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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Exterior
City view from property
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (with Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(135 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View (with Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Super King, with Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View (with Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (with Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (Upgraded with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Auckland

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Auckland, within a 10-minute walk of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Auckland and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Auckland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 7 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Occidental - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gong Cha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG offers 294 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 294 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with Italian cuisine at Mozzarella & Co., a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Mozzarella & Co. - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bar Albert - This bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
The Great Room - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 59 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Albert
  • Mozzarella & Co.
  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 59 per night (164 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Express Auckland City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Auckland
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Hotel Auckland

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Younghwa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite room. Staff was friendly. Good location right in the middle of sky tower and the pier. Food was great as well that was offered here. In walking distance to lots!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious enough and clean, the staff friendly, but the TV a joke, tiny, no smart TV therefor no internet connection for Netflix or similar, not even the option to connect ear plugs so one could watch a film meanwhile the partner could sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu Yen

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Very helpful! Location was perfect for me. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good, room was comfortable and clean, blackout blinds were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was yummy - lots of choices and all fresh and well stocked. Room was clean and beds were good but showers were lacking any decent water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felesita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed every bit of our stay at the Holiday inn Auckland, NZ. The view was beautiful, the complimentary breakfast was perfect and the room’s were very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha Jane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Isaac, Campsie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was superb. Keep it up!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking around town and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff and decent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was excellent in all aspects of our stay. The buffet breakfast was the highlight of our stay. Great menu options and very accomodating staff. Even when the buffet was at its peak in the morning, the staff were excellent and professional. I would highly recommend this hotel. 5 Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Vegan cosmetics and breakfast options . Very clean room . Kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean updated room. Couteous staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated room. Courteous staff, and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was fast and friendly. We arrived at 9AM and our room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a little cumbersome to get to the main desk…but it’s in the middle of a city so I understand
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, amentieis (laundry, breakfast)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Everett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Excellent large breakfast buffet. Excellent central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless with room cleaned each day and the big plus was the free breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025