I stayed at the Mercure Auckland on Queen Street for one night as a paying guest to properly test it. For $139 NZD in the CBD, I liked the bright room, comfy bed, fast free Wi‑Fi, and my Sky Tower view—but the little maintenance/cleanliness details (scuffs, kettle/iron, shower head) let it down for a four-star.
Pros
+Central Queen Street location in Auckland CBD
+Bright corner room with dual-aspect windows and Sky Tower view
+Super comfortable bed and clean, crisp bedding
+Fast, free Wi‑Fi suitable for streaming and uploads
+Good workspace zones (desk plus sofa area) and plenty of powerpoints/USBs
Cons
-Marks/scuffs on walls and some wear (blinds coming away, nicks/rips)
-Kettle and iron didn’t look very clean
-Shower pressure wasn’t very strong and shower heads looked a bit dirty
-Internal soundproofing between rooms felt quite thin
-Gym area is small, dark, and awkward to access via specific lift