The Clements Hotel
1 Michelin Key
The Clements has been part of Cambridge life since 1866, when Archibald Clements opened the town’s first hotel on Duke Street. Fires were a recurring hazard, and after the original building was lost in 1911, it was reborn a year later under architect John Currie, who gave it the grand Beaux-Arts façade, stained glass, and sweeping staircase that still define it. Its latest restoration lets those details shine once more. Downstairs, the Gallery Restaurant and a speakeasy bar set the tone for convivial evenings, often beginning with the hotel’s own gin, distilled from an 1860s recipe and poured with history in every glass.
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- Address
- 68 Duke Street, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
- Phone
- +64 7 974 9050
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The Clements has been part of Cambridge life since 1866, when Archibald Clements opened the town’s first hotel on Duke Street. Fires were a recurring hazard, and after the original building was lost in 1911, it was reborn a year later under architect John Currie, who gave it the grand Beaux-Arts façade, stained glass, and sweeping staircase that still define it. Its latest restoration lets those details shine once more. Downstairs, the Gallery Restaurant and a speakeasy bar set the tone for convivial evenings, often beginning with the hotel’s own gin, distilled from an 1860s recipe and poured with history in every glass.
Recognition history
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- Elegant
- Classic
- Cozy
- Scenic
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Romantic Getaway
- Weekend Escape
- Anniversary
- Business Trip
- Group Retreat
- Historic Building
- Garden
- Terrace
- Design Destination
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- Room Service
- Concierge
- Business Center
- EV Charging
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Street Scene
- Wheelchair Accessible
Historic boutique hotel with an elegant Beaux-Arts façade, stained glass and sweeping staircase, combining refined heritage charm with modern comforts; interiors feel sophisticated yet cozy, with gardens, terrace and lively social spaces like the Gallery Restaurant and speakeasy-style bar that create a convivial but not overly loud atmosphere.