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Hotel DeBrett vs Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Hotel DeBrett ranks significantly better than Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel. Hotel DeBrett ranks #1 in Auckland with endorsements from 12 publications like Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
Hotel DeBrett
Concierge
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
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2 High Street, CBD, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $169 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A mash of Art Deco architecture, sixties furnishings, and perky service, the hotel reflects the designer savvy and eclectic lifestyles of this edgy little district of downtown Auckland."
Jetsetter
"Mod boutique hotel in an updated Art Deco building in Auckland's hip downtown."
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Travel + Leisure
"In midtown, the vintage Modernist furnishings at this renovated hotel create a pied-à-terre feel."
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Rough Guide
"The height of Auckland chic, this classy 25-room boutique hotel references its Art Deco origins while adding bold colours and mismatched but complementary furniture."
Star Service
"A 25-room design hotel with great staff, and a bar and restaurant that are among the hippest and most happening near the quay."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"A mash of Art Deco architecture, sixties furnishings, and perky service, the 25-room Hotel DeBrett reflects the designer savvy and eclectic lifestyles of this edgy little district of downtown Auckland."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The 25-room Hotel DeBrett is a charming, five-pearl boutique in Auckland's Central Business District, a short walk from Britomart."
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Afar Magazine
"This funky boutique hotel on the edge of the Britomart shopping district goes way back in Auckland history."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"With its bright pops of colour and vibrant décor, Hotel Debrett is an art deco outpost ideally situated near central Auckland's trendy shops and cutting-edge art galleries."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Auckland’s shopping district blends Art Deco features with bold, modern design."
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Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
7 Prosford St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $0 /night
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"Overall, this place offers a good atmosphere and a terrific garden courtyard in which to while away summer days and nights."
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DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1900, this two-storey refurbished colonial house has a pleasant garden and offers unusual warmth, hospitality and character."
Rough Guide
"Compact, cosy little hostel in a restored Victorian villa on a quiet street close to the Ponsonby cafés."
Lonely Planet
"As unassuming as its namesake, this gay-friendly hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from all the good shopping and grazing opportunities."
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