Auckland, New ZealandAuckland Central
The Grand by SkyCity
Entertainment precinct tower
Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand
Opened
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
SkyCityEntertainment precinct tower
A polished high-rise base anchored in Auckland's liveliest entertainment hub, pairing calm interiors with immediate access to buzzing Federal Street.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
SkyCity's flagship hotel operates inside Auckland's entertainment compound: casino, theatre, restaurants, and the 328-meter Sky Tower with its bungee platform all reachable via internal walkways.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Federal Street runs right outside the lobby, packed with oyster bars and grills. The city theatre district is five minutes away on foot.
The rooms
West-facing rooms look out on harbour bridge sunsets and SkyJump divers. East-facing windows take in the downtown street grid.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The Level 7 fitness centre looks through a glass wall onto the 25-metre heated lap pool and sauna.
The spa
East Day Spa includes double suites with sunken soaking tubs, infrared saunas, and a tepidarium with heated stone loungers.
Restaurant
Metita
Chef Michael Meredith serves modern Pacific cuisine beside an open kitchen set beneath sculptural woven lantern pendants.
At the table
The Terrace serves morning buffets under crystal chandeliers on Level 7, alongside eggs cooked to order and barista coffee.
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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.