Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Crafted brick bolthole
A handcrafted clay-brick tower joins a restored heritage hall, built with local timber and a light ecological footprint.
“Hotel Britomart snagged the highest rating from the third-party New Zealand Green Building Council, thanks to its extraordinary efforts:”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Ten floors of handmade clay bricks encase timber-lined rooms with custom ceramics.
Notable
Organic cotton bedding, compostable slippers, and attentive staff dressed in tailored linen.
Notable
Reclaimed native kauri and local ceramics anchor this downtown waterfront precinct stay.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
its handmade bricks and salvaged wood aren’t just sustainable but radiate organic warmth, and the interior style may be understated, but it never feels austere.
“Every detail is meticulously thought out—door handles created from driftwood and dipped in brass; hand-made bricks and a feature wall made from the country's famous volcanic black sand west coast beaches; organic bed linen; and compostable slippers...”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Cobbled laneways, designer boutiques, and the downtown ferry terminal sit right outside on Takutai Square.
The rooms
Timber-clad walls and built-in window seats give rooms a cabin feel, styled with hand-thrown local ceramics.
Restaurant
The Libraries
Private salons inside the heritage Buckland Building center on timber tables, open prep kitchens, and exposed brick.
Within the glassy, light-filled space, sublime interiors offer fresh interpretations of local craftsmanship driven by reclaimed kauri driftwood and stoneware.
Restaurant
kingi
Sustainably caught local seafood anchors the menu beneath an expansive chandelier crafted from hand-blown glass fish scales.
How it began
Cheshire Architects integrated a new ten-storey brick tower with the 140-year-old Buckland Masonic Building.
“Sleek on the outside, sublime on the inside, The Hotel Britomart is a city escape that balances the buzz of Auckland’s downtown precinct…”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.