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About the Hotel

21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

Room Options

Empire Apartments offers studios, 2 or 3-bedroom apartments, and private rooms in shared apartments. Studios include an en suite bathroom and kitchenette. Shared apartments feature a living room, fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. The 2-bedroom townhouse has 2 floors, 2 terraces, a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, and 1 parking space.

Dining & Amenities

The lobby café serves meals, and coin-operated laundry facilities are available. High-speed Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the building for an additional charge. Each apartment includes a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and electric kettle.

Nearby Attractions

The property is a 10-minute walk from Queen Street, Aotea Square, and Auckland Art Gallery. Sky Tower is 1.5 km away. Britomart's boutique shops and oyster bars are nearby. Sylvia Park shopping center is accessible for retail options.

Transport & Parking

Street parking is free after 6 PM and on weekends. The property is a 45-minute drive from Auckland Airport. Public transport options include buses and nearby walking routes to the city center.

Services & Policies

24/7 on-site management and security monitoring are provided. Cash payments are not accepted. Smoking is prohibited. The property does not accommodate guests under 12 or over 70 in certain room types.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Studio Apartment One Double Bed

Max:

2 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Studio Apartment Two Single Beds

Max:

2 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Two-Bedroom Two-Storey Apartment Private Entrance

Max:

4 persons

810 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Auckland4000 ft

Airports

Auckland (AKL) 13.1 mi

Train

Train Station - Grafton3300 ft

Train Station - Mt Eden4600 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
No parking
No pets allowed
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Laundry

Dining

Restaurant

Room features

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

Map view

21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

City landmarks

Tower

SkyTower

4400 ft

Park

Auckland War Memorial Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Queen Street

3500 ft

Square

Aotea Square

4400 ft

Mountain

Mount Eden

1.4 mi

Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

3700 ft

Park

Albert Park

3700 ft

Landmark

Viaduct Harbour

1.6 mi

Museum

New Zealand Maritime Museum

1.6 mi

Event hall

SKYCITY Auckland

4400 ft

Zoo

Auckland Zoo

2.6 mi

Public Building

Auckland Town Hall

4400 ft

Park

Domain Wintergardens

4400 ft

Theatre

Aotea Centre

4400 ft

Event hall

SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre

4400 ft

Theatre

The Civic

4400 ft

Church

St Patrick's Cathedral

4400 ft

Landmark

Auckland Domain

4400 ft

Stadium

Spark Arena

1.2 mi

Square

Vulcan Lane

3700 ft

Shopping Area

Victoria Park Market

1.4 mi

Church

St Matthew-in-the-City Church

3100 ft

Park

Western Park

1.2 mi

Library

Central City Library

3700 ft

Church

St. Paul's Church

3700 ft

Square

Takutai Square

1.2 mi

Landmark

Real Groovy

2300 ft

Landmark

ASB Tennis Centre

3700 ft

University

University Of Auckland

4400 ft

Church

The Baptist Tabernacle

3500 ft

Nearby

369 Queen St

Real Groovy

1400 ft

Restaurants

Betsia Kebabs and Chargrilled Burgers

1800 ft

199 Symonds Street Eden Terrace

The Burgerie

2400 ft

95 Karangahape Road

Il Mee

2300 ft

480 Queen Street

Anija's Fresh Fruit Ice Cream

3200 ft

19 Park Road

Masako

2400 ft

101-103 Karangahape Road

Korean Bbq Buffet

2200 ft

492 Queen Street

Angie's Kitchen

1800 ft

17 Mount Street

Columbus Coffee

2600 ft

100 Hospital Road Middlemore Hospital

Bon Ga Ne Korean Restaurant

2200 ft

6/430 Queen Street

Kati Grill

2800 ft

146 Karangahape Road

Top cafe dumpling house

3000 ft

22A Cross Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

2/5 based on 186 reviews

#97 of 134 Speciality lodging in Auckland Central based on Tripadvisor

Gemma

United Kingdom, March 2024

5.6/10

The hotel offers a self-contained apartment for a reasonable price, but the cleanliness standards were disappointing, with issues like unclean plug holes and shower grime. The lack of proper air circulation in the rooms made the stay uncomfortable.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not clean and lacked proper maintenance.

Service

6.0

The staff were responsive when issues were raised but could be more attentive and welcoming to all guests.

Location

5.0

The hotel is located in an odd and inconvenient place, requiring navigating steep streets. However, it is close to the University of Auckland and offers a comfortable bed.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mediocre, with just okay options available.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need improvement in terms of cleanliness and maintenance.

Julia

United Kingdom, June 2023

5.4/10

The hotel rooms were uncomfortably hot and rough; the lifts were slow to open, and there was noise from nearby construction and the freeway. However, the staff was easy to deal with. The location was good for attractions but had noise issues and safety concerns. The dining experience was just okay, and the overall cleanliness needs improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were uncomfortably hot, rough, and noisy due to adjacent construction and freeway sounds.

Service

6.0

The staff was easy to deal with but had some rude interactions and slow responses.

Location

5.0

The hotel is conveniently located for attractions with noise and safety concerns.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was just okay with smoked meats served in the apartment.