Hilton AucklandvsParnell Pines Hotel
Both Parnell Inn and Hilton Auckland are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hilton Auckland ranks significantly better than Parnell Inn. Hilton Auckland has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 11 publications including Frommer's, Insight Guides and Afar Magazine.
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
Parnell Pines Hotel
320 Parnell Road, Auckland Central 1052 , New Zealand
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"A small, quiet, personal hotel in the heart of Parnell, close to the restaurants, cafés, boutiques and art galleries of this classy inner-city suburb and adjoining Newmarket."
Rough Guide
"Compact and simple hotel right in the heart of Parnell."
Lonely Planet
"You’ll get a chipper welcome from the friendly folks at this good-looking, revamped motel with local photography on the walls. Rooms 3 and 4 have great harbour views and some rooms have kitchenettes." Full review