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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Queen Street Shopping District

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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre places visitors in the heart of urban excitement. This eco-certified IHG Hotel is near Queen Street Shopping District and Sky Tower. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, Italian dishes at Mozzarella & Co., and 24/7 gym access.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is ฿2,517
฿2,894 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Breakfast)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (with Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Super King, with Free Breakfast) | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Free Breakfast)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (with Free Breakfast)

City view

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Upgraded with Free Breakfast)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (Upgraded with Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 8 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rydges Auckland - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪1947 Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Culprit - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG

Upscale hotel near Sky Tower
Close to Queen Street Shopping District and SkyCity Casino, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Mozzarella & Co., offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a lift
  • A banquet hall, 3 meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 294 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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-authorise 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG on 22 Dec 2025 start from ฿2,516.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Queen Street Shopping District and Sky Tower. SkyCity Casino and Princes Wharf are also within 10 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Daldy Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric Wayne

The hotel is very nice and convenient to lots of shopping and eating
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ranjeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great- both from food quality & setting perspective. Front desk staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahab

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for tourism and shopping and food. Helpful staff.clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is great. Check in crowded at time we arrived on Sunday morning off cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

segun robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience here in Auckland and also in our last stay in Queenstown. Very friendly staff let us leave out bags after checkout so we could go explore the city a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frendly staf
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANUJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice and comfortable stay. Staff was courteous and polite. Nice and clean rooms. Good breakfast. Fantastic location in the city center. Would recommend..
View of sky tower from the room
City and harbour view from the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, spacious - we’ll keep coming back…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANNIE

The night service clerk was extremely helpful courteous and kind Room was clean service great and breakfast outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

iyelobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful. Staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Hotel located in convenient spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves it
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a comfortable stay in a very central area right by queen street which has a lot of shops and dining options!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Holiday Inn Express was excellent. The concierge, rooms, buffet breakfast and location were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and all the staff were very friendly, definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no pool, no free parking, overall breakfast was a hit! loved the comfort while staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at this place. The breakfast has tons of options and not just your regular continental breakfast menu. The rooms were very clean and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room size, clean and provide take away breakfast which helps for early tour trip . Janine at front desk went above and beyond to assist us and not to miss our booked tour
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mollie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very lovely- supported our every need. However parking was very expensive and definitely not the cheapest rate nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025