Rydges Auckland Hotel Shuttles

A signature stay located just off downtown’s Albert Street, the Rydges Auckland provides elevated views of the bay from posh on-site dining as well as a swanky rooftop pool. Rooms include various brown hues paired with sleek modern fixtures - upgrade to a suite for floor-to-ceiling views as well as added living room space. And for those interested in the hotel’s luxury, look forward to 24-hour room service from a ritzy restaurant serving grilled Auckland specialties, or get some work done with the hotel’s posh business center. An airport shuttle also makes things convenient with easy drop offs to Auckland Airport, a helpful service with half an hour’s distance. Known for not having the best public transportation system, guests may need a ride of their own to get around town, whether it be through helpful private vehicle rentals such as sedans, vans and SUVs or various meet-and-greet services that offer instant drop offs via stretched limousines and taxi.

With close access to key Auckland neighborhoods and landmarks, staying at the Rydges is a privilege of convenience. Walk over to Albert Park for a look at historic houses such as the Merchant House, afterward walking through The University of Auckland’s Victorian-era campus making it New Zealand’s oldest. Included in the surrounding collegiate culture are a wide variety of experimental theaters along Queen Street, as well as the busy plaza space of Aotea Square. For something less commercial, move toward the quiet sounds of the Viaduct Basin, a popular wharf home to various restaurants and bars that include beloved dishes at Oyster and Chop as well as Danny Doolan’s Irish-themed ambiance paired with local music. Near these social hubs are the New Zealand Maritime Museum, and its exhibits on long-voyage sailing trips and old sailor life, as well as The Big Wheel’s floating views of the harbour from an iconic industrial gear.