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The Grand by SkyCityvsCrowne Plaza Auckland, an IHG Hotel
Both SKYCITY Grand Hotel and Crowne Plaza Auckland are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, SKYCITY Grand Hotel ranks significantly better than Crowne Plaza Auckland. SKYCITY Grand Hotel ranks #2 in Auckland with accolades from 9 sources such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
The Grand by SkyCity
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
90 Federal St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Linked to the SKYCITY hotel and casino complex by a bridge, it offers the best of everything." Full review
Fodor's "The specially commissioned works of top New Zealand artists hanging in the soaring lobby of Auckland's latest major hotel are testimony to the attention to design throughout." Full review
Lonely Planet "Where Sky City is a four-star hotel in the casino complex, this place ups the stakes by being five-star and a truly smart experience."
Travel + Leisure "The hotel is host to a spectacular observation deck." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The hotel itself has two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, terrace, lap pool, gym and spa, while the SKYCITY complex has 11 restaurants and bars, three casinos and live entertainment."
Star Service "This is the easiest building in town to find, thanks to its namesake, next-door SKYTOWER, which reigns majestically over the Auckland skyline." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Skycity Grand is cooler than its name suggests with excellent entertainment facilities and an abundance of eating and drinking options." Full review
Afar Magazine "As well as having three premium restaurants, a day spa, a great gym, an on call doctor and a baby-sitting service, this 5-star Hotel is only an airbridge away from the SkyCity complex and casino. " Full review
Afar Magazine "the top of the Sky Tower is hundreds of feet in the air, and as it does a full revolution over a period of an hour you will get a true 360-degree view of this stunning city. " Full review
Crowne Plaza Auckland, an IHG Hotel DK Eyewitness Star Service Frommer's Fodor's Frommer's
128 Albert St, P.O. Box 6841, Auckland Central 1030, New Zealand
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "Conveniently located in the heart of the business district above the Elliott shopping complex and just a short walk from the Edge Entertainment Centre, SKYCITY complex and Queen Street."
Star Service "Situated midway between the Aotea Performing Arts Centre and the ferry terminals...this downtown landmark resides in a striking 28-story tower balanced atop one of Auckland's shopping malls." Full review
Frommer's "The service is friendly and efficient. But there are some drawbacks... from the exorbitant charge for Wi-Fi to the fact that some rooms overlook a very noisy nightclub." Full review
Fodor's "The suites on the 28th floor have great views and bigger bathrooms for just a slightly higher price. The website often has quite good deals." Full review
Frommer's "Its location can't be beat; rooms are spacious and well-maintained, the beds boasting quality, pillow-top mattresses; and the service is friendly and efficient." Full review
