through reception. CQ Hotels are located at 213-223 Cuba Street.

Contact info@cqwellington.com, phone 0800 888 5999 or visit cqwellington.com/ for more information.