PARK HYATT AUCKLAND

With 195 rooms and an array of suites, the volume does not compromise on space with extended freedom accentuated by full-height windows and a sense of being on a yacht. Lodgings accommodate the four corners of the hotel, some enjoying balconies and harbour views of pale blue shades and glimmering boats bobbing against the cityscape. The nautical design of the rooms incorporates timber palettes, modern lighting and built-in furniture, while suites are bestowed with generous additional space and freestanding bathtubs.

The sheer size of the property allows communal areas to flourish, housing a gallery that showcases temporary exhibitions as well as a sizeable gym. After days exploring the city and surrounds, the sunny open-air pool with panoramas of the Wynyard Quarter’s lighter basin offers a welcome retreat -  as does a standout spa with a sleek subterranean hydrotherapy room. The flagship restaurant offers elevated traditional cuisine while The Living Room serves reviving afternoon tea. The casual Pantry conveniently whips up coffee and lunches on the go, and - while there’s every reason to set out and explore - the hotel's own harbourside bar is also a highly enticing venue for pre-dinner drinks.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and families
• Design lovers
• Those seeking to be in the heart of the action

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Soak up the panoramic ocean and city views from the open air pool
• Take in some of the fascinating exhibitions in the hotel’s temporary galleries
• Indulge in a spa treatment at the subterranean hydrotherapy room
• Dine on traditional cuisine at the hotel’s flagship restaurant or enjoy an afternoon tea in The Living Room

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the harbourside
• Explore the range of designer shops and sophisticated eateries in the Wynyard Quarter
• Take in the panoramic city views from the Sky Tower
• Visit Auckland Zoo, New Zealand’s biggest zoo
• Delve into the the country's rich history and cultural heritage at the Auckland Museum and Auckland Art Gallery