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The
much-anticipated 225-room hotel is a powerful neighbourhood storyteller,
blending rich local history, culturally inspired art, and globally influenced
cuisine, creating a vibrant new destination for both visitors and Aucklanders
in the City of Sails.
Located
on the historic site of a 1912 motor house that imported Cadillacs into New
Zealand, Hotel Indigo Auckland’s design pays homage to its industrial past with
an exciting mix of heritage-listed and modern architecture. Stunning interiors
and gallery-quality artworks make every corner of the hotel an immersive
cultural experience.
Commissioned
exclusively for the hotel, acclaimed New Zealand contemporary artist and
photographer Stuart Robertson, known for his global art project Peace in
10,000 Hands, has curated a bespoke photographic exhibition spanning all 25
accommodation floors. Each level tells a distinct story of Auckland through a
visual lens, capturing the fabric of the neighbourhood and its modern-day
popular culture.
Renowned
stylist, Simone Haag, has transformed the hotel’s lobby into a captivating
showcase of local artistry, featuring handcrafted paintings, wooden sculptures,
ceramics, glasswork, woven pieces, and leather creations. Multidisciplinary
artist, architect, and designer, Raukura Turei, has created two extraordinary
installations using natural elements sourced from her ancestral land, exploring
connections to atua (gods) and tīpuna (ancestors).
Neighbourhood-Inspired
Guest Rooms
The
hotel is located in the heart of bustling Midtown on Albert Street, a
thoroughfare renowned for its modern architecture, epic eateries and historical
sites. As one of Auckland’s tallest buildings, Hotel Indigo Auckland boasts
floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the city skyline and
harbour, with the hotel spanning 27 floors of the 41-storey tower. True to
Hotel Indigo’s brand-defining philosophy that no two properties are the same,
the design of Hotel Indigo Auckland embraces the site’s motoring heritage. The
hotel’s 225 rooms (including 10 accessible rooms) feature automotive-inspired
touches such as rear-view mirrors above plush king-size beds, industrial-style
open wardrobes, headlamp lighting, pegboard shelving, and upholstery
reminiscent of classic car interiors.
Carpets
on each floor depict maps of Auckland streets, reinforcing the connection to
the city while offering guests a contemporary boutique experience. The locally
inspired mini-bar includes Kokako organic drip coffee from New Zealand’s North
Island, Karma Drinks, limited-edition Flox-designed 1907 artesian water, and
Zealong Tea Estate tea selections. Bathrooms are elevated with premium GHD
hairdryers and premium MARACA body and hair care amenities with a Waitematā range
made exclusively in New Zealand for Hotel Indigo Auckland.
Welcoming
Bistro Saine
Taking
centre stage of the hotel’s culinary offering is Bistro
Saine, a refined yet approachable French-Mediterranean restaurant led
by Executive Chef Yutak Son, a Korean-born, French-trained culinary talent.
Rooted in seasonality and local provenance, Bistro Saine draws inspiration from
Europe’s grand brasseries and the energetic dining scenes of New York,
seamlessly blending timeless techniques with modern Mediterranean influences
from Southern France, Italy, and Spain. Guests can also look forward to Café
Etiquette, a stylish café and wine bar, and The Henry, an elegant cocktail
lounge evoking the chic ambiance of New York, London, and Paris.
Mathew
Simister, General Manager of Hotel Indigo Auckland, said: “We are thrilled to
open New Zealand’s first neighbourhood-inspired Hotel Indigo in midtown
Auckland. This boutique brand is deeply connected to the local community, and
we’ve proudly woven Auckland’s rich history, art, and culture into every aspect
of the hotel. From our uniquely designed guest rooms to our signature dining
experience at Bistro Saine, we can’t wait for guests to experience everything
we have carefully curated to connect them with the neighbourhood.”
Matt
Tripolone, Managing Director - Australasia & Pacific at IHG Hotels &
Resorts, added: “Hotel Indigo is one of the world’s leading boutique
lifestyle brands, and we are excited to see its New Zealand debut in Auckland
as we continue to grow IHG’s portfolio of exceptional luxury & lifestyle
stay experiences in the region. This marks the fifth Hotel Indigo in
Australasia, and we congratulate our partners at Ninety-Four Feet on this
landmark development.”
Ideally
located near key landmarks including the New Zealand International Convention
Centre (opening February 2026), Sky Tower, SkyCity Casino, the Britomart
precinct, Wynyard Quarter, and the Viaduct, Hotel Indigo Auckland offers the
perfect base for both business and leisure travellers. King rooms start at NZD
$309 per night, to book visit Hotel Indigo Auckland’s website.
Image
Credit: © IHG Hotels & Resorts
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