Barclay Suites, AucklandBarclay Suites in Auckland, New Zealand has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 41 of 55 hotels we score in Auckland. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.0, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $110 a night (cached, not a live quote).Barclay Suites is a 4.5-star serviced apartment hotel situated at 74 Albert Street in the Auckland CBD. The property offers one and two-bedroom non-smoking apartments, each containing a private balcony, air-conditioning, and a full kitchen. It sits within walking distance of the Sky Tower, SkyCity Casino, and the Auckland Ferry Terminal. Guests have access to an on-site spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a café. The building is well-suited for business travellers or those seeking self-catering options near Queen Street. However, the bathrooms feature a combined shower and toilet layout.What stands out

Central CBD location

In-suite kitchens

On-site spa and gym

Near ferry terminal

Watch out for

Combined shower and toilet bathrooms

Elevator wait delays

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