The First Imperial is conveniently located on the right-hand side of Hobson Street , opposite St Matthew's Church, just up from Wellesley Street with direct access onto and off all motorways. The First Imperial is within walking distance to the Sky City Casino and the central business district.

The hotel offers 60 spacious rooms comprised of 36 twins and 24 doubles. In room facilities include ensuite shower over bath, except 3 rooms which include wheelchair access an open plan bathroom, complementary tea/coffee making facilities and refrigerator, 24 hour room service, iron an ironing board, international direct dial phone and dedicated modem lines, 8 channel TV, including the SKY network, and clock radio.

The hotel's high-rise executive apartments combine spacious comfort with all of the advantages of the hotel, it services an facilities. 22 executive 2 bedroom family apartments, sleep four to six people with divan in lounge (additional charge for divan bed) each with its individual balcony with harbour views, ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, fully self-contained featuring European kitchen facilities. Each apartment includes an internal laundry, available for guests staying a minimum of two nights or more. Guests staying in our executive apartment complex enjoy all of the service and facilities provided to the hotel guests including the fully licensed restaurant and lounge bar located in the foyer of the hotel.

Also available upon request are smoking rooms, laundry and dry cleaning service, hair dryer, wake up calls, gym memberships, foreign exchange, complimentary baggage storage. Free car parking is available beside the Hotel for conference and hotel guests and underground car parking is available for serviced apartments guests.

131-139 Hobson Street

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The First Imperial offers relaxed, brasserie style dining in Hobson's Restaurant. Fully licensed, Hobson is open for breakfast from 6:30 am to 9:30 am and for evening meals from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Our talented, executive chef prepares traditional 'kiwi' an international cuisine with the freshest New Zealand produce available.

And at the end of the day, come and relax in Hobson's Cocktail Lounge. Select from the large variety of domestic and imported beers, wines, and spirits-or for something a bit more exotic try one of the delicious cocktails from the menu. For those who enjoy a game of pool, there is a table available in the lounge.