Ramada Suites Victoria Street West

My friends had booked at Travel Lodge where we also stayed last year but i booked at Ramada because we knew we would really only be sleeping at the hotel & saved $200 over the 3 nights. We were very pleasantly surprised at the facilities considering that it was cheaper than what my friends were paying. We had a full kitchenette with induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, sink & the bathroom had a washing machine & dryer none of which were included in our friends units. The icing on the cake was the quiet aircon, we were able to have this running all night giving us such a comfortable sleep.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is very good. It's a straight road to Queen Street if you need the shops. Sky Tower is 5 minutes away, and you can get a coach from there to the airport. Booking is not essential. Coaches leave every 30 minutes. Close by the hotel is a good pub - the Empire Hotel, which serves good food and a wide selection of drinks. On the opposite corner is the Brewery Co-operative, which serves a wide selection of craft beers and food until late. The hotel room has a fridge, and there's a selection of teas and coffees and a kettle. There's also milk in the fridge.

First, about the location. The hotel is in the CBD of Auckland, about 300m from the Sky Tower, and 1 km from the harbour. There are many restaurants and cafes by the side of the harbour. There are also several convenience stores and supermarkets nearby the hotel. The apartment is spacious and clean, with one bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen. There is also a washing machine and a drying machine. There is a heating rack inside the bathroom where you can dry your clothes. The staff are polite and helpful. There is a car park at the basement of the hotel where you can can park your car very conveniently. Overall this is a very satisfactory hotel.

It is a short downhill walk to the Viaduct Harbor area that has lots of food and drink options and it is also the starting point for lots of boat tours. . walking along the shore, it isn’t too far to the lower part of Queen Street. The kitchenette was better equipped than some BnBs I have used. A bonus was a small washer and dryer….they were kind of loud, but not enough to keep me from using them! It provides a nice opportunity to reset your laundry situation. This hotel is also used as a pick-up spot for many tour operators, a nice bonus. In fact, I will be retuning here later in my travels to do just that. I had minimal contact with the staff, but they were very nice when I did.

The two bedroom 2 bathroom apartment had everything needed for a weekend . The location worked well for our family event in the city. We enjoyed the balcony and the view of the city, harbour bridge and water.