Waldorf St. Martins Apartment Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl property located on the edge of the Central Business District. All of its one- and two- bedroom units have balconies and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and large fridges, but not all are air conditioned, and fewer still have washing machines. Also, while guest rooms are comfortable and tidy, decor is a bit bland. However, the hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities, and other features including a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a continental breakfast (for a fee), and a lounge for early arrivals/late departures. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of downtown may want to consider the slightly cheaper Waldorf Celestion Apartment Hotel, but it has fewer amenities.
Waldorf St. Martins Apartment Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl property located on the edge of the Central Business District. All of its one- and two- bedroom units have balconies and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and large fridges, but not all are air conditioned, and fewer still have washing machines. Also, while guest rooms are comfortable and tidy, decor is a bit bland. However, the hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities, and other features including a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a continental breakfast (for a fee), and a lounge for early arrivals/late departures. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of downtown may want to consider the slightly cheaper Waldorf Celestion Apartment Hotel, but it has fewer amenities.
The 138-room Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St is a modern, upper-mid-range hotel in the heart of Auckland's Central Business District (CBD). Though housed in a structure dating back to 1912, rooms are strikingly contemporary in decor, and some have the convenient addition of small kitchenettes. Amenities are limited to a game room with a snooker table and an on-site Malaysian restaurant with a huge variety of cuisine options (including a pricey breakfast buffet), and while the hotel does offer free access to an area gym and pool, the facilities are a 15-minute walk away. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi (in rooms beyond the corporate floor, where Wi-Fi is free). Travelers seeking more facilities may want to check out the nearby Heritage Auckland, which has a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and even tennis courts.
The 138-room Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St is a modern, upper-mid-range hotel in the heart of Auckland's Central Business District (CBD). Though housed in a structure dating back to 1912, rooms are strikingly contemporary in decor, and some have the convenient addition of small kitchenettes. Amenities are limited to a game room with a snooker table and an on-site Malaysian restaurant with a huge variety of cuisine options (including a pricey breakfast buffet), and while the hotel does offer free access to an area gym and pool, the facilities are a 15-minute walk away. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi (in rooms beyond the corporate floor, where Wi-Fi is free). Travelers seeking more facilities may want to check out the nearby Heritage Auckland, which has a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and even tennis courts.
The 25-room Hotel DeBrett is a charming, five-pearl boutique in Auckland's Central Business District, a short walk from Britomart. Rooms and suites here are individually decorated, and some are spread over two levels, loft-style. All have bold, colorful striped carpet and though furnishings vary a bit, the overall aesthetic is bright and a bit retro. Although on-site amenities are limited to meeting rooms, a restaurant, and two bars, the hotel goes all out with its culinary options -- the on-site DeBretts Kitchen offers eclectic fine-dining at lunch and dinner along with a free breakfast and special weekend afternoon teas. Guests willing to forgo the charming boutique experience in favor of more amenities may prefer the nearby SKYCITY Grand Hotel, which has a pool and a large fitness center. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 25-room Hotel DeBrett is a charming, five-pearl boutique in Auckland's Central Business District, a short walk from Britomart. Rooms and suites here are individually decorated, and some are spread over two levels, loft-style. All have bold, colorful striped carpet and though furnishings vary a bit, the overall aesthetic is bright and a bit retro. Although on-site amenities are limited to meeting rooms, a restaurant, and two bars, the hotel goes all out with its culinary options -- the on-site DeBretts Kitchen offers eclectic fine-dining at lunch and dinner along with a free breakfast and special weekend afternoon teas. Guests willing to forgo the charming boutique experience in favor of more amenities may prefer the nearby SKYCITY Grand Hotel, which has a pool and a large fitness center. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
This 150-room, four-pearl apart-hotel in Auckland’s finance and business district provides an upscale base near the city’s harbor area. It's a nine-minute walk from the Britomart shopping precinct, which has a large selection of restaurants and bars. Suites here are spacious and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have separate living areas and balconies with harbor views. The restaurant serves a la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, for a fee. On-site facilities include a small fitness center, sauna, and hot tub. Guests looking for stylish suites with similar facilities might compare rates with the Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St instead, which is closer to the Aotea Center and Sky Tower.
This 150-room, four-pearl apart-hotel in Auckland’s finance and business district provides an upscale base near the city’s harbor area. It's a nine-minute walk from the Britomart shopping precinct, which has a large selection of restaurants and bars. Suites here are spacious and include kitchenettes, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some have separate living areas and balconies with harbor views. The restaurant serves a la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, for a fee. On-site facilities include a small fitness center, sauna, and hot tub. Guests looking for stylish suites with similar facilities might compare rates with the Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St instead, which is closer to the Aotea Center and Sky Tower.
Housed in a tall glass building right by Auckland's Sky Tower, Rydges Auckland is a four-pearl business hotel with great conference facilities. The 263 rooms are modern but a bit bland, although they do have stocked minibars and beautiful glass-topped desks with sleek ergonomic chairs. There's an excellent on-site restaurant specializing in oysters, 12 conference and event spaces (including a lovely rooftop terrace), and a coffee corner with espresso and pastries. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the property -- still a rarity in Auckland. However, the hotel lacks fitness facilities and a pool. Guests looking for a slightly more upscale business hotel with these features plus decent conference facilities may want to compare rates at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour just around the corner.
Housed in a tall glass building right by Auckland's Sky Tower, Rydges Auckland is a four-pearl business hotel with great conference facilities. The 263 rooms are modern but a bit bland, although they do have stocked minibars and beautiful glass-topped desks with sleek ergonomic chairs. There's an excellent on-site restaurant specializing in oysters, 12 conference and event spaces (including a lovely rooftop terrace), and a coffee corner with espresso and pastries. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the property -- still a rarity in Auckland. However, the hotel lacks fitness facilities and a pool. Guests looking for a slightly more upscale business hotel with these features plus decent conference facilities may want to compare rates at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour just around the corner.
The CityLife Hotel is a four-pearl property offering 221 upscale apartment-style rooms, ideal for travelers looking to stay in Auckland’s CBD. The hotel is a four-minute walk from the Sky Tower, with its dramatic aerial views of the city. Rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Large multi-bedroom suites feature full kitchens and laundry facilities. Common amenities include a heated indoor lap pool, and spacious fitness center with cardio machines and weights. A restaurant serves meals throughout the day, and a full buffet or a la carte breakfast is available (for a fee). Guests looking for a modern central hotel with similar leisure facilities plus the addition of a spa, compare rates with the Pullman Auckland as well.
The CityLife Hotel is a four-pearl property offering 221 upscale apartment-style rooms, ideal for travelers looking to stay in Auckland’s CBD. The hotel is a four-minute walk from the Sky Tower, with its dramatic aerial views of the city. Rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Large multi-bedroom suites feature full kitchens and laundry facilities. Common amenities include a heated indoor lap pool, and spacious fitness center with cardio machines and weights. A restaurant serves meals throughout the day, and a full buffet or a la carte breakfast is available (for a fee). Guests looking for a modern central hotel with similar leisure facilities plus the addition of a spa, compare rates with the Pullman Auckland as well.
The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower. The 316 modern rooms have big floor-to-ceiling windows (although some look out on adjacent office buildings) and large bathrooms. There are also Self Contained Suites with full kitchens for long-term guests and families, though most visitors to the hotel are business travelers in town for conferences. Features include three restaurants (with New Zealand, Japanese, and Italian offerings), an indoor lap pool, a good-size fitness center, a luxury spa, and plenty of meeting spaces. However, the property's large size and corporate vibe can make it feel a bit impersonal. Guests looking for more quiet and privacy may prefer the boutique experience offered at the nearby Hotel DeBrett, a colorful, historic hotel with only 25 rooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower. The 316 modern rooms have big floor-to-ceiling windows (although some look out on adjacent office buildings) and large bathrooms. There are also Self Contained Suites with full kitchens for long-term guests and families, though most visitors to the hotel are business travelers in town for conferences. Features include three restaurants (with New Zealand, Japanese, and Italian offerings), an indoor lap pool, a good-size fitness center, a luxury spa, and plenty of meeting spaces. However, the property's large size and corporate vibe can make it feel a bit impersonal. Guests looking for more quiet and privacy may prefer the boutique experience offered at the nearby Hotel DeBrett, a colorful, historic hotel with only 25 rooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 171-room Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a five-pearl business hotel right on Auckland's Harbour, a short walk from the offices of the Central Business District and many of the city's major attractions. Rooms here are sleek and elegant -- but not overly fussy -- with work desks, great tea and coffee, and huge marble bathrooms with separate rainfall showers and tubs. However, some of the Superior Rooms have views into the neighboring office buildings and guests wanting to use the hotel-wide Wi-Fi will have to pay extra. Features include a small fitness center, a tiny lap pool with a whirlpool hot tub, a serene spa, a spacious business center with lounge areas, and five meeting rooms. A huge breakfast buffet is available every morning (for a fee) and there's a bar in which guests can have champagne bottles opened sabrage-style, with a sword. The fitness-focused may prefer the nearby SKYCITY Grand Hotel, which has similar features as the Sofitel but a much better gym.
The 171-room Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a five-pearl business hotel right on Auckland's Harbour, a short walk from the offices of the Central Business District and many of the city's major attractions. Rooms here are sleek and elegant -- but not overly fussy -- with work desks, great tea and coffee, and huge marble bathrooms with separate rainfall showers and tubs. However, some of the Superior Rooms have views into the neighboring office buildings and guests wanting to use the hotel-wide Wi-Fi will have to pay extra. Features include a small fitness center, a tiny lap pool with a whirlpool hot tub, a serene spa, a spacious business center with lounge areas, and five meeting rooms. A huge breakfast buffet is available every morning (for a fee) and there's a bar in which guests can have champagne bottles opened sabrage-style, with a sword. The fitness-focused may prefer the nearby SKYCITY Grand Hotel, which has similar features as the Sofitel but a much better gym.
The upscale Pullman Auckland is a modern and sophisticated business-oriented hotel in a quiet section of downtown, adjacent to Albert Park. The hotel's large ballroom hosts many social events and business functions, and the property also is popular with tour groups. The full-service spa and wellness center is top notch, with a heated indoor lap pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and spacious gym that has personal trainers and an excellent choice of equipment. Yoga classes are also available. Its 347 rooms are clean, spacious, and nicely decorated, but fall short of luxurious and can vary significantly in size and amenities. Suites in the Residence Tower have private balconies and fully equipped kitchens. Another upscale option to consider is the Heritage Auckland, which is closer to the harbor and Sky Tower.
The upscale Pullman Auckland is a modern and sophisticated business-oriented hotel in a quiet section of downtown, adjacent to Albert Park. The hotel's large ballroom hosts many social events and business functions, and the property also is popular with tour groups. The full-service spa and wellness center is top notch, with a heated indoor lap pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and spacious gym that has personal trainers and an excellent choice of equipment. Yoga classes are also available. Its 347 rooms are clean, spacious, and nicely decorated, but fall short of luxurious and can vary significantly in size and amenities. Suites in the Residence Tower have private balconies and fully equipped kitchens. Another upscale option to consider is the Heritage Auckland, which is closer to the harbor and Sky Tower.
The upscale, 179-room Heritage Auckland offers the attractive combination of a Central Business District location and excellent amenities. Much of the hotel is located in a historic Art Deco department store building that’s been lovingly restored to feature original wood floors and a seven-story atrium topped by glass skylights. Amenities include a lovely event space, two fitness centers (one in each wing), sauna, indoor lap pool, tennis courts, and a heated rooftop pool with spectacular views. There’s a wide choice of rooms and suites (though style is a bit bland overall) in the original building and newer Tower Wing. They’re all spacious and include minibars and coffeemakers. Many suites have kitchenettes as well as laundry facilities. By comparison, the nearby four-pearl Rydges Auckland typically offers better rates and has an oyster bar.
The upscale, 179-room Heritage Auckland offers the attractive combination of a Central Business District location and excellent amenities. Much of the hotel is located in a historic Art Deco department store building that’s been lovingly restored to feature original wood floors and a seven-story atrium topped by glass skylights. Amenities include a lovely event space, two fitness centers (one in each wing), sauna, indoor lap pool, tennis courts, and a heated rooftop pool with spectacular views. There’s a wide choice of rooms and suites (though style is a bit bland overall) in the original building and newer Tower Wing. They’re all spacious and include minibars and coffeemakers. Many suites have kitchenettes as well as laundry facilities. By comparison, the nearby four-pearl Rydges Auckland typically offers better rates and has an oyster bar.