Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
AccorJeweled Deco landmark
Intimate Art Deco glamour and jewel-toned elegance bring warmth to this slender Queen Street tower.
What it’s good at
Notable
Velvet upholstery in emerald and amethyst jewel tones beside gold-accented marble bathrooms.
Notable
Preserved 1928 Windsor House interiors with arched ceilings and an original three-tiered chandelier.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Fable revived the 1928 Windsor House after decades of faded accommodation, transforming the Art Deco structure into a 79-room boutique inspired by Wallis Simpson's jewelry collection.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on lower Queen Street, the hotel sits a short walk from Britomart dining and the Waitemata Harbour ferry terminal.
The rooms
Wallis Simpson's jewelry collection inspires plush jewel-toned quarters accented with bespoke headboards and gold-tiled marble bathrooms.
The sauna and hot tub
A private thermal sanctuary holds a traditional sauna and an indoor hot tub glowing with blue underwater light.
Cooke's Restaurant & Bar
Tufted velvet banquettes and brass chandeliers set the scene for organic New Zealand dishes and drinks mixed tableside.
How it began
The 1928 Windsor House was once celebrated for its ground-floor soda fountain and tea room before its boutique hotel revival.
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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.