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Rooms
Rydges Auckland comprises 188 guestrooms across floors three to 14 of the hotel. In September 2007, a NZ$2.6 million upgrade delivered refurbished guestrooms with new bedding, furniture, soft furnishings, and carpets. Standard features include: flat screen TVs and well-lit, slim-line ergonomic desks. Ensuites feature combined baths/showers. The complimentary toiletry selection is exclusive to the Rydges Group and features products from the Harakeke Flax collection derived from the New Zealand lily of the same name. Windows open slightly (approximately 10 cm).
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Guests are invited, on a complimentary basis, to make use of the extensive recreational facilities at the Auckland Tepid Baths approximately 1 km from the hotel. Guests may enjoy the 25 metre 6-lane lap pool, the 18 metre, 4-lane leisure pool, a sauna, a steam room, or the fitness club.
Less than 0.5 km from the hotel are Albert Park and Victoria (sports field) Park, where guests may choose to jog or walk.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
The 14-storey Rydges Auckland is located just two blocks from Queen Street in the centre of the central business district. Several function spaces are on site in addition to an Internet kiosk with high-speed Internet access. Wireless Internet access is also accessible across all public areas. A restaurant and bar open seven days per week, and room service is available 24 hours per day. Guests have complimentary use of the Auckland Tepid Baths which are two blocks away, where there are expansive swimming and gym facilities. A cash-out facility is available at reception (maximum NZ$100/AUS$90 per day).
Valet parking:
Covered and secure. Under hotel and adjacent. Surcharge applies.
Rydges Auckland offers an Internet kiosk on level 1, wireless and high-speed Internet access, and a selection of function rooms. Click below for more details.
Internet access: Wireless Internet access is available across all public areas and function rooms (surcharge applies). The Internet kiosk provides high speed access for a fee.
Conference/function rooms: The Rydges Auckland has a dedicated function/conference floor with up to four function spaces available. The mezzanine lounge is also suitable for break-out gatherings, product launches, and pre/post function drinks. The largest room (Kingston) at 225 square metres accommodates up to 300 guests for cocktails or theatre-style. This space can also be divided into two sound-proofed rooms. The Balmoral and Grange Boardrooms (each 24 square metres) hold up to 12 guests for meetings.
Other: Audiovisual equipment may be organised for a surcharge. Video conferencing, a data projector, and speaker phones can also be pre-arranged (fee applies). There is a freight lift on site. Business services such as facsimile transmission and photocopying are handled by reception staff (surcharges apply in some cases).
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 188
- Number of floors: 14
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking. A surcharge applies to rollaways.
Photo identification is required upon check-in. Guests wishing to pay for accommodation by cash must settle the account for the entire stay upon check-in. Credit card or refundable cash deposits are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2PM
- Check-out time is 10AM
Location Details
Auckland Airport, international and domestic (AKL): Approximate travel time is 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Distance is 23 km.
Getting there:The easiest methods of travel from the airport to Rydges Auckland are by taxi, car, or shuttle. Car rentals are available online.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30-60 minutes, but can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$65 (AU$58)
Instructions: There is a taxi queue a short distance from the airport arrivals area. Guests should inform the taxi driver that the hotel is located on the corner of Federal and Kingston streets (with the taxi pull-in bay on Federal Street).
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 30-60 minutes depending on traffic conditions
Driving directions from Auckland Airport (AKL): Follow the George Bolt Memorial Drive onto the motorway and head towards the city. Take the Hillsborough turn-off and turn right onto Manukau Road. Continue until Newmarket. At the lights, turn left and drive to the end of the street. Turn right at the lights into Gillies Avenue and back onto the Southern Motorway. Travel north and turn left at the Wellesley Street off ramp (exit). Then turn right onto Federal Street. The hotel is on the corner of Kingston Street.
Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45-60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$23 (AU$21) per person one way or NZ$29 (AU$26) for two passengers one way (each additional person over and above one traveller is charged at a rate of NZ$6/AU$5.30) per person
Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Super Shuttle transfers to the hotel may be arranged on arrival at the airport. Guests should ask for more information in the arrivals area at the tour desk/information counter after collecting their baggage. Return shuttle transfers may be arranged by hotel concierge staff.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking is charged at a rate of NZ$20 (AU$18) per night
- Wireless Internet access is charged at a rate of NZ$10 (AU$9) per hour (guests purchase a token from reception)
- High-speed Internet access in guestrooms and at the Internet kiosk is NZ$29.90 (AU$26) per day with unlimited downloads (smaller increments may also be purchased)
- Facsimile transmission cost is: local - NZ$2 (AU$1.80) for first page and NZ$1 (AU$0.90) for each additional page; outside Auckland but within New Zealand – NZ$4 (AU$3.60) for first page and NZ$2 (AU$1.80) for each additional page; international – NZ$6 (AU$5.40) for first page and NZ$3 (AU$2.70) for each additional page.
- Photocopies are NZ$0.20 (AU0.18) per page
- Rollaway beds are NZ$35 (AU$31) per night
- Pay movies are NZ$14.90-$19.90 (AU$13.40-$18) each This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Circa Restaurant & Bar - Open seven days for hot and cold buffet breakfast, and à la carte lunch and dinner. Features international menu and fresh, local seasonal produce.
Address
Cnr Federal And Kingston Sts
Auckland, 1001
New Zealand
Nearest major airport:
Auckland, New Zealand (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
Area:
Auckland CBD, New Zealand
