Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorAvant-garde harbour perch
The former central bank runs like a theatrical playground, driven by runway-inspired styling and top-floor harbour parties.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bold interiors created with fashion label WORLD incorporate upended sofas and volcanic tones.
Notable
A subterranean spa set inside former gold bullion vaults, with a twenty-metre pool.
Notable
Sunset DJ sessions and harbour-view cocktails on the sixteenth-floor HI-SO rooftop terrace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The guestrooms play with Auckland's volcanic history through dark palettes and gold-veined sinks.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Britomart's restored heritage warehouses, designer boutiques, and downtown ferry terminals sit right outside the doors.
The rooms
Volcanic tones and gold-veined fixtures line the rooms, and deep freestanding soaking tubs come standard in every one.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness room has artificial turf flooring, free weights, and cardio machines overlooking the pool.
At the table
Javalab prepares artisan coffee and French pastries at the ground floor counter, steps from the lobby bar.
How it began
The building previously housed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and safeguarded the nation's gold bullion reserves.
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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.