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Relax and Unwind in
Style and Comfort
The Hotel d’Urville is the perfect place to
relax after a day spent enjoying Marlborough’s many attractions.
It’s a small hotel in the heart of the central business
district with eleven, well-appointed rooms, an elegant bar,
and modern
restaurant.
The building - the Old Public Trust
Building - is a Blenheim landmark. It was built in the art
deco style in the 1920s and features a magnificent columned
façade, grand staircase and high ceilings.
It was opened as a wine bar and brasserie
in 1993 and the upstairs converted into a small hotel soon
after. New Owners Chris & Helen Birks took over in October
2006. They wish to contiune to set about cementing the hotel’s
reputation for style, efficient, friendly service and fine
food and
wine.
About the name
The hotel is named for Dumont d’Urville, the French explorer
who made three visits to New Zealand between 1824 and 1840.
D’Urville was the first explorer to chart the Marlborough
region since James Cook the 1770s. He charted the Marlborough
Sounds, giving his name to the rugged d’Urville Island and
other geographic landmarks in the area. |
