The Shakespeare Hotel

3 stars
61 Albert Street, Auckland 1002, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
6.4
Okay
based on 889 reviews
889 reviews
Tue 23/12
-
Wed 24/12
1 room, 2 guests
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£36
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
£36
Double room
£40
Standard Room
£45
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Overview

Situated in Auckland CBD, Shakespeare Hotel Auckland is five minutes from Skycity Auckland, Sky Tower and Queen Street. It is surrounded by a range of restaurants and cafés and is minutes on foot from Auckland Ferry Terminal.

The hotel's professional staff are available to assist 24 hours a day, and an express check-in facility provides added convenience. Facilities include free wireless internet access, a car rental desk and a games room.

Shakespeare Hotel Auckland offers modern rooms equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator and a microwave. They are also equipped with a hair dryer and an oven.

Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy a unique dining experience at the in-house restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close by at mealtime. Packed lunches are available for those heading off to discover the surrounding area.

Shakespeare Hotel Auckland is close to Auckland's well-known attractions, with Viaduct Basin only moments on foot from the property. Air New Zealand and University Of Auckland are also within walking distance.

6.4
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Based on 889 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Shakespeare Hotel

Tue 23/12
Wed 24/12
Standard Room
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£45
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£50
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£55
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Queen room
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£36
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1 queen bed
£37
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Double room
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£40
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1 queen bed
£40
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1 double bed
£41
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Amenities at The Shakespeare Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Game room
  • Pool table

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of The Shakespeare Hotel

6.4
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889 verified ratings
Wonderful
138
Very good
153
Good
214
Okay
100
Fair
124
Mediocre
59
Poor
101

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's central location and charming atmosphere, along with the helpfulness of the staff. However, many reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues and poor service, particularly regarding management and check-in procedures. Overall, while the hotel has potential, it seems to fall short in maintaining hygiene and providing a satisfactory experience.
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Feb 2018
Pros (+) Close to town
Cons (-) No lift, no air con or fan, tiny room, socket hanging off wall, roadworks outside room, grubby

Location

61 Albert Street, Auckland 1002

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower286 yd
  • Skycity Auckland306 yd
  • Queen Street363 yd
  • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki0.3 mi
  • Viaduct Harbour0.4 mi
  • Auckland Town Hall0.4 mi
  • The University of Auckland0.5 mi
  • Wynyard Quarter0.6 mi
  • Air New Zealand0.6 mi
  • Karangahape Road0.8 mi
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum1.2 mi
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge1.5 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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£45
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Shakespeare Hotel

  • The cheapest price a room at The Shakespeare Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £45, while the most expensive was £45.

FAQs when booking at The Shakespeare Hotel

  • Where is The Shakespeare Hotel located?

    The Shakespeare Hotel is located at 61 Albert Street in Central Business District, 0.2 miles from the centre of Auckland. Sky Tower is the closest landmark to The Shakespeare Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Shakespeare Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Shakespeare Hotel.

  • Does The Shakespeare Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Shakespeare Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Shakespeare Hotel from the airport?

    The Shakespeare Hotel is 11 miles from Auckland Intl. The Shakespeare Hotel is 51.7 miles from Whitianga.

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Distance to airport

6.9
0.2 mi
Auckland Intl
11.0 mi

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