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The Auckland greater metropolitan area consists of four districts, including the city of Auckland, as well as Manukau to the south, Waitakere to the west, and the North Shore, not surprisingly, to the north. Located on the northern island of New Zealand, Auckland is the largest city in the country, and is home to a wonderful array of sites and attractions that bring millions of visitors each year. The "City of Sails" as it has been called, is home to thousands upon thousands of yachts, with approximately one third of the households in Auckland owning water craft. The city and surrounding communities are culturally diverse offering a rich tapestry of influences including the indigenous Mori, various Pacific islanders, and a majority of varied European descent. The countryside is beautiful, with New Zealand offering everything from picturesque beaches to snow-capped mountains, and the people are friendly and welcoming to visitors. Auckland is also home to some world class hoteliers, and a typical Auckland hotel represents the very best Auckland has to offer.
Compared to the rest of the world, New Zealand is a relatively young country as far as western civilization is concerned, and the architecture of these Auckland hotels reflects that. Modern and stylish, an Auckland hotel will provide all of the amenities and services of the twenty first century. The guest rooms of these Auckland hotels are predominantly furnished in contemporary decor, and range from spacious rooms with single king sized beds, to full apartments and luxury suites with separate living and dining areas as well as fully-equipped kitchens that contain refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers. Modern marble bathrooms can come with separate bath and shower facilities as well as the very best in bath and beauty products. Floor to ceiling windows offer stunning views of Auckland's gorgeous skyline, and many rooms come with balconies and terraces. Special facilities are available for guests with disabilities, as well as smoking, non-smoking, and soundproofed rooms.
One of the benefits as a guest in a modern Auckland hotel is certainly the in-room technology. High definition flat-screen LCD televisions are on hand with access to a variety of satellite channels as well as in-house and pay-per-view movies. DVD and CD players can be provided and many of these Auckland hotels have private DVD and CD libraries for guests. Wired high speed internet access is available as well as free Wi-Fi and wireless LAN.
Other amenities and services offered by these Auckland hotels include luxurious full service spas that provide the best in health and beauty treatments. Various massages are available as well as a wide variety of beauty products. Well equipped fitness centers and state of the art gyms are provided for daily workouts, and saunas and Jacuzzis are on-site, as well as indoor and rooftop swimming pools. Business travelers will enjoy access to several meeting rooms and banquet facilities as well as full service business centers. The majority of these Auckland hotels also have a variety of boutiques and gift shops for souvenirs.
Professional and friendly staff are on hand at these hotels to provide assistance in any area, including the twenty-four hour front desk for easy check-in any time day or night, and the hotel concierge can help with suggestions for local attractions, restaurants and nightlife, as well as directions to anywhere in the city. A tour desk is often provided to assist in booking specific local Auckland attractions, as well as interesting places to visit around New Zealand. The staff is courteous and eager to help with any need whether it is room service or perhaps a suggestion on the menu at dinner; always making that extra effort to ensure that guests of these Auckland hotels enjoy a pleasant and memorable stay in New Zealand. It is said that once in the mid-nineties when the airport lost its power, the entire city of Auckland came out with food and beverages for the stranded; quite a testament to the friendliness and generosity of the local people.
New Zealand, and Auckland for that matter, are far too large to list everything there is to do there, but here are a few interesting sites and attractions that should be considered. The Sky Tower with its revolving restaurant offers exceptional cuisine with breathtaking views that go on for miles and miles. Take a day and check out one of the many volcanic cones that formed the islands, such as Mount Victoria or One Tree Hill. Definitely get out on the water. Auckland's mild year round weather provides for perfect sailing seas, and there are a variety of tours as well as fishing and sailing charters. The Auckland War Memorial Museum and the New Zealand National Maritime Museum are two of the more popular tourist attractions. The Waitakere Ranges offer an array of waterfalls and beaches. Rainbow's end theme park is fun for the entire family, and the Otara Flea Market is great for local wares.
Whether visiting New Zealand on business or pleasure these Auckland hotels provide the very best in service and amenities. Reflective of the nature of the people of the city, the staff at these hotels will go the extra mile to help guests with any need, and the modern facilities and relaxing ambiance of these hotels will ensure a memorable trip to Auckland.
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