Views of Mt Cook are spectacular! An incredible hotel location and all windows have these awesome inspiring views of the snowy alps around it. I liked the new interior design and colours in the Premium twin room. I like open fires and all new interior design in the hotel. Overall done very well with beautiful design.

There are no fans to expel steam in the bathroom. It caused condensation of the windows and will cause damp issues over time. There was no way to get drinking water other than the bathroom tap next to the toilet. Could have a jug in the fridge would seem nicer. Also, there were only 6 capsules of milk for 3 people over two days and a very minimal amount of coffee etc satchets. More required really. The coffee machine was out of water and we had to sort out how to open it to have a coffee. The pillows were very hard and large and there weren’t other options and all 3 of us found them uncomfortable.

The rooms at the Hermitage are dated and tired, but you're paying for the location and view and those things deliver in spades. We arrived after dark and were in awe at the view when we awoke the next morning - Mount Cook directly out our balcony and it was stunning! The restaurants are very expensive, but again, understandable given the isolated location. We had the breakfast buffet and the food was very good - the view magnificent. It was memorable. You are paying for your location and view here and those things make the Hermitage totally worth the price. We really enjoyed our stay!

The rooms could stand a refresh, but they are very clean and adequate.

Staff were friendly and helpful, the location is perfect, the outside of the facilities is gorgeous. Food in Buffet was superb. The doc station is the best I have seen.

Very dated on the inside, which conflicts with to modern exterior. Bathroom doors are louvred and afford no protection from sounds or smells. Mattresses were the worst I have ever slept on- bouncing like a waterbed and sliding off the box Springs. Only one restaurant and one cafe were open without any notification on the website that these would be closed. And despite being a hotel that exists for the natural beauty and hikes- no spa, no sauna, no jacuzzi, no swimming pool. With the sore muscles from and physical exhaustion from doing the outdoor activities, this hotel desperately needs something of a spa at the least. Very over priced. The museum is overpriced and a joke. Should be free with as little as is there.

Over all it was great. The room was large, very comfy and GREAT beds. We only stayed over night but it was my 4th visit over the years and probably the best.

My elderly father in law was with us and found the shower with no handrail a bit challenging but otherwise the room wax SUPERB. Slept with curtains open to just look at the mountains all night. The heating system was quite noisy, but we were all tired enought to sleep well though it. Tiny niggles. We booked when we arrived for dinner but then had to wait in a line while others who hadnt booked fiddled about getting thire tables sorted. We had recently arrived so that did cast a short negative.

I paid extra to get a deluxe room which had exceptional views of Mount Cook. The views were really stunning, it took our breath away. Easy check-in. Great dinner in the on-site restaurant. Exceptional service from the whole team.

The bathroom was a little dated and had a septic smell to it. It appeared otherwise clean and tidy. We had an 8pm reservation in the restaurant, and was called twice to see if we would like to arrive earlier for dinner. If you don't want 8pm dinner guests, don't allow us to book an 8pm timeslot on your website! It was a little irritating to be badgered beforehand, when we were simply choosing a time that was offered to us. Dinner was otherwise lovely, despite feeling a little "rushed" through the courses. We were tired, so weren't that bothered in the end. But just something to keep in mind.

The view from our room as exceptional and it was very comfortable and warm. It snowed while we were there which was just magical (particularly as we are from a sunny climate) - it was great that there were still walks close by and you could move around the Hermitage to go to the restaurant etc without going outside so the snow was not an inconvenience. Although pretty expensive the buffet dinner was impressive and the restaurant has a great outlook too. All the staff were friendly and helpful and there was an atmosphere of welcoming and class across the board.

Polite and friendly staff. Room was comfortable with great view, but nothing much more than a standard room in terms of fittings etc… paid for the view, when that disappeared with the clouds, it’s an ok room (superior queen room).

The nature of location and having paid a bit more for the higher ranked room, I expected a bit less noise, but kids running around 11.30pm in the corridor yelling reflects more on parenting than the hotel. Length of time quoted to refund a cancelled booking due to weather was also a bit sniffy (10 days+ for overseas account) considering it took seconds for the funds to be extracted from my account when booking.

Stunning location right in the heart of the National Park, with plenty of options for walking, including organised trips for those preferring a guide. Boat trip on the lake and star gazing were both excellent, and superbly organised through the hotel. Room was larger than we'd expected, and very comfortable.

The food options were a bit disappointing - the buffet food wasn't as hot as it should have been - neither at breakfast nor in the evening. And the choice at the Chamois Bar was very limited, with little for vegetarians.

The staff are magnificent.Platinum service and a genuine professionalism that reflects so well the obviously high standards of the Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook management. My family and I unfortunately got caught in the snow at night in our car and with the temperature dropping fast my concern for the kids grew even faster.After calling the hotel reception a staff member was with us in minutes and got us safely back to the hotel.Early the next morning another two staff drove to the car to dig it out of the snow for us.Simply cant express enough the appreciation my family and I have for everything that the staff members did for us with no complaints and a reassurance that they had it under control.I will not use the names of those wonderful employees as I don't have permission from them to do so but I hope they know that we will remember not only the names but also how much they did to help us out of tight spot with grace and utter professionalism.I work in hospitality in administration and I can honestly say that I'd be lucky to have such dedicated and motivated staff working for our business.

Check in was great, quick and friendly. Our room had an amazing view, the beds were very comfy and the room was spacious. All the staff were fantastic. The hotel is in such a beautiful setting. The museum, gift shop and planetarium were all cool and the cafe had a lovely selection of food in a sunny setting.

There are signs of wear and tear around the hotel, needs a little attention. for instance, our bathroom had paintwork chipping off the door. Not being able to take a cocktail to our room was a bummer.