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Hotel DeBrett vs Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Both Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour and Hotel DeBrett are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel DeBrett scores significantly better than Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. Hotel DeBrett scores 95 with praise from 12 reviewers like Star Service, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"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."
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Travel + Leisure
"With its generous rooms and meltingly comfortable beds, the Sofitel has its attributes beyond the sleek, Pacific-inspired entrance."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour blends French and South Pacific influences while respecting the maritime heritage of the area."
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Gayot
"French élan is right at home in this quintessential New Zealand setting overlooking Waitemata Harbour."
The Telegraph
7.0
"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."
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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."
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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."
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