Grey Lynn Auckland, New Zealand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Spanish Mission citadel
Sunlit cloister hallways and quiet garden courtyards give the restored convent an easygoing, playfully irreverent neighborhood rhythm.
“In the neighboring suburb of Grey Lynn is The Convent Hotel, which is exactly what it sounds like—a renovated convent.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Eclectic interiors blending mid-century furniture, exposed brick, steel-framed windows, and salvaged timber across former nun quarters.
Notable
A restored 1922 Spanish Mission nunnery showcasing original stucco arches, weathered plaster, and wide halls.
Listed
Central atrium dining at Ada beneath a glass ceiling, alongside drinks at The House Bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms and suites lean in to their historical inspiration ... their style is eclectic, full of attractively weathered surfaces and a mix of modernist and vintage furniture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in residential Grey Lynn, the front steps lead directly to Great North Road and the boutiques along Ponsonby Road.
The rooms
Quarters like Nun’s Repose and Mother Superior mix original timber joinery with plush beds, retro armchairs, and RAAD bath goods.
Restaurant
Ada
Ada serves handmade pasta and Italian-accented sharing plates beneath the central atrium's vaulted glass ceiling.
How it began
Built in 1922 for the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Spanish Mission nunnery was thoughtfully restored and reopened in 2020.
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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.