The Grand By Skycity Auckland
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The Grand By Skycity Review
The elegant 5-star Grand By Skycity Auckland, located just 1 km from Day Street, offers its guests a steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities to relax in. Placed in Auckland Central Business District with mainstream fashion stores along Queen Street, and trendy boutiques and oyster bars in the heritage buildings of Britomart, the luxury hotel is situated a short walk from Aotea Public Square, which is good for shopping lovers.
The Grand By Skycity offers a delicious continental breakfast in the restaurant. Gusto at the Grand is an in-house à la carte restaurant, serving Italian dishes. There is also a bar with different American dishes in the area.
The Grand By Skycity Auckland enjoys its convenient location in close proximity of the impossible-to-miss SkyTower. The elegant property is within a 5-minute walk of Aotea Centre and 30 km from Auckland airport.
In addition, the accommodation is just a few steps from convention centres and 5 minutes' drive from Explore Group. The nearby family attractions include Auckland Zoo within 10 minutes' drive of The Grand By Skycity.
The accommodation features 312 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Bathrooms have a sauna and a roll in shower together with a hair dryer. Some units have stunning view over the sea.
International Convention Centre bus stop is situated only a few minutes away from this Auckland property.
A summer terrace and a community pool can be arranged at this Auckland hotel for an extra charge. The Grand By Skycity Auckland has a heated swimming pool and a fitness room. The onsite wellness facilities include a spa salon. Also, there is a conference room along with a photocopier and a desk at guests' disposal.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Fairly clean hotel with magnificent views.
- Good central location a 4-6 minute walking distance from Queen Street Shopping District.
- Extremely spacious and absolutely fantastic rooms with separate bathrooms.
- Amazing Chinese menu in the great restaurant.
- Welcome beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service provided.
- Great prices for the area.
- A few rooms might have not great beds.
- Minor complaints about a few a bit slow employees.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- parking on site
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- spa
- fitness center
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Casino
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- SkyTower 110 m (361 ft)
- Victoria Park Market 830 m (2723 ft)
- Aotea Square 440 m (1444 ft)
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki 690 m (2264 ft)
- Auckland War Memorial Museum 2.32 km (1.44 mi.)
- Viaduct Harbour 940 m (3084 ft)
- New Zealand Maritime Museum 1.13 km (3707 ft)
- Auckland Town Hall 650 m (2133 ft)