SO/ Auckland

Hotels
SO/
8.9 (1150 reviews)
Corner of Customs East Street and Gore Street , Auckland , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Good amenities
Nice food options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service delays
Room layout concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including hair in facilities.
Service
9.08
Service was generally good, though some specific complaints about responsiveness were noted.
Location
9.62
Excellent location consistently noted across reviews.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms generally well appointed, some layout issues were reported.
Amenities
9.1
Good variety of amenities mentioned, though some comments suggested areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8.56
Good value mentioned, but some discrepancy between price and service level noted.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Food quality praised, good breakfast and room service.
Overall Experience
9.08
Good experience highlighted, with some noted frustrations affecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:00

Property Description

Luxurious Urban Hotel in Downtown Britomart

Avant-Garde Design: Immerse yourself in the essence of the destination with avant-garde design blending seamlessly with the hotel's soul.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in reimagined Asian-inspired dishes at Harbour Society, artisan coffee at Javalab Café, and cocktails at the MIXO lobby bar or HI-SO rooftop bar.

Vibrant Wellness Centre: Rebalance and rejuvenate at the vibrant wellness centre, where experts specialize in de-stressing and relaxation, leaving you feeling empowered.

Book your stay at SO/Auckland, where luxury meets innovation and local charm meets global sophistication.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 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.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 100 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

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1150 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Kristina solo_traveller au
7
Unsure if the price was worth it
Pros:

Location was great, bed was comfortable and stylish rooms. The signature club was great and the lady who was serving had the best memory!

Cons:

Room was very noisy for the price we paid.
Went to rooftop bar to have a cocktail and it was chaotic so was unable to have a drink there. Went Downstairs to have a cocktail and it was lacking also.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Virginia solo_traveller ch
10
Hervorragend!
Pros:

Alles! Lage, Zimmer, Personal, Spa, Essen. Top Hotel!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Brody couple au
7
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
E
Emily couple au
8
Cool vibes hotel in prime location
Pros:

Enjoyed the gym and pool inclusions, styling of hotel was really cool - room was spacious and large comfortable bed.

Cons:

No door to the toilet and bathroom meant lack of privacy

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
J
Julie family_with_children lu
9
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast restaurant with fantastic views over the harbour and bay.
Good location for walking to Sky Tower and Auckland Art Gallery

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple nz
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
L
Lee solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Spa and location

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple cz
10
Perfektní
Pros:

Profesionální personál

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple gb
10
A beautifully designed and convenient hotel in central Auckland.
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Lornette couple nz
8
Location was great.
Pros:

Rooftop bar although they had a function on the Saturday night so you couldn't drink there. Main Bar at reception lacks atmosphere.

Cons:

You couldn't have breakfast or a coffee in the morning. Had to go out for it.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
J
John Carson couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple kw
7
Pros:

Excellent location, staff were very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Not much privacy for the bathroom in the room. Not ideal if you are sharing the room with someone.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
L
Lola family_with_children au
9
I would say the interaction with the staff was exceptional.
Pros:

Excellent with lots of choices.

Cons:

I would have liked power points at the desk to use my electronic devices.
It was hard for me to find again power outlet at the basin to use a hairdryer.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
A
Antoinette couple nz
10
It was wonderful
Pros:

Location is excellent

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller au
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
8
Modern and interesting
Pros:

Location, and style.

Cons:

Over use of technology e. G. In elevators. Black control switches in rooms are unhelpful.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
D
Dodunski family_with_children au
1
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean

Cons:

Room 1202 is directly below the service lift so it was continuously noisy like trying to sleep next to railway line,I brought this to the mangers attention in hope that I would receive some sort of compensation but was quickly swept under the carpet.☹️☹️☹️ for a room costing 400 dollars per night this has to be the worst experience I have endured.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
7
Pros:

Great location, and staff were superb

Cons:

Just could not get over the fact the onsite bathroom had no door. You basically poo in your bedroom. That’s not 5 star.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple nz
10
Pros:

Nice breakfast

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
A
Angela solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

The dinner was a bit disappointing.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee