Retro Motel at the Ambassador Hotel (Hamilton, New Zealand)

This smart roadside hotel is set in a modern six-storey tower less than a mile from Hamilton city centre. Along with its enviable location, Retro Motel at the Ambassador Hotel boasts on-site dining, an outdoor pool, and a kids' pool. Neat guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a minimalist, contemporary vibe. Flat-screen televisions and mini-fridges come as standard, as do work desks and tea/coffee-making equipment. Some quarters offer balconies, others have patios. Amenities include complimentary parking and free Wi-Fi. There's also a hot tub. Guests can enjoy a meal and a drink in the hotel's relaxed restaurant and bar (Retrospect). Several other dining and drinking venues can be found within 500 metres, including the convivial Helm Bar & Kitchen just across the street. Retro Motel at the Ambassador Hotel is a ten-minute walk from Waikato rugby stadium, and a 15-minute stroll from Centre Place shopping mall. The pretty water fountains and interactive sculptures of leafy Parana Park are just over a mile away.