Auckland, New ZealandAuckland Central
Horizon by SkyCity
Elliptical glass tower
Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
SkyCityElliptical glass tower
The curved glass tower works as a connected city hub, linked directly to the SkyCity dining precinct by an overhead walkway.
What it’s good at
Notable
An elliptical curved tower by Gordon Moller with subterranean artificial daylight installations.
Listed
Polished CBD rooms provide plush bedding and walk-in rain showers across thirteen floors.
Listed
A pedestrian laneway and enclosed skybridge connect directly to central city attractions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design is full of references to New Zealand’s environment and culture, the comforts are unfailingly plush, and the hospitality is both friendly and highly professional.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A pedestrian laneway sits at the doorstep, connecting Hobson and Nelson Streets an easy walk from the Sky Tower.
The rooms
Walnut veneer and dark stone line the interiors, with rooms set along single-loaded corridors that trace the building's curve.
At the table
The Grill cooks New Zealand beef and seafood over a Montague grill, and Onyx Bar pours cocktails from midday.
How it began
The building's elliptical shape was dictated by strict city constraints, including a microwave broadcast corridor and a protected volcanic view shaft.
Auckland
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Our shorthand
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.