This hotel is ideally situated just metres from Queen Street.
It has a tunnel connecting it to the Aotea Square where most of the shows in Auckland are held and is withing walking distance of the Sky Tower and the Viaduct Basin, the home of the America's cup.
The Rendezvous is a good place to stay as it is well located at the top of Albert St so not too far from Queen St shopping or places to eat off Albert St. The rooms are all of a good size with some bigger variations on the higher floors.
If you upgrade to Club Class you will get free breakfast each morning and free drinks between 5.30pm & 7pm each evening. The Club lounge is a bit small but has good views over downtown Auckland and the Sky Tower.
Check out their website for special pricing and always try to talk about room price and getting a better deal.
The hotel has an okay gym and a couple of restaurants but you will probably want to eat out.
The Carlton Hotel has been in Auckland since 1990 and is one of the largest hotels in the city with 455 rooms all set around a 12 story atrium. There is a choice of rooms from Deluxe, Carlton Club to Executive Suites. All the rooms have telephone with IDD, voicemail, Sky TV, tea and coffee making facilities, robes, minibar, iron and ironing board. The Carlton Club rooms are located on the top 3 levels. The Executive Suites have a separate bedroom and living area. The Pacific Restaurant is on the ground floor and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a Japanese restaurant ‘Katsura’ which serves teppanyaki as well. On the mezzanine level is the Atrium Lounge which is open from 2.00pm until late serving afternoon teas and other beverages. The Aucklander Bar is located on the ground floor.
Rendezvous Hotel: Great location - walking distance to everything
Satisfaction:
By ArthurDwyer on October 25, 2007
Stayed 10 days and enjoyed the ease of getting everywhere. The Free bus was only one block away as was the Casino. 10 minute walk to the Harbour and City.
Pool and Gym facilities are great but the views were limited by other buildings. The meals were also great.