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The Shakespeare Hotel

3-star property
61 Albert Street, Auckland, 0508 053 286
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By a verified traveller on Wed 27 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

The Shakespeare Hotel puts you in the heart of Auckland, within just a 10-minute stroll of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Highlights at this hotel include a winery, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, Shakespeare Terrace, is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-star Auckland Central Business District hotel include Princes Wharf and University of Auckland.

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$91* Per night/room 25 May - 26 May

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Shakespeare Hotel ratings based on 56 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Shakespeare Hotel

Everyone (34) Couples (16) Family (3)
4 out of 5
Great location and an iconic building

Posted by on 27 Mar. 2024

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3 out of 5
I had read the reviews before booking, so I was aware of what I might be in for. However, I found the check in quite helpful – there was an issue in the bathroom which staff apologised profusely for and as they were booked out he would have preferred to give me another room, but this understandably wasn’t possible. I arrived quite late, but this wasn’t an issue. It was conveniently located to my workshop and the room was lovely enough for the price. Unfortunately the shower was quite dirty but the room was nice and clean. The only other issue was a loud, drunk person outside in the hallway, but this wasn’t the hotels fault and thankfully it didn’t go on for too long. ☺️

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2024

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1 out of 5
Room was at the top of 3 flights of stairs. It was pokey and dirty. No remote for tv. The bed was on the floor, with no legs so u didn't hit your head on the ceiling. G.M was rude and they promise to return our $300.00 bond the next morning but didn't. We rang to follow-up and were told, 'sorry our G.M is off today'. Very disappointing. Don't waste your money here!

Posted by on 17 Dec. 2023

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2 out of 5
only thing positive was location, central to everything we wanted to do. The hallway smelt very musty, nearly knocked you over when you opened the door. the window did not have a lock, towel rail in bathroom was not there. The remote for Tv did not work, the mattress was stained .

Posted by on 24 Nov. 2023

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3 out of 5
Hard to find staff or get a hold of anyone, good location and very affordable though

Posted by on 5 Nov. 2023

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2 out of 5
Had to drive round looking for somewhere to park close enough then had to pay $40 for a 24hr parking permit no housekeeping would b ok if renovated 4 flights stairs to walk up

Posted by on 24 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Aug. 2023 by Shakespeare Hotel

Hi, Sorry to hear about your experience. The city rail link project is currently underway due to most roads are blocked. Shakespeare Hotel is a heritage building constructed in 1898 with no elevators.

3 out of 5
Overnighter for work one staff was helpful the other female bartender was non engaging and didnt seem to want to be there. Room was fine but had a funny smell in it like curry smell maybe from the kitchen below but was a bit off putting. not worth it though was a cheap price i get what i paid for.

Posted by on 12 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5
Nice, central place with a great setup and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Just be prepared for lots of stairs!

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Mar. 2023 by Ramesh

Thank you so much for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positiveexperience with us at The Shakespeare. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

1 out of 5
very dirty, no lift, nothing fitted, blinds falling to bits, unwelcoming room, dirty mattress, no mattress protectors and i could keep going.

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Mar. 2023 by Ramesh

Thank you so much for your review. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.

About the The Shakespeare Hotel

Location 61 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010

Property Features

A winery is on site. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Shakespeare Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 3-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1898
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking reservations required

Transport

  • Train station: Auckland Britomart Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Gaunt Street Tram Stop (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Shakespeare Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Shakespeare Terrace - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 30 per day(164 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Shakespeare Brewery
  • Shakespeare Brewery Auckland
  • Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery
  • Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery Auckland
  • Shakespeare Hotel Auckland
  • Shakespeare Hotel
  • Shakespeare Auckland
  • The Shakespeare Hotel Brewery
  • The Shakespeare Hotel Hotel
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  • The Shakespeare Hotel Hotel Auckland

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.