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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct HarbourvsHeritage Auckland
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour and Heritage Auckland are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Heritage Auckland scores marginally higher than Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. Heritage Auckland comes in at #4 in Auckland with positive reviews from 9 sources including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Gayot
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This hotel offers stunning views of the harbor with side-glance skyline views of the city. This former Westin is among the top hotels in the city." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 171-room Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a five-pearl business hotel right on Auckland's Harbour, a short walk from the offices of the Central Business District." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With its generous rooms and meltingly comfortable beds, the Sofitel has its attributes beyond the sleek, Pacific-inspired entrance." Full review
Fodor's "This waterfront hotel presents the customer with both luxury and a friendly environment, as well as views of the ever-changing Viaduct Basin from some rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour blends French and South Pacific influences while respecting the maritime heritage of the area." Full review
Gayot "French élan is right at home in this quintessential New Zealand setting overlooking Waitemata Harbour."
The Telegraph7.0
"This stylistic marriage of Parisian salon and Pacific meeting house is just out of earshot from the bars and restaurants of the Viaduct Harbour’s busy end." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A chic, contemporary hideaway with a distinctly French flair. Hermès amenities are included in the rooms and there is an opulent new spa with state-of-the-art accoutrements "
Auckland Travel Guide
May 16, 2022
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Opt for the Opera Suite for a truly luxurious experience.
Lonely Planet "Auckland is one of the world's great harbour cities, so it makes perfect sense to stay beside the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It boasts the high standards that you would expect from the French hotel brand, with a fine-dining restaurant, elegant interiors, and an impressive spa and wellness center."
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to New Zealand
November 14, 2023
Heritage Auckland
Insight Guides Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot Oyster Afar Magazine
Frommer's
35 Hobson Street, PO Box 105-326, Auckland Central 1001, New Zealand
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Large, landmark hotel with spacious rooms located within easy walking distance of the America’s Cup Village. Restaurants, bar, pool, sauna, spa and gym. ."
Fodor's "This hotel mixes the historical and the contemporary; it's housed in one of Auckland's landmark buildings, the Farmers Department Store but has an additional tower wing." Full review
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Ask for a harbor-view room.
DK Eyewitness "This is the largest hotel in Auckland and is set in a landmark building."
Rough Guide "Top-class hotel partly fashioned from the original Farmers department store."
Star Service "The warm and friendly staff provides top-notch service. This sleek operation is more affordable than the slightly overrated but more intimate Quay West. " Full review
Gayot "The Art Deco style of the once-famous Farmers department store has been preserved in this 467-room hotel overlooking Auckland's waterfront and business district."
OysterUpscale
"The upscale, 179-room Heritage Auckland offers the attractive combination of a Central Business District location and excellent amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine "The former Farmers department store in the heart of Auckland is the place to stay when visiting this city." Full review
Frommer's "Two separate hotel wings—one modern and one historic—give this lodging two of everything, so it’s unusually well set up with gyms, pools, and rooftop tennis courts that never get crowded" Full review
