Can't recommend either way. Havn't seen the hotel in ages.
This is another email I received today:
"Re-opening Special Offer from NZ$175+GST!
Dear ,
STAMFORD PLAZA AUCKLAND HOTEL RE-OPENS AFTER $10 MILLION DOLLAR RE-FURBISHMENT!
To celebrate the new look, the Stamford Plaza Auckland has released a special re-opening rate from only NZ$175+GST per night*, including a NZ$10 drink voucher for use at the stylish new Knights Lobby Bar.
Limited time offer! Click here to book the Re-opening Special online.
The multi-million dollar renovation has re-introduced a unique international 'flavour' to the luxuriously appointed hotel.
In addition to the new design of the hotels 282 rooms and 19 suites, the refurbishment also includes a new grand entrance foyer, and three new dining outlets.
The new lobby restaurant called Knights which will feature a breakfast buffet, express lunch buffet and an exclusive a la carte evening menu. The Knights Lobby Bar is the perfect place to meet with friends or relax with a drink. The elegant and theatrical Kabuki Teppanyaki Restaurant is anticipated to be best of it's kind in New Zealand.
For further information visit
www.stamford.com.au/spak or phone +64 9 309 8888
* Limited availability at this special rate
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