Travel Reference
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MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-280 2200;
www.celestion-waldorf.co.nz
;
19-23 Anzac Ave; apt $170-277)
A rash of Waldorfs
have opened in recent years, all presenting similar symptoms: affordable, modern apart-
ments in city-fringe locations. We prefer this one for its stylish red, black and grey colour
palette.
CityLife
MAP
HOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-379 9222;
www.heritagehotels.co.nz/citylife-auckland
;
Durham St; apt $179-339; )
A
worthy tower-block hotel offering numerous apartments over dozens of floors, ranging
from studios to three-bedroom suites. Facilities include a heated lap pool, gym, valet park-
ing and a babysitting service.
Waldorf Stadium
MAP
APARTMENT
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-337 5300;
www.stadium-apartments-hotel.co.nz
;
40 Beach Rd; apt $150-330)
This large newish
block has spacious (if generic) family-friendly apartments with double-glazing to keep out
the road noise.
City Lodge
MAP
HOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 09-379 6183;
www.citylodge.co.nz
;
150 Vincent St; s $79, d $103-119; )
YMCA-run and
purpose-built tower for the budget market. The tiny rooms and stamp-sized bathrooms
make for clean and secure accommodation. There's an industrial-style kitchen and comfy
lounge.
Hotel de Brett
( 09-925 9000;
www.hoteldebrett.com
;
2 High St; r $300-600; )
This hip, refurbished historic
hotel has been zhooshed up with stripy carpets and clever designer touches in every nook
of the extremely comfortable rooms. Prices include breakfast, free broadband and a pre-
dinner drink.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
Quadrant
HOTEL
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