The Grand By Skycity Auckland
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The Grand By Skycity Review
Offering a shop and a restaurant, the elegant 5-star Grand By Skycity Auckland lies in Auckland Central Business District with mainstream fashion stores along Queen Street, and trendy boutiques and oyster bars in the heritage buildings of Britomart, within 5 minutes' drive of Spark Arena and within 1 km of Day Street. Standing only a few minutes from Aotea Public Square, the luxury hotel with views of the skyline features a steam room, a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
The restaurant of Grand By Skycity Auckland offers a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast. At the à la carte Gusto at the Grand restaurant you can enjoy Italian dishes. There is a street food restaurant serving American food a 5-minute walk away.
The Grand By Skycity is set in the vibrant part of Auckland, within easy reach from the impossible-to-miss SkyTower. Viaduct Harbour is also located around 18 minutes on foot from the elegant property.
The accommodation is nestled just a step away from convention centres. Staying at The Grand By Skycity, family travellers have access to Auckland Zoo, which is a 10-minute ride away.
The accommodation features 312 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making facilities. Some of the spacious units also come with an electric kettle and fridges. Bathrooms have a sauna and a roll in shower together with hairdryers.
SkyCity Terminal bus station can be found a short way to this Auckland property.
Guests also have access to a casino and a sun deck for a fee. This Auckland hotel has an indoor pool and a gym facility. The onsite spa amenities include a wellness area. Finally, the Grand By Skycity Auckland houses a 24-hour business centre featuring conference equipment and a work desk.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Fairly clean hotel with magnificent views.
- Particularly good and unbeatable location within a 15-minute walk from Spark Arena.
- Spacious rooms with separate bathrooms.
- Amazing Chinese menu in the great restaurant.
- Complimentary beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service provided.
- Great prices for the area.
- A few rooms might have not great beds.
- Minor complaints about a few a little slow employees.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- parking on site
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- spa
- fitness center
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Casino
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
Location
Landmarks nearby
- SkyTower 70 m (230 ft)
- Vulcan Lane 420 m (1378 ft)
- Aotea Square 360 m (1181 ft)
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki 410 m (1345 ft)
- Auckland War Memorial Museum 1.87 km (1.16 mi.)
- Viaduct Harbour 640 m (2100 ft)
- New Zealand Maritime Museum 800 m (2625 ft)
- Spark Arena 1.31 km (4298 ft)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 8.7 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $145 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 312 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 4206 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | SkyTower , Vulcan Lane , Aotea Square |
| 🏆 Rankings | #1 in Auckland Spa Resorts #1 in Auckland hotels near Auckland Zoo #1 in Casino Hotels in Auckland #3 in Auckland City Center Hotels #3 in Auckland hotels near Highwic |