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Hotel Information: Heritage Auckland is located in an historic building and former department store, still with its original high ceilings and Art Deco design. There is also an adjacent, contemporary tower wing. There are two lobbies and reception area; the smaller having a two-storey atrium with water feature. The main lobby has wood floors, green rugs, and scattered groups of sofas.
Amenity highlights: Heritage Auckland has a comprehensive conference centre, including a Heritage Grand Tearoom of 460 square metres, and two business centres. It also has two restaurants, two fitness centres, an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, and an indoor lap pool. An outdoor tennis court rounds out the sporting facilities. There is also secure parking.
Insider tip: Heritage Auckland is three blocks from the SKYCITY complex, which includes the iconic Auckland landmark Sky Tower. In a country renowned for its high-adrenaline activities, Sky Tower offers Vertigo Climb (an ascent from the observation deck up the tower's mast) and Sky Jump, a 192-metre leap from the tower to street level by means of a base-jumping wire.
Special Check-in Instructions
The hotel has two wings and two separate entrances and reception desks. Check-in location varies depending on where the guestroom is located.
Rooms
Guestrooms at Heritage Auckland are located either in the original hotel wing, where they have wood floors and original Art Deco elements, or the contemporary tower wing, where they have balconies. All guestrooms have armchairs, desks with lamps, and high-speed Internet access, which costs NZ$0.68 (AU$0.55) per minute, NZ$20 (AU$16) for 30 minutes, or NZ$34 (AU$27) for 24 hours. Cable/satellite TVs have pay movies and premium channels such as Sky Movies, Sky News, Sky Sports, and Discovery Channel. Kitchenettes have stove tops, ovens, tea/coffee kettles, and refrigerators with minibars. Guestrooms in the tower wing also have washing machines and dryers. Other amenities include irons and ironing boards, laptop-size safes, hair dryers, and bathrobes and slippers.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Direct-dial phone
- Voice mail
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Slippers
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Television - Satellite service
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Heritage Auckland features a rooftop heated swimming pool and adjacent fitness centre with sweeping views of the city and harbour. There is a further indoor, heated lap pool with adjacent fitness centre. Guests may use either facility. There are also saunas and spa tubs. The hotel also has a floodlit, outdoor tennis court, with complimentary equipment, and a giant outdoor chess set.
Auckland is known as the City of Sails and there are ample opportunities for sailing around its harbour and islands. Main Harbour (approx. 10 km away) offers a boat launch, motorboat rental and windsurfing, while Mission Bay (approx. 7 km) has jet skiing and water skiing. The Harbour Bridge (2.5 km) has a famous bungee-jump, while Sky Tower in central Auckland (less than 500 metres) has a daring adrenaline activity known as Sky Jump. The large public park, Auckland Domain (2.5 km), is ideal for walking and jogging. Aerobics classes are available at the University of Auckland; Pilates and yoga in Victoria Street, both a short walk from Heritage Auckland. The Parnell Tennis Centre (approx. 5 km) has squash and tennis. Across the Harbour Bridge on the North Shore, Takapuna offers ten-pin bowling and windsurfing on Lake Pupuke (10 km). Coastal walks run for 25 km and can be joined at Takapuna Beach. The suburb of Bayswater offers kite-surfing and paragliding (14 km). Visitors can use the Takapuna Public Golf Course (7 km) or the Waitemata Golf Course in Devonport (10 km) by arrangement. |
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Tennis on site
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Fishing nearby
Property Amenities
Heritage Auckland offers 325 guestrooms in a 7-storey Heritage hotel wing and 12-storey contemporary tower wing. The hotel wing was once a department store and retains its original Art Deco design, wood floors, and high ceilings. The tower wing, built in 1999, is contemporary in style. Heritage Auckland has a comprehensive conference centre, including a Heritage Grand Tearoom of 460 square metres, and two business centres. It also has two restaurants, two fitness centres, an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, and an indoor lap pool. An outdoor tennis court rounds out the sporting facilities. There is also secure parking.
Valet parking:
Secure, covered parking beneath the hotel (surcharge).
Heritage Auckland has two business centres in each wing of the hotel, providing computer terminals with high-speed Internet access. There is also a comprehensive range of meeting rooms, including a Heritage Grand Tearoom of 460 square metres. A range of conference equipment and services is available.
Business centre: Heritage Auckland has business centres in both its hotel wing and tower wing. Each offers a computer terminal with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and printer. Secretarial and business services may be arranged through reception.
Internet access: Heritage Auckland has wireless Internet access that covers its conference areas, lobby, and restaurants. Access costs NZ$10 (AU$8) per hour. Broadband access in the business centres costs NZ$10 (AU$8) for 30 minutes. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.
Conference/function room(s): The Grand Tearoom at Heritage Auckland is 460 square metres. It has Art Deco décor and sweeping harbour views. The 128-square-metre Calder Mackay Room, which also has natural light, can host 100 for cocktails, 60 in theatre style or 16 in classroom style, and can be divided into smaller units. The 82-square-metre Peter Healey Room, which can be divided in two, seats 36 in classroom style or 50 for banquets. The Robert Laidlaw Room is 300 square metres, accommodating up to 250 for cocktails or 300 in theatre style, and can be divided into two equal parts. There are two other small meeting rooms. A complete range of audiovisual services and equipment is available in house through an outside technology provider.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 325
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Number of floors: 19
- Parking (surcharge) NZD 25 per night
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Shopping on site
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
National Rating
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4-star plus and is displayed on this page as 4-½ stars.
Location Details
Auckland International Airport (AKL): Approximate travel time is 35 minutes and distance is 36 km.
Getting there: Taxi or airport shuttle bus are the most convenient way to travel from the airport. Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: Auckland's extensive public transport network is divided into five colour-coded areas, of which Central (pale blue) and Northern (dark blue) are of most interest to visitors. Heritage Auckland lies within the Central area. The colours help navigate maps, timetables, and bus stops. Timetables and information can be obtained at www.maxx.co.nz or by phoning 366 6400.
The Auckland City Link Service is likely the most useful route for visitors. It runs seven days a week, connecting to shopping and entertainment districts including Newmarket, Parnell, QE II Square, Queen Street, the casino, Sky Tower, Victoria Park, Ponsonby, Karangahape Road, Library, Auckland University, Britomart Transport Centre, Auckland Museum, and the Domain.
Closest bus stop to the hotel: Heritage Auckland
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$15-25 (AU$13-21); subject to change without notice.
Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Two bus companies operate shuttles from the airport, which can be caught directly outside both the domestic and international terminal buildings. There is no fixed itinerary; the shuttle drops passengers off at hotels and other locations on request. They depart approximately every twenty minutes.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$65 (AU$55); subject to change without notice.
Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim at both the international and domestic terminals.
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 35 minutes
Driving directions from Auckland International Airport (AKL): Leave the International Terminal by driving up Ray Emery Drive to the main set of traffic lights, following the signs directing you to Auckland. Turn left on to George Bolt Memorial Drive and follow this for approximately 5 km before merging with Motorway 20A. Follow the motorway over the Mangere Bridge and then take the Queenstown Road exit. Turn right on the bridge over the motorway and proceed on the bridge over the motorway along Pah Road, which becomes Manukau Road. Turn left on Epsom Road. Turn right on Gillies Avenue and follow this to the on-ramp for the Northern Motorway 1. Take the Nelson Street exit. At the end of Nelson Street, turn right into Fanshawe Street, and immediately right again into Hobson Street, a one-way street in this direction. Heritage Auckland is on the right.
Know Before You Go
There are no lifeguards on duty at the hotel swimming pools. Adults should remain with children under 12 years of age at all times. Pets (other than seeing-eye dogs) are not permitted at Heritage Auckland. Tipping is not generally expected in New Zealand.
Visitors to Auckland should be aware that there is a NZ$25 (AU$20) departure tax levied at the airport, payable in New Zealand dollars cash or by credit card only.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking costs NZ$30 (AU$22) per 24-hour period
- Broadband Internet access (surcharge) This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Hector's Restaurant - Mediterranean and Pacific Rim cuisine in a bistro atmosphere. Buffet and à la carte breakfast and lunch, and à la carte dinner. Glass-roofed atrium setting with potted palms and wood floors. Located in hotel wing. Open daily from early morning to late evening.
Azure Restaurant - Buffet or à la carte breakfast. Located in the tower wing. Overlooks atrium lobby of tower wing. Open daily for breakfast, with private function bookings for lunch and dinner.
Lobby Bar - Cocktails, wines, beers, and other beverages. Tea and coffee. Bar snacks. Bar stools. Flatscreen TV. Informal setting. Located in lobby of hotel wing. Open daily from late morning until late evening.
The Lobby Bar - Located in the older wing. Features include high ceilings and Art Deco design. Serves cocktails and other beverages. Open till late.
Address
35 Hobson Street
Auckland, 1001
New Zealand
Nearest major airport:
Auckland, New Zealand (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
Area:
Auckland CBD, New Zealand
