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Langham Auckland's Got a Swanky New Spa

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 83 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand
May 27, 2009 at 9:17 AM | by amandak | 0 Comments

Getting all Asian on us in New Zealand, the Langham Hotel Auckland has just opened a Chuan Spa with a big emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine ideas. The spa takes up the entire second floor of the hotel and offers thirty different spa treatments.

The facilities include snail showers (aka spiral showers, but snail sounds more interesting), herbal steam rooms and an "ice experience." There's also a heated infinity pool outside.

To celebrate the opening, the Langham Auckland is putting on a Chuan Journey package: one night in a special Chuan Haven suite for two, an hour and a half of spa therapy for each of you, a 15% discount on any further spa stuff, free parking and late checkout, starting from NZ$639 ($500). The catch (well, sorta catch): there are only two of these Haven suites in the whole hotel, and you can only book them when you're combining them with spa treatment.

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HotelChatter Flickr Pool :: Westin Auckland

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand, 2010
July 13, 2007 at 9:05 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Thanks to HotelChatter Flickr Pool member Pat+ we have a set of photos taken from inside the new Westin Auckland, Lighter Quay in New Zealand. This shot is of the Harbor View room. Pat+ writes:

These nicely appointed corner rooms feature great views as well as a widescreen LCD TV, a wet bar, a Bose radio/alarm clock, a gigantic bathroom with a rainfall shower, a seating area and a Heavenly Bed.

Pat+ also dropped in some photos of the W San Francisco so be sure to check those out as well.

Don't forget to upload your photos to the HotelChatter Flickr Pool.

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· Hotels in Auckland [HotelChatter]

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Comfy Bed and Great Service at the Aachen House in Auckland

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 39 Market Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
May 10, 2007 at 2:31 PM | by amandak | 0 Comments

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, often gets skipped in favor of places with a higher density of bungee-jumping companies, but it's still worth a visit. If we put some trust in TripAdvisor reviewers, the number one hotel in Auckland turns out to be the one that'd also be first on any alphabetical list: Aachen House. Strange coincidence or clever marketing?

Aachen House is billed as a luxury boutique hotel--probably just a few years ago it was simply an expensive B&B, but times have changed. It has just eight rooms and is located about ten minutes out of the city center. The staff have a good reputation, and with this example it's understandable:

Having returned from a day out exploring the city, we sat in the garden and [Joan, the owner] brought complimentary drinks of our choice - this would not happen elsewhere without it appearing on your bill at the end of your stay!

Another common compliment is that the beds are large and comfortable. That's important given that most people visiting New Zealand have come from somewhere far away and need a good rest. Their website suggests that they sometimes get some VIP guests, so look out for anyone famous. One double room (with king-size bed) starts at NZ$290 (US$220), plus taxes, and the room rates include pre-dinner drinks (but not dinner) and a "gourmet" breakfast.

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· Aachen House Auckland reviews [TripAdvisor]
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