QV Stays Upscale Urban Sanctuary

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Key pad was hard to work at the front door and couldn’t order room service as the phone wouldn’t connect

Excellent location, walking distance to great cafes etc. plus Queen Street shopping. Very quiet, no traffic noise or anything at all. Awesome having two full bathrooms, one for each bedroom, full kitchen. The spa complex has a large pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, plus gym. Easy parking underneath the building. The shower head in one of the bathrooms was broken, but this was promptly fixed in the morning.

Was a bit limiting having only one key card. The instructions to get from the carpark up to the apartment were a bit confusing, and this was compounded because the key card did not work initially. The hotel reception recoded the card and it was fine after that.

I picked up keys from property management company which was about 15 minute walk to the apartment. They were very accommodating, kept our bags at their office until check in time. Very friendly and helpful. Apartment is beautiful and very comfortable. Clean, contemporary decor. Trust the photos in the property listing. Fabulous view. Fantastic location, easy walking distance to anything. Building has swimming pool, spa, hot tubs, gym, restaurant, and other facilities. My husband used them. We were in Auckland for him to convalesce following medical procedures in New Zealand. I LOVED the huge wrap around balcony! Apartment on 8th floor with water view in 3 different places through some of the high rises. Washer / dryer came in handy. This buildling is not crammed next to another high rise. It has a wide open, spacious ambiance. Fun to watch The Spark Arena lights changing color. Lovely sunrises. Don't hesitate. Snap up this place. You can't do any better for the price which I think should be higher. We would have paid double; it's worth it.

I could not figure out how to work the glass flat top stove. No worries. I hate to cook. Only would have done for my husband, and we managed with microwave only.

Pity I had to travel to a different location to collect the key for the apartment.