Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St

Hotels
8.2 (3908 reviews)
157 Hobson Street , Auckland , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Noisy air conditioning
Overpriced for some aspects

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Some comments on cleanliness issues, such as floors being dirty and the need for furniture upgrades.
Service
8.95
Many positive remarks regarding friendly and helpful staff, ensuring a great service experience.
Location
8.65
Central location with good access to amenities but some feedback on the surrounding area being sketchy.
Room Quality
7.75
Comments about comfortable rooms but issues with air conditioning noise and dated furniture.
Amenities
7.95
Generally positive feedback on amenities, though some comments about disposable crockery.
Value for Money
7.95
Positive feedback on value, despite mentions of some overpriced aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Good remarks about the food quality at the cafe and buffet breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:57

Property Description

Central Location in Auckland CBD
The Auckland City Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Auckland CBD, just minutes away from iconic attractions like Sky City and Queen Street shopping district.

Modern Rooms and Amenities
With a blend of heritage charm and modern comfort, the hotel offers 140 contemporary guest rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, work desk, and kitchenette facilities in select rooms.

Dining and Leisure Options
Indulge in delicious Fusion cuisine at Vie lounge and Eatery, unwind at the restaurant bar, or stay active at the gym in the basement. Whether for work or leisure, Auckland City Hotel caters to all your needs.

Experience the best of Auckland at Auckland City Hotel – book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that car parking is NZD $30 and is subject to availability. If you are arriving by car, please contact Auckland City Hotel for more information, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note if a credit card or a debit card or cash is used as a form of payment there is a $50 refundable incidental deposit per night.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 5 years old and over stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3908 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Highco1 solo_traveller de
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Rhonda solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Super nettes Personal! Tolles Frühstück. Zentrale Lage.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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RobinEsme Solo travel Auckland Central, North Island
2
lack of transparency in charges
Pros:

The price on the Guest Reservations website looked reasonable but when I continued, the total didn’t tally and with no explanation. So I decided to book by phoning. The person I spoke to offered me a ‘special deal’ of $85 per night. I reiterated that I was one person and checked for confirmation that this was NZ $ (I was phoning from NZ to a NZ hotel), He reassured me that it was for one person in NZ $. I was again charged more than expected and asked explanation from the receptionist when I checked in. She said that singles are always charged double (I know this is the norm is many hotels but they do make that charge explicit and I often agree). Receptionist said I would have to phone in to query charges.

The first room I was given had a faulty lock and the service person was very helpful and found a new room for me. I was quite relieved as I was undecided as to whether the bottom sheet was fresh. Returning to this first room to pack my things I mis-remembered my room number and swiped in at the wrong room. The door opened to someone else’s room so I hurriedly left.

The new room was clean and I was confident of fresh linen. However, mid winter and the windows didn’t shut completely. There was a kettle and stale tea bags of a cheap brand. A lack of power points so nowhere convenient to boil the kettle.

I often stay in Auckland but never again here. There are choices.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Leslie family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great location. Great staff. Excellent restaurant and breakfast.

Cons:

Kitchen not fully stocked…no usable knife , no fry pan.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Fearless26560297559 Family
10
Room and Service Review
Pros:

The staff is welcoming especially John and the room is big enough to fit our family of 5.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Sonia solo_traveller au
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Staff & Location were great

Cons:

Car park & room heating were not very good

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Eruera solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

The whole stay was perfect

Cons:

I didnt have. any complaInts

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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martin family_with_children nz
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Vaiana solo_traveller pf
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un super séjour.
L'hôtel est à proximité de tout.
Nous avons pris nos petits déjeuners à l'hôtel bien copieux bien servis. Dîner un soir sur place bravo au chef car excellent. Le personnel très gentil serviable souriant. Bien agréable.
Mauruuru roa

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple nz
8
I stay here a lot.
Pros:

It’s easy to access for an inner city walker and also has available car parks. There is a city beach for sea swimming near by. Restaurant for breakfast is good. Rooms are large and comfortable.

Cons:

An extra blanket for the beds in winter would be good but otherwise double over the duvet and it’s good enough. A wine glass in the room would be nice for those of us he like to chill.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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EulaJ3 Family
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

We had a wonderful and amazing stay. Very clean and the staffs are so friendly.

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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mialZ4779EH Solo travel
10
Auckland Experience
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location was convenient. Overall, it was a comfortable experience, and I would stay here again.

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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Eruera solo_traveller au
8
Great stsy
Pros:

Staff helpful and polite. very clean room.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jill solo_traveller nz
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Julie couple nz
9
Great location, and really nice clean and comfortable room with everything you need.
Pros:

Excellent central location, clean and comfortable room.

Cons:

We realised the Wi Fi didn't auto connect after a while, and had trouble using the TV. Would be good to just have a live TV options to save all the frustration of trying to get apps to work.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller au
8
Convenient for one night.
Pros:

It was a bit quirky. The location was good for city access. The staff member who helped me adjust my booking did an excellent job of sorting it out and arranging the necessary refund.

Cons:

There was a mix up with my booking which I was not happy about.
The restaurant was dark and depressing.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Journey02725779850 Business
10
Auckland city
Pros:

Friendly staff great room ideal location for our event

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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Kurtis solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

The rooms a spacious with nice bathroom and kitchen has a nice breakfast with plenty of options

Cons:

The location is right near the skycity cbd and intercity buss stop which is great but it the place across the street have alot of dodgy poeple hanging around

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-29 via Nuitee