The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & Restaurant vs ?

"It features lovingly tended period details such as supremely high ceilings, and has much more style than many of the luxury hotels in the city centre."

"Slick, elegant luxury boutique hotel on the Devonport Village waterfront, a 10-minute ferry ride across the harbour from Auckland."

"Upstairs, a wide corridor hung with chandeliers leads to generous rooms with period furnishings ... harbor views come at a slightly higher rate." Full review