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The Grand by SkyCity vs Rydges Auckland
Rydges Auckland and SKYCITY Grand Hotel are both endorsed by experts. Overall, SKYCITY Grand Hotel scores significantly higher than Rydges Auckland. SKYCITY Grand Hotel is ranked #2 in Auckland with accolades from 9 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Oyster.
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The Skycity Grand is cooler than its name suggests with excellent entertainment facilities and an abundance of eating and drinking options."
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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. "
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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. "
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Rydges Auckland
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
59 Federal Street, Cnr Kingston Street, Central City, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $153 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"International hotel in the heart of the commercial district, close to Viaduct Basin, waterfront restaurants, Sky Tower and downtown shops."
Star Service
"Three blocks from the water's edge, this first-rate choice for midrange groups and gatherings provides a limited roster of facilities, friendly local service and fair rates."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Housed in a tall glass building right by Auckland's Sky Tower, Rydges Auckland is a four-pearl business hotel with great conference facilities."
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