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Empire Apartments

3-star property
21 Whitaker Place, Auckland, Auckland 0508 053 286
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3.0 out of 5
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By a verified traveller on Sun 08 Mar 2020

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Hotel Description

Empire Apartments places you in the center of Auckland, within just a 15-minute stroll of Queen Street Shopping District and The Civic. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant.

All 50 rooms feature 2 bathrooms, WiFi, and wired Internet. In-room dining is easy with amenities like refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen TVs, fans, and phones are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

This smoke-free guest house offers express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-star Newton guest house include University of Auckland and Sky Tower.

Twin Lockable Room with Private Bathroom in Shared Two-Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$49* Per night/room 13 Dec. - 14 Dec.

Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe 2-bedroom Suite Apartment

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Deluxe 2-bedroom Suite Apartment

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe 1-bedroom Suite Apartment

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Empire Apartments ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Empire Apartments

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3 out of 5
The shower drain in the smaller bathroom needed a serious cleaning!!!!

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2020

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11 Mar. 2020 by Reception

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3 out of 5
It was basic and all I needed was somewhere to stay It was close to where I needed to be for the days that I was staying there. However It needed a dish cloth and a dish brush. Bigger coffee mugs. These are small things but when you don’t have them , you miss them. Thank god I took my own cup for uni. 😂

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2020

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11 Mar. 2020 by Reception

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1 out of 5
You pay for what you get for in terms of facilities, but for me there's no excuse for a lack of cleanliness. We found a bloody tissue in our bed sheets and can only assume this means that the sheets weren't changed after the prior guests. When the sheets were replaced the replacement sheets were covered in yellow stains.

Posted by on 21 Feb. 2020

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24 Feb. 2020 by Reception

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3 out of 5
Unprofessional staf. I believe this property is run by students. You'll be lucky if you happen to meet the polite and patient one/s, but most of the time they're impatient and reluctant to provide good service. This place is NOT recommended.

Posted by , from Queensland on 15 Feb. 2020

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24 Feb. 2020 by Reception

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3 out of 5
Great location - close to the hospital and to town. Rooms were comfortable, a little shabby which was okay, but not the cleanest. Downstairs toilet was particularly disgusting with a broken seat, non-flushing and used!

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2020

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4 out of 5

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4 out of 5
It is cheap and in an excellent site in Auckland city centre. You get what you pay for: location great, but a basic room and basic service. Gave exactly the service it said it would.

Posted by on 6 Feb. 2020

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12 Feb. 2020 by Recepetion

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3 out of 5
Central Auckland, international students, ease of access are advantages. The studio has sufficient facilities... But. The kitchen was not sufficiently clean (e.g old dust & dirt around the handles, greasy range hood). The kitchen plug was missing!!! gave up asking after 2 attempts. One tea towel for a week is not sufficient. No can opener!? As student accomidation, is OK, but we were short term stays, expecting not to fit out a flat. However: We arrived this Chinese New Years eve.. The staff were efficient & helpfull. The building was secure (card access for lift and apartment), hand sanitiser at the desk and lifts and arrival procedures adapted for the situation. We went home to family feeling confident given the situation.

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2020

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2 Feb. 2020 by Reception

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2 out of 5
Didnt like anything about it...it was hot, no air con. Smelt stink of curry, had to ring reception to let him no..used soap left on the floor in the bathroom, glass on the shower was still dirty, no jug for cup of tea in the room, no milk was told they don't provide milk bed was not made properly, no spare pillows available, not enough cutlery in drawers

Posted by on 26 Jan. 2020

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26 Jan. 2020 by Reception

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1 out of 5
It was very dirty, mouldy and smelly, I would not recommend it to anyone.

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2020

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About the Empire Apartments

Location 21 Whitaker Place, Auckland, Auckland 1010

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. Empire Apartments also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out. This 3-star Auckland guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Dining venue
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired Internet access (surcharge)

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Auckland Mt Eden Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Empire Apartments offers 50 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Auckland guesthouse provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Fan

Food & Drink

Empire Foodcourt - Onsite restaurant.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

The guestrooms and property amenities at this property are not accessible to wheelchairs at this time.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

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 accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.A shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.The property affirms that it adheres to the Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) sanitization guidelines.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are 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 not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Empire Apartments Auckland
  • Empire Auckland
  • Empire Apartments Auckland
  • Empire Apartments Guesthouse
  • Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland

You should know

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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.