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slofox
9th February 2012, 11:41
Anyone stayed here recently?

'erself and I are in Auckland for a dir....OOPS! I mean, BIRTHDAY PARTY this Saturday and I'm looking to stay in this joint if it is OK. Reviews seem good but who knows how much the referees were paid to say what they did..?

Direct experiences more betterer.

Anyone?
The Singing Chef
9th February 2012, 12:47
I can only comment on two other Hotels - The Hilton and Quay West.

The Hilton is nice, great food and they go out of their way to make you happy.

Quay West - Shit, in every way.

Never been to the Rydges unfortunately.
slofox
9th February 2012, 12:52
I can only comment on two other Hotels - The Hilton and Quay West.

The Hilton is nice, great food and they go out of their way to make you happy.

Quay West - Shit, in every way.

Never been to the Rydges unfortunately.

T'anx anyway bro...

Rydges has the major advantage of being a 1 minute walk from the party venue...
HenryDorsetCase
9th February 2012, 13:02
as long as its got one of those vibrating beds and a mirror on the ceiling, it should be "Fit for purpose" hmmmm?
Maha
9th February 2012, 13:21
Remember to take the bath robes when you leave, they are free for guests...:shifty:
Usarka
9th February 2012, 13:26
Rydge'd for her pleasure?
Red39
9th February 2012, 13:51
Rydge'd for her pleasure?



Flavoured too??;)
slofox
9th February 2012, 16:53
What a bunch of grubby minded...:devil2:
Ntoxcated
10th February 2012, 20:40
Quay West - Shit, in every way.

Certainly wouldn't trust the food there :sick:

Avoid the special sauce :bleh:
Grasshopperus
10th February 2012, 21:21
Hey Slofox, knowing your age and condition wouldn't it be more prudent to book accomodation here?

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I joke, I joke
slofox
11th February 2012, 10:21
I joke, I joke

I should fucking hope so sonny!
The Everlasting
11th February 2012, 11:06
Well i can tell you that the Quadrant is a great place to stay,also Quest Apartments on upper queen street is great,but avoid all the other Quest facilities in the CBD,as you get a lot of road noise.

I have also stayed at the Skycity Grand Hotel,which was awesome!
davebullet
11th February 2012, 15:33
They've spent a bit of money doing it up in the last few years. IT was already tidy beforehand.

Not at the oppulent end of the market, but still above average in many respects. I haven't stayed there since the modernisation, so can't comment.

Last places I stayed were The Langham and "Saddam Palace" (aka The Rendezvous)
slofox
13th February 2012, 08:04
Not bad overall. As stated, not at the top end of the market but sufficient unto the day, being clean and comfortable.

Slight glitch to start with when they tried to shove us into an inferior room despite me having paid for a better one. Visit back to the desk fixed this and we ended up in a pretty classy outift with a nice view over the harbour (see pic). Oh and it had a monstrous huge super king bed that made for a very comfortable sleep.

If you were on a budget you wouldn't to avail yourself of the minibar...but then most places are like that anyway.

Bit sparse on the in-room coffee etc. Only four sachets of coffee. Given that I'd scoff those in two cups, it was just as well that 'erself drank tea.

The birthday party Sat night was a bit of a rave. Good time had by all.

Good value for money.


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