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!

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.

New Tower Addition to Cordis, Auckland (previously The Langham, Auckland) - 650 Rooms and Suites by 2020

February 23, 2018 by Mark Chua in Press

The Cordis, Auckland was unveiled recently after a multi-million dollar refurbishment to convert the previous The Langham, Auckland into this modern and upscale property in Auckland. The Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group has announced new expansion plans that will make the upper upscale hotel the largest in New Zealand in terms of room count - a total of 650 rooms and suites!

SO Sofitel Auckland to become AccorHotels' 8th Property in CBD - opening in May 2018

February 20, 2018 by Mark Chua in Press

It is no secret that the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is my favourite hotel in Auckland but this may change with the opening of the SO Sofitel Auckland as well as the Park Hyatt Auckland later this year. The SO Sofitel Auckland is slated to open in May 2018 and when it does, it will become the eighth property by AccorHotels to open in Auckland's CBD.

Hotel Review: Hilton Auckland (Deluxe Harbour View Room) - Fantastic View of the Harbour and CBD!

Hilton Auckland

January 11, 2018 by Mark Chua in Hotels

The Hilton Auckland is one of my most anticipated hotel stays last year after visiting it briefly back in 2015 for a business meeting. I stayed in a Deluxe Harbour View Room at the Hilton Auckland as a Hilton Honors Diamond member and really enjoyed my stay there. Read more now!