Hilton Auckland {NZL}
May 10, 2007, 11:28 am
#107
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Alas, current finances didn't allow me to take advantage of the AKL deal but if I had, I'd stay at the Hilton. Really enjoyed my time there. Cheers.
May 10, 2007, 4:02 pm
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We had a very nice stay on points in March. My only complaint was room service -- it came on time but was cold and not very good. Otherwise it's a very attractive hotel with extensive views of the harbor. We were upgraded to a view room that was otherwise identical to a standard room. The bed was comfy and the bathroom included a glass-stall shower plus separate tub.
May 12, 2007, 12:42 pm
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May 12, 2007, 6:53 pm
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It might be 100 - 200 meters down the quay.
By the way, for a nice outside seafood meal, try Harbourside Restaurant on Quay Street.
By the way, for a nice outside seafood meal, try Harbourside Restaurant on Quay Street.
May 13, 2007, 9:28 pm
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May 13, 2007, 10:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
To clarify. The airbus stop is on Quay Street, just west of Albert Street intersection. It is (almost) one block down to Princess Wharf, then maybe 100m along the wharf (hotel is at the seaward end).
In relation to how long the pier is, if you look at this Google Maps link you can see the Hotel at the top centre of the image. The bus stop kiwi Flyer refers to is on 'Quay St.' to the right between the reddish roofed building (ferry terminal) and is halfway along the darkish building across the road.
Going by the scale on the bottom left, the Hotel is about 350 yards from the bus stop.
Jun 18, 2007, 6:21 am
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I am planning to go to Auckland during July-August. Just wondering how much is the average price of Hilton Auckland. I did a search and the prices were shocking (NZD 400++). On the other hand, Hyatt Auckland was only NZD$160. What was the most did you guys paid for a standard room.
Jun 18, 2007, 9:43 am
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Don't know. Always used points. It's a very nice hotel, and the location is exellent. However, I do not see it being a NZD 400++ hotel. Maybe it's just me.
Maybe this has to do with all the people flying the cheap business class tickets on UA to AKL. But then again, why would Hyatt still have good rates?
Does anyone have any updates on recent stays, and Diamond/Gold benefits? Otherwise, I'll post one in July.
Maybe this has to do with all the people flying the cheap business class tickets on UA to AKL. But then again, why would Hyatt still have good rates?
Does anyone have any updates on recent stays, and Diamond/Gold benefits? Otherwise, I'll post one in July.
Jun 19, 2007, 7:36 am
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Something is very strange with this hotel. I have the reservation changed on me for the second time. It's a good thing I logged in and saw it.
1 award non-smoking room became two award smoking rooms. And my address on file record is wrong. Go figure!
Diamond Desk corrected it...
1 award non-smoking room became two award smoking rooms. And my address on file record is wrong. Go figure!
Diamond Desk corrected it...
Jun 19, 2007, 7:11 pm
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Jun 19, 2007, 7:11 pm
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Jun 19, 2007, 7:25 pm
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Its been a while since I've seen Auckland Hilton below NZ$300 a night (other than limited time specials). BTW the rate should include all taxes (NZ law), no +++ (except for usual extras like parking).
Jun 19, 2007, 11:15 pm
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Hilton Auckland
Just completed a stay at the Hilton Auckland on 6/15/07.....I m just a HH Gold as of now, but was upgraded to a harbour view with great views. can't beat the location, central to everything...architecture is impressive, even if you don't like it. Lap pool is worth a picture.