Stamford Plaza AucklandvsThe Grand by SkyCity
Both Stamford Plaza Auckland and SKYCITY Grand Hotel are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, SKYCITY Grand Hotel scores significantly higher than Stamford Plaza Auckland. SKYCITY Grand Hotel comes in at 89 with praise from 9 reviews like The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Stamford Plaza Auckland
22 - 26 Albert Street, Auckland Central 1041, New Zealand
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Constant upgrades, noteworthy service, and attention to detail keep this mid-city hotel at the top of its game." Full review
Star Service
"It is a fine upper-midrange commercial hotel with a firm foothold in traditional hospitality and traditional design." Full review
Gayot
"This Central Business District hotel offers plenty of appeal for executive travelers and conference planners."
The Grand by SkyCity
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower." Full review
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." Full review
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. " Full review
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. " Full review