This stay was a reminder that you don't need over-the-top luxury to get everything right…read more The location is spot-on, just off Queen Street, close enough to walk everywhere but far enough to escape the constant buzz. Sky Tower, great food, shopping, and transport are all within easy reach. The room was immaculate, modern, and incredibly comfortable. The bed deserves special mention, excellent sleep every night. The room was impressively quiet given the central location. Everything felt thoughtfully designed and well maintained. Service really stood out. Staff were consistently friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful, from check-in to checkout. It felt welcoming rather than transactional, which makes a big difference. This hotel excels at the fundamentals: comfort, cleanliness, location, and service. No gimmicks, just a well-run operation that delivers exactly what travelers want. A flawless city stay. Comfortable, calm, and perfectly located. I wouldn't hesitate to stay and again and would confidently recommend it to anyone!

I generally stay at Marriotts when I travel due to the points and status, but generally even the…read morebad ones are a decent place to stay at. I try to find a Marriott that is closer to where I am going (i.e. to a client or convention) or walking distance from things to do (shops, restaurants or general activities.. when I'm on vacation and can do that.. mainly cause I don't want to drive when on vacation). Well this Marriott did not disappoint. Not only was the room great (they did upgrade me due to status, but in the US when they say that you don't really notice a difference). The room was amazing at a high floor as requested on my profile. Couldn't exactly view the skytower from our room (it was at a corner where you had to stick your head to the window to just about see it :)), nevertheless the view was still great. It offers two exits (you can use the second exit/entrance as an entrance after you have your room keycard) great location to walk to the stores, but just away from the stores so it feels a bit more private. 5 to 20 minutes max walking from most places (12-15 minutes to sky tower), employees were very helpful when asked something, a fridge, safe, iron and coffee maker in the room and some parking for those looking for that (I would check with hotel though as it seems limited so you would have to make sure they have spots available when you are going). I would recommend this place and stay there again.

We loved our stay here. The location was perfect to walking to great restaurants and catching…read moreferries to other amazing places. Our room had a huge patio overlooking the harbor. The bed and pillows were very comfy. Cleaning service visited daily. Our room was clean and had ample space for our luggage. The shower was super hot. We loved the staff. I'm not sure I have the name right, but it might be Yoso, he was the main desk person - he was amazing. So welcoming. He gave great tips on local places. When we forgot our key, he quickly got us access to our room. Fantastic service. We ate breakfast each day in the Fish restaurant. Excellent food and service. Great stay.

I selected this property primarily for its convenient location in th e Central Business District…read more We requested a room on the highest floor to ensure a quiet environment without any noise from above. Although the room 834 provided only a partial harbor view, we preferred this side over the harbor view to avoid facing the cruise ship directly. The check-in process was smooth and efficient. We arrived before 3 pm and the front desk staff kindly accommodated our request for an early check-in. Our room was modern, clean, and comfortable, though slightly compact. A friend traveling with us got #830, which was marginally larger than ours. It's interesting as I'm a Hilton gold member while my friend isn't but ended up getting a complimentary upgrade. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom featuring both a rainfall shower and a spacious bathtub. We had breakfast at FISH restaurant on Level 1. The dining area offered beautiful harbor views, and the buffet selection was impressive especially fresh fruit (including golden kiwis), smoked salmon, pastrami, and an excellent variety of bread and pastries. Overall, our stay was relaxing and enjoyable, aside from some rooftop noise around 5 am on the first night. When we reserved the room, the Hilton website said the pool would be closed for maintenance until 31 Oct. However it was still closed when we arrived first week of Nov. The pool almost like an infinity one, is one of the reasons I chose this hotel. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to enjoy it.

We traveled from Los Angeles to Auckland, Australia.... To begin our 16 day adventure.... New…read moreZealand has plenty of rules.. we did our visa's online a few weeks before we traveled... and our declaration 24 hrs before arrival .... Customs was pretty easy for us... we also have our Global Entry card so that helps....

We were VERY pleased with our experience at this Novotel!…read more LOCATION: This is everything. In fact, this is why we chose this hotel: it's right next to the Auckland airport, which makes it a great option for early flights. It's literally less than a 3 minute walk from the hotel entrance to the airport entrance. And the best part? You don't hear the planes at all - but you get the awesome views of the planes taking off from many rooms! ENTRY: The main floor is gorgeous, well-maintained, and elevated. There is a cafe on the first floor, and the front desk service was polite and efficient. ROOM: The room was sooooo nice. If we weren't on a speed race to see all of Auckland in a day, we would have slept in and been lazy in here. The bed was great, the room features were luxurious, the SHOWER was magical, and the layout was great for unpacking. TRANSPORT: If you're heading into the city, the shuttle (costs money but cheaper than a taxi) leaves from the airport right across the street. Very handy!

A little game pub by the road. Easy to walk in, sit down, just go to the counter to order something…read moresimple and fresh, it won't let you down. A couple of seats lay out at the bar counter, however, something unique come up to your mind. People have their names at the back of the chairs to mark their special seats. I have seen people saved the half of drink at the bar, this is something first come to vision. Old ladies and men rush in and out, then you will realize it is a game bar in the end. Order fish&chips, they will help you bring takeaways. Yes, why not have some chips pairing larger beer on a warm Sunday afternoon?

The Thirsty Frog is certainly not the most attractive wine bar in the world. I get where they were…read moregoing...frogs are green, it's called The Thirsty Frog but still that doesn't you have to douse the entire exterior of your bar in lime green paint. Exterior aside, I actually like The Thirsty Frog. Milford was in dire need of a wine bar and this place fits the bill. It offers great wines by the glass and there are plenty of tasty morsels to nibble on whilst you sip away. I particularly like that they have a constantly changing selection of French cheeses on offer. This place is great for after-work drinks with friends or as a pitstop on your Sunday afternoon walk with the dogs. Santé!

I had a nice stay here, for a business visit to Auckland. Rooms are well laid out, good shower,…read morenice linen and comfortable furnishings. Wi-fi is reliable and the housekeeping is well done. The breakfast offers a good range with fresh and varied items. Service at the restaurant is responsive and friendly. Dinner at the restaurant is pricey though and the quality is patchy, so I would question the value from that point of view. However, the wine list is good and the restaurant service is very nice. Overall I would be happy to come back here, probably just have dinner elsewhere if I was staying a few days. Thank you.

Staying here 18 days. Newly out of MIQ…read more Staff are super. They attend to every concern, remember who you are and go out of their way to be helpful. This included advice on shops and restaurants nearby as well as how to enjoy the adjacent park. Queen street is busy, so you will hear the outside noise in the background, but the beds are comfortable and I had no problem sleeping Better yet, the kitchen comes well equipped, the water pressure is great, and there is a washer and a dryer in the room. I highly recommend staying a while.

lovely rooms so new bathrooms shower tv nice view from balcony of park very quiet at night very…read morenice staff helpful lot af bags as arrive 10am text us when room was ready can recommend to everyone to stay here like home from home washing machine drying machine fridge all spotless clean great tv channels at night to watch

The Hopetoun Alpha is a pretty special venue: just off K Rd, it's a former church that is now a…read morededicated event space. It's been pretty sympathetically renovated from its church-y days, but still has all the best elements of its original architecture: the soaring ceiling, the wood fixtures and the like. If you're looking for a venue, this is a good one, although you should check out their rates on their website as it's understandably a bit more than just hiring the local church hall. Every now and again it's used for gigs, and it's a great place to see bands play; the acoustics are pretty good.

I'm not one given to hyperboles, but yowww, what a space. It feels like an Art Director's version…read moreof Heaven - natural light, floor-to-ceiling windows, stark white urrthang, an old leather couch that God naps in each afternoon, and an artfully curated assortment of taxidermied animals... like a zebra jumping through a wall. True story. Was here for an event last night and was blown away by the studio, and I'm not a man who's easily impressed - oh my gosh look over there it's a dog with a puffy tail, whee! (That was a Simpsons quote, I swear I'm not crazy). It's a pretty versatile studio, they do photographic and video shoots here, product and event launches, and sometimes, parties and events. It's right on the K road too, so you're surrounded by op shops, dumpling dens and strip clubs - basically everything that makes western culture awesome and interesting.

I would not have come across this quaint studio if I had not been invited to a Yelp event. This is…read morethe ideal space for hosting events, the floor has multiple rooms, lots of windows, white walls and light laminate floors. And of course the Zebra. This a great space!