Street view: Do you think Rotorua will benefit from a 5 star hotel?

An artist's impression of the rooms at Rotorua's first 5-star hotel. Photo/Supplied

Kurt Hoffmann

I think the hotel market is saturated at the moment, but it would appeal to Chinese investors.

KURT HOFFMANN, 32

Tikitere

Iven Kumar

Yes definitely, we're a tourist town and it will attract more high end visitors.

IVEN KUMAR, 37

Kawaha Point

Maria Wirihana

There's already heaps, it might be good though for people who can afford it.

MARIA WIRIHANA, 52

Hillcrest

Graham Cribb

Absolutely. This town needs a 5 star, probably even more than one.

GRAHAM CRIBB, 41

Central

William Chicoine

I don't know what the difference between a 4 and 5 star is. We already have a lot of great hotels and motels.

WILLIAM CHICOINE, 57

Kaingaroa