By Robertson Bathware
An Auckland hotel has been recognised among the best in the world, taking the title of “Best New Hotel” in the prestigious Boutique Hotel Awards.
Auckland’s Hotel Grand Windsor, MGallery by Sofitel received the award at the ceremony in London and also took out top honours as Australasia’s Best New Hotel and Australasia’s Most Inspired Design Hotel.
Located in a heritage art deco building on Queen Street that was considered Auckland’s first skyscraper, hotel’s designers used the original 1920s architecture as an aesthetic foundation for its relaunch.
Judges commented on the hotel’s outstanding design, attention to detail and customer experience. ”The design was beautiful, elegant, understated and calming. It felt a world away from the hustle and bustle of the central city, it was amazing how you could just step away from it.
During its redevelopment, the property was transformed from a three-star hotel to a five star-hotel, boasting a bespoke range of rooms.