Vale Chateau Tongariro

Stuff reports:

Iconic Ruapehu hotel the Chateau Tongariro has confirmed it will be closing for good in a move Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton​ said has left him “reeling”.

The hotel will officially shut its doors from February 5, having not been taking any new bookings for this year.

This makes me very said. The Chateau and the Hermitage are the two most iconic tourist hotels in New Zealand.

I’ve stayed at the Chateau many times, and attended conferences there. I can never tire of the view from the huge windows in the lounge area – especially when it has been snowing.