Originally Posted by
shillard
I've stayed at the Mercure that used to be a Novotel (the one on Customs St, opposite all the strip clubs) - it was a dump, likely still is.
Most CBD hotels in Auckland are crap - the Crowne Plaza, that Mercure, etc. I'd go straight for the Hilton down on the harbour. ...
If you're wealthy, the Hilton is certainly a good choice. I see rooms start at ~280 NZD (advance purchase). Personally I had no problems staying recently at the Mercure Hotel Windsor (Queen Street), which I note can be as little as $119 NZD.
