Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottHarbourfront wellness pillar
A central high-rise geared around hydrotherapy and recovery, with harbour views at every turn.
What it’s good at
Notable
A fourteen-metre heated pool looks over the harbour, paired with a cold plunge bath.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A recent overhaul stripped the Eighties entirely: rooms now feature Urbanaut craft beer in minibars and mindfulness meditations on TV.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Britomart’s dining precinct and the Waitematā Harbour ferry terminal are both within a five-minute walk.
The rooms
Nature-inspired textures and marble bathrooms meet floor-to-ceiling windows looking out towards the city skyline and harbour.
The pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated indoor water spans 14 metres across the deck, steps from a dry timber sauna.
The baths
A circular mosaic vitality pool sits beside a wooden cold plunge tub looking out towards the harbour.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and strength equipment line floor-to-ceiling windows with wide views across the central Auckland skyline.
Restaurant
Trivet
Chef Ualese Mua finishes sharing plates and shucks fresh local oysters across dark marble counters.
Forum Bar
Illuminated steps lead to a backlit cocktail bar flanked by curved ceiling lights and greenery.
At the table
The executive lounge features warm timber walls and a central gas fireplace beside banquette dining tables.
How it began
The hotel opened in 1984 as Auckland’s first five-star crash pad for touring bands like The Rolling Stones.
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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.