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What to order
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Breakfast
Recommended repeatedly as excellent, hot, delicious, and a great start to the day; several reviews also mention the complimentary breakfast options and praise the quality and variety.
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Cocktails
Frequently praised for being excellent and even 'divine' at the Library Lounge, with reviewers enjoying them as part of the relaxed dining experience.
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Truffles
Called 'the most delicious truffles' and described as something they devoured, making them a standout sweet treat.
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Beet Salad With Added Chicken
Specifically highlighted as incredible, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together, making it one of the clearest food recommendations in the reviews.
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Turtle Cheesecake
Praised as decadent and memorable, making it a highly recommended dessert.
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Homemade Borscht
Mentioned as comforting and delicious, showing up as a well-liked starter.
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Autumn Squash Soup
Recommended for being flavorful and well balanced, alongside the borscht as a strong soup option.
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Steak And Prawns
Highlighted as cooked to perfection, rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated.
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Mousse
Mentioned positively as part of a pleasant lounge experience, enjoyed with tea in the Library Lounge.
Details
About Hume Hotel & Spa
Warm rooms & suites in a refined 1898 hotel with a jazz lounge, pub, family eatery & nightclub.
Amenities
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Pet-friendly
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Frequently asked
What is Hume Hotel & Spa known for?
It is best known for its historic, renovated 1898 hotel setting and the Library restaurant and bar, where reviewers call the cocktails and dining memorable. Guests also highlight the welcoming service and the central Nelson location near downtown and the water.
What dishes are most recommended at Hume Hotel & Spa?
Reviewers specifically praise the beet salad with added chicken, steak and prawns, filet mignon, homemade borscht, autumn squash soup, and desserts like turtle cheesecake and pumpkin pie. Breakfast also comes up often, with guests describing it as delicious and worth getting when included or booked direct.
What is the atmosphere like at Hume Hotel & Spa?
The vibe is lively and historic, with multiple restaurants, bars, a jazz lounge, and a beer garden mentioned in reviews. It suits couples, groups, and travelers who want an energetic downtown stay with a fireplace dinner spot or a quieter suite in a restored heritage building.
Is Hume Hotel & Spa good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price is $121, and reviewers say the experience can be worth splurging on, especially for the Hume Suite, the included breakfast, and the level of service. Guests also note that the hotel comped parking in some cases, which adds value in central Nelson.
What should I know about dining at Hume Hotel & Spa?
The restaurant can be busy, and one review mentions being seated last minute even on a packed Christmas evening, so reservations may help. Guests also mention getting a spot by the fireplace at dinner and enjoying cocktails at the Library, so evening dining and drinks seem to be a highlight.
