Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Auckland (Park Suite) - Luxurious Waterfront Escape along Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour

September 04, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Park Hyatt Auckland is quite possibly the nicest luxury hotel in Auckland with stunning rooms and suites, but the soft product needs some work.

Hotel Review: JW Marriott Auckland (Deluxe Room) - Reflagged Property on Queen Street with Potential

April 09, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The JW Marriott Auckland is still refurbishing its guest rooms and suites (with an expected completion date in November 2024). I stayed in a Deluxe Room (non-refurbished) and have found the experience to be lacking of a typical JW Marriott property.

Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (Suite) - Affordable and Centrally-located Hotel on Upper Queen Street

February 23, 2024 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is still my favourite hotel in Auckland with a dependable product at an affordable price.

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour to Reopen in Spring with New Club Millésime

August 26, 2020 by Mark Chua in Press

The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour will reopen in the Spring with a brand new Club Millésime.

Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (Studio Suite) - The Only Marriott Property in Auckland, New Zealand

October 23, 2019 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is the only property in Auckland right now that will earn your Marriott Bonvoy Points - check out my review of the Studio Suite here after spending close to 2 weeks on property!

Lounge Review: Qantas International Business Lounge - Auckland Airport (AKL)

December 27, 2018 by Mark Chua in Lounge, Aviation

Having been to the Air New Zealand Auckland International Lounge (which is probably my favourite lounge in AKL) and the Strata Lounge (a Priority Pass lounge), I was curious to check out the Qantas International Business Lounge when I was traveling from Auckland to Melbourne last month. The Qantas Lounge here in Auckland Airport is located airside on level 2 and it opens from 4:00AM until the departure of the last Qantas or Emirates Service so you do not have to worry about accessing it if you are traveling on QF/EK First and Business Class.

SO Auckland to Open Soon in the City of Sails - Formerly the Reserve Bank

September 26, 2018 by Mark Chua in Press

Occupying the site of former Reserve Bank, the brand new SO Auckland will be opening later this year with renowned Kiwi fashion innovators WORLD announced as the signature design partner. The property will join an artistic portfolio of just seven very individual hotels worldwide.

Lounge Review: Strata Lounge - Auckland Airport (AKL)

August 07, 2018 by Mark Chua in Lounge

I recently spent slightly over a week in Auckland for work and on my way back, I stopped over at the Strata Lounge at Auckland Airport for a quick look and see. I had initially wanted to do a proper lounge review but I always feel out of place with my camera so I ended up just snapping a few photos with my iPhone X. Check out this Priority Pass lounge in Auckland Airport!