Ruby's Fernhill Vista vs Similar Hotels

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Platinum Queenstown

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/101,054 reviews

0.76 km (0.47 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.6

Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, contributing to comfort.

Cleanliness

8.6

Some housekeeping oversights noted, such as dustiness in certain areas.

Location

10.0

The hotel has a great location with stunning views and convenience to town.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9/1063 reviews

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Distinctive Alpine Meadows

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9/10790 reviews

0.32 km (0.20 mi) from original

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Falcon's View Queenstown

Queenstown, NZ

★ 3-star9/10582 reviews

0.50 km (0.31 mi) from original

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Our pick

Platinum Queenstown

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/101,054 reviews

0.76 km (0.47 mi) from original

View hotel

Key differences

Rooms

Platinum Queenstown9.6

Distinctive Alpine Meadows8.2

Cleanliness

Falcon's View Queenstown8.8

Ruby's Fernhill Vista8.3

Location

Platinum Queenstown10.0

Ruby's Fernhill Vista9.3

Service

Platinum Queenstown10.0

Distinctive Alpine Meadows9.2

Food & Breakfast

Ruby's Fernhill Vista9.3

Distinctive Alpine Meadows8.7

Amenities & Facilities

Platinum Queenstown9.6

Falcon's View Queenstown8.8

Value

Falcon's View Queenstown9.3

Ruby's Fernhill Vista8.8

Distinctive Alpine Meadows amenity advantages

Hot tub/JacuzziPhysical distancing in dining areas

Platinum Queenstown amenity advantages

Laundry

Detailed comparison

Category	Ruby's Fernhill Vista	Distinctive Alpine Meadows	Falcon's View Queenstown	Platinum Queenstown
Guest score	9/10	9/10	9/10	9.5/10
Rooms	8.8 Comfortable beds and good bedroom sizes, but some noise concerns.	8.2 Some complaints about room size and bed comfort, but overall satisfactory for short stays.	8.8 Room quality was mostly appreciated, though there were some issues with the pillows and space.	9.6 Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, contributing to comfort.
Cleanliness	8.3 Mostly clean, but some issues with bedroom doors and noise from common areas.	8.7 Overall cleanliness was good; however, some reviews mentioned the need for better attention to detail, especially in wall cleanliness.	8.8 The hotel was clean, with some comments emphasizing its neatness.	8.6 Some housekeeping oversights noted, such as dustiness in certain areas.
Location	9.3 Picture perfect location, breathtaking views.	9.7 Many reviews highlighted the stunning views and close proximity to town.	9.3 Many reviews praised the stunning views and the quiet location, although some noted it was far from town.	10.0 The hotel has a great location with stunning views and convenience to town.
Service	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.2 Service was reported as standard quality, meeting expectations.	9.3 Service was noted to be friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience.	10.0 Staff were reported as super helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 No specific comments on food and beverage; assigned target value.	8.8 No comments specifically about food and beverage were provided, hence 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.	9.1 No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Had everything needed for a comfortable stay.	9.2 Amenities such as the jacuzzi and kitchen facilities were positively received.	8.8 Amenities were highlighted as good, especially the heated beds and microwaves.	9.6 Facilities were appreciated, albeit with minor suggestions like varied pillow types.
Value	8.8 Good value considering the accommodations and amenities.	9.2 Most reviews indicated that the experience justified the cost.	9.3 Guests felt that the experience provided good value for money considering the views and cleanliness.	9.1 General sentiment of value seems good considering amenities and location.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.32 km (0.20 mi)	0.50 km (0.31 mi)	0.76 km (0.47 mi)
Landmarks	Fernhill Reserve	Fernhill Reserve	Fernhill Reserve	Old power house
Best suited for	Quiet leisure travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Families

Guest score

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9/10

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9/10

Falcon's View Queenstown

9/10

Platinum Queenstown

9.5/10

Rooms

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.8

Comfortable beds and good bedroom sizes, but some noise concerns.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.2

Some complaints about room size and bed comfort, but overall satisfactory for short stays.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

Room quality was mostly appreciated, though there were some issues with the pillows and space.

Platinum Queenstown

9.6

Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, contributing to comfort.

Cleanliness

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.3

Mostly clean, but some issues with bedroom doors and noise from common areas.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.7

Overall cleanliness was good; however, some reviews mentioned the need for better attention to detail, especially in wall cleanliness.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

The hotel was clean, with some comments emphasizing its neatness.

Platinum Queenstown

8.6

Some housekeeping oversights noted, such as dustiness in certain areas.

Location

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Picture perfect location, breathtaking views.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.7

Many reviews highlighted the stunning views and close proximity to town.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Many reviews praised the stunning views and the quiet location, although some noted it was far from town.

Platinum Queenstown

10.0

The hotel has a great location with stunning views and convenience to town.

Service

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Service was reported as standard quality, meeting expectations.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Service was noted to be friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Platinum Queenstown

10.0

Staff were reported as super helpful, enhancing the overall experience.

Sleep & Noise

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

—

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

—

Falcon's View Queenstown

—

Platinum Queenstown

—

Food & Breakfast

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.7

No specific comments on food and beverage; assigned target value.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

No comments specifically about food and beverage were provided, hence 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.

Platinum Queenstown

9.1

No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Amenities such as the jacuzzi and kitchen facilities were positively received.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

Amenities were highlighted as good, especially the heated beds and microwaves.

Platinum Queenstown

9.6

Facilities were appreciated, albeit with minor suggestions like varied pillow types.

Value

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.8

Good value considering the accommodations and amenities.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Most reviews indicated that the experience justified the cost.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Guests felt that the experience provided good value for money considering the views and cleanliness.

Platinum Queenstown

9.1

General sentiment of value seems good considering amenities and location.

Landmarks

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

Fernhill Reserve

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

Fernhill Reserve

Falcon's View Queenstown

Fernhill Reserve

Platinum Queenstown

Old power house

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9/1063 reviews

View hotel

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9/10790 reviews

0.32 km (0.20 mi) from original

View hotel

Falcon's View Queenstown

Queenstown, NZ

★ 3-star9/10582 reviews

0.50 km (0.31 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Platinum Queenstown

Queenstown, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/101,054 reviews

0.76 km (0.47 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Ruby's Fernhill Vista	Distinctive Alpine Meadows	Falcon's View Queenstown	Platinum Queenstown
Guest score	9/10	9/10	9/10	9.5/10
Rooms	8.8 Comfortable beds and good bedroom sizes, but some noise concerns.	8.2 Some complaints about room size and bed comfort, but overall satisfactory for short stays.	8.8 Room quality was mostly appreciated, though there were some issues with the pillows and space.	9.6 Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, contributing to comfort.
Cleanliness	8.3 Mostly clean, but some issues with bedroom doors and noise from common areas.	8.7 Overall cleanliness was good; however, some reviews mentioned the need for better attention to detail, especially in wall cleanliness.	8.8 The hotel was clean, with some comments emphasizing its neatness.	8.6 Some housekeeping oversights noted, such as dustiness in certain areas.
Location	9.3 Picture perfect location, breathtaking views.	9.7 Many reviews highlighted the stunning views and close proximity to town.	9.3 Many reviews praised the stunning views and the quiet location, although some noted it was far from town.	10.0 The hotel has a great location with stunning views and convenience to town.
Service	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.2 Service was reported as standard quality, meeting expectations.	9.3 Service was noted to be friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience.	10.0 Staff were reported as super helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.7 No specific comments on food and beverage; assigned target value.	8.8 No comments specifically about food and beverage were provided, hence 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.	9.1 No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Had everything needed for a comfortable stay.	9.2 Amenities such as the jacuzzi and kitchen facilities were positively received.	8.8 Amenities were highlighted as good, especially the heated beds and microwaves.	9.6 Facilities were appreciated, albeit with minor suggestions like varied pillow types.
Value	8.8 Good value considering the accommodations and amenities.	9.2 Most reviews indicated that the experience justified the cost.	9.3 Guests felt that the experience provided good value for money considering the views and cleanliness.	9.1 General sentiment of value seems good considering amenities and location.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.32 km (0.20 mi)	0.50 km (0.31 mi)	0.76 km (0.47 mi)
Landmarks	Fernhill Reserve	Fernhill Reserve	Fernhill Reserve	Old power house
Best suited for	Quiet leisure travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Families

Guest score

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9/10

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9/10

Falcon's View Queenstown

9/10

Platinum Queenstown

9.5/10

Rooms

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.8

Comfortable beds and good bedroom sizes, but some noise concerns.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.2

Some complaints about room size and bed comfort, but overall satisfactory for short stays.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

Room quality was mostly appreciated, though there were some issues with the pillows and space.

Platinum Queenstown

9.6

Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, contributing to comfort.

Cleanliness

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.3

Mostly clean, but some issues with bedroom doors and noise from common areas.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.7

Overall cleanliness was good; however, some reviews mentioned the need for better attention to detail, especially in wall cleanliness.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

The hotel was clean, with some comments emphasizing its neatness.

Platinum Queenstown

8.6

Some housekeeping oversights noted, such as dustiness in certain areas.

Location

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Picture perfect location, breathtaking views.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.7

Many reviews highlighted the stunning views and close proximity to town.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Many reviews praised the stunning views and the quiet location, although some noted it was far from town.

Platinum Queenstown

10.0

The hotel has a great location with stunning views and convenience to town.

Service

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Service was reported as standard quality, meeting expectations.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Service was noted to be friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Platinum Queenstown

10.0

Staff were reported as super helpful, enhancing the overall experience.

Sleep & Noise

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

—

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

—

Falcon's View Queenstown

—

Platinum Queenstown

—

Food & Breakfast

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

8.7

No specific comments on food and beverage; assigned target value.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

No comments specifically about food and beverage were provided, hence 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.

Platinum Queenstown

9.1

No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

9.3

Had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Amenities such as the jacuzzi and kitchen facilities were positively received.

Falcon's View Queenstown

8.8

Amenities were highlighted as good, especially the heated beds and microwaves.

Platinum Queenstown

9.6

Facilities were appreciated, albeit with minor suggestions like varied pillow types.

Value

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

8.8

Good value considering the accommodations and amenities.

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

9.2

Most reviews indicated that the experience justified the cost.

Falcon's View Queenstown

9.3

Guests felt that the experience provided good value for money considering the views and cleanliness.

Platinum Queenstown

9.1

General sentiment of value seems good considering amenities and location.

Landmarks

Ruby's Fernhill Vista

Fernhill Reserve

Distinctive Alpine Meadows

Fernhill Reserve

Falcon's View Queenstown

Fernhill Reserve

Platinum Queenstown

Old power house