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Spencer on Byron

9-17 Byron Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Spencer on Byron
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 11 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "This is a beautiful hotel, "off the beaten track", near the North Shore of the North Island." source Hotels.com

    "I would HIGHLY recommend the Spencer to anybody who doesn't prefer to stay in the city." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "There was no directory or room service menu in the room, the direct-dial buttons on the phone didn't work, when we asked for a menu to be sent up it didn't come." source Hotels.com

  • Location

    "(airport transfers, etc,) The area around the hotel had wonderful small shops, cafes, bookshops." source Hotels.com

    "Hotel location was awsome." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Good, spacious and well equipped and well maintained rooms, all at very reasonable rates." source Hotels.com

    "We had a lovely ocean and lake view from our room." source Hotels.com

More information on Spencer on Byron

A great property for those not wanting to be in the middle of the city. Ideally suited to those staying in Auckland for longer and also families. The facilities, including a large swimming pool, tennis court and gym are also an excellent reason to stay in this superb modern hotel. SE1008 A modern concrete and glass tower building 23 storeys. Most rooms have balconies with superb views over the harbour and North shore area. In the coastal suburb of Takapuna on Auckland's North shore. Eight kilometres from the Auckland central business district.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:Rooms are large with sunny aspect from the large windows. All rooms are decorated to a very high standard with good quality furnishings. Studio rooms have shower only. All rooms have all usual conveniences like mini-bar, air-con, iron and ironing board, in-house movies, etc. Higher floors offer fantastic views.

Total Floors:

21 floors.

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:Rooms are large with sunny aspect from the large windows. All rooms are decorated to a very high standard with good quality furnishings. Studio rooms have shower only. All rooms have all usual conveniences like mini-bar, air-con, iron and ironing board, in-house movies, etc. Higher floors offer fantastic views.

Directions

From Auckland International Airport: Exit airport and take the motorway heading towards Auckland City. Follow signs pointing towards the city centre and remain on motorway. Continue through the city centre and go over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Take "Esmonde Road" off ramp and continue through first set of lights. Turn left at the second set of lights and make a right on Byron Avenue. The Spencer on Byron Hotel is located up the street on the left hand side.

Attractions

Takapuna Beach 1 Kilometer / 0.6 Miles Takapuna Golf Course 1 Kilometer / 0.6 Miles Waiheke Island 30 Kilometers / 19 Miles Shopping Centre 0.5 Kilometers / 0.3 Miles The Pumphouse Gallery 2 Kilometers / 1 Mile Galaxy Entertainment Centre 2.5 Kilometers / 1.5 Miles Awataha Marae 2 Kilometers / 1 Mile

Dining

RestaurantThe Dining Room is a large modern restaurant that emphasises the light and airy feel of the whole property due to extensive use of glass in the ceilings and main wall. Serves modern European and pacific cuisine. There is also the Bowl and Racquet Club bar and the Library Bar.

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