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( 09-300 9999;
www.nomadsauckland.com
;
16 Fort St; dm $25-37, r $96-116; )
This
bustling backpackers has a cafe, bar, travel agency, female-only floor and a roof deck
with sauna and spa. The private rooms have TVs but not all have windows.
Waldorf Celestion
APARTMENT $$$
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( 09-280 2200;
www.celestion-waldorf.co.nz
;
19-23 Anzac Ave; apt $170-277)
A rash of
Waldorfs have opened in recent years, all presenting similar symptoms: affordable, mod-
ern apartments in city-fringe locations. We prefer this one for its stylish red, black and
grey colour palette.
CityLife
HOTEL $$$
( 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 parking and a babysitting service.
Waldorf Stadium
APARTMENT $$$
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( 09-337 5300;
www.stadium-apartments-hotel.co.nz
; 40 Beach Rd; apt $150-330)
This
large newish block has spacious (if generic) family-friendly apartments with double-
glazing to keep out the road noise.
City Lodge
HOTEL $$$
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( 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 bath-
rooms make for clean and secure accommodation. There's an industrial-style kitchen and
comfy lounge.
Hotel de Brett
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 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
