Hilton AucklandvsFable Auckland, MGallery
Both Hotel Grand Windsor and Hilton Auckland are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hilton Auckland scores significantly better than Hotel Grand Windsor. Hilton Auckland scores 89 with recommendations from 11 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hilton Auckland Show All Reviews
147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"This contemporary hotel takes prime position on Princes Wharf and all rooms have clear views of the harbour."
Concierge
"Set right at the edge of Princes Wharf overlooking Waitemata Harbour, this chic, modern property—the best large hotel in Auckland—is where jet-setting business travelers pull into port."
Jetsetter
"Wharf-side nautically inspired property with a water-view pool, minimalist rooms and a hip seafood joint." Full review
Fodor's
"Perched on the end of Princes Wharf, the Hilton resembles the cruise ships that dock alongside it, with white walls and neutral furnishings in chic, clean-lined rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perched at the tip of Princes Wharf, this stylish luxury hotel is almost out to sea."
Travel + Leisure
"Light-filled showstopper (white-on-white rooms; floor-to-ceiling-windows) on a pier near Queen Street." Full review
Rough Guide
"Fabulously sited on a wharf jutting into the harbour."
Star Service
"At the heart of yachting's inner sanctum, this hotel gets first honors here for its quintessential Auckland vibe." Full review
Gayot
"Jutting out like a giant cruise ship, this hotel allows you to sleep, dine and drink not just overlooking the water, but literally over Waitemata Harbour."
Afar Magazine
"Drawing inspiration from Auckland’s sailing and maritime culture, the Hilton Auckland is all white and windows, jutting nearly 1,000 feet into the sea like a double-bowed cruiseliner." Full review
Fable Auckland, MGallery
58-60 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1001, New Zealand
From $160/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Mercure Hotel Windsor is located in the heart of Auckland’s commercial district, near the waterfront and close to Viaduct Harbour, ferry terminals and Vector Arena."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Grand Windsor, an Art Deco hotel hidden off the main drag of downtown Auckland, toes the line between fashionably modern and reassuringly familiar, with its ambitious menu, jewel-toned interiors and keen service." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The longtime resident of Auckland’s first skyscraper, Hotel Grand Windsor is an art deco landmark with roaring twenties-style interiors." Full review