In this video I kick off a brand new hotel review playlist, starting right here in Auckland, New Zealand. I checked into the Mercure Auckland on Queen Street (a four-star, central CBD location) for one night as a paying guest—no sponsorship—so I could give you a proper, honest room tour and review. I show you everything from the corridor entry and wardrobe setup to the tea/coffee station (including a rare hot chocolate sachet), the king bed, the work desk area, and those dual-aspect windows with a really lovely Sky Tower view. I also take you downstairs to see the facilities, including the gym (which is small, dark, and a bit confusing to access because only one lift goes to the lower basement). Overnight, I found the outside noise surprisingly quiet for a Saturday on a main road, but the internal soundproofing between rooms was a bit “paper thin.” In the morning I share my pros and cons, including the price I paid ($139 NZD room-only), the bright room layout, comfy bed, fast free Wi‑Fi, and the downsides like scuffs/marks, a not-super-powerful shower pressure, and not-so-great cleanliness details on things like the kettle and iron. Overall, it was a relaxing stay for the price and a solid start to the series.