The Grand by Skycity, AucklandThe Grand by Skycity in Auckland, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 55 hotels we score in Auckland. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $139 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Grand by SkyCity is a five-star hotel situated at 90 Federal Street within Auckland's Central Business District. It sits inside the SkyCity entertainment complex, providing direct access to a casino, the Sky Tower, and various dining venues. The property contains 312 contemporary rooms and suites, with some offering views of the city skyline or Auckland Harbour. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and full-service spa. The location is convenient for the Auckland Ferry Terminal and the University of Auckland. While the hotel offers high-end facilities, some guests have noted minor maintenance issues.What stands out

Central business district location

Access to eleven restaurants

Indoor swimming pool and spa

Harbour and skyline views

Watch out for

Occasional maintenance issues

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