The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour 4 نجوم

Surprised by the somehow negative reviews published here. We enjoyed very much our stay here (but did not overnight on Friday and Saturday). The apartment was very large (90 m2 with 2 independent bedrooms), and very well equipped. The view was fantastic, overlooking the harbor. The hotel does not have a pool but guests can use the gym club with a 50-m long pool and a spa opposite the street for free. There is a parking onsite by it is easily fully booked. We would had appreciated a later checkout especially since we checked in after 9 pm - but the hotel showed no flexibility.

This place was chosen for us and I was worried as had read the reviews about the noise - but I should not have worried - it was excellent from the moment we arrived. We arrived really early and were just going to leave our bags before our meetings but the kind staff found a room so we could check in straight away. Also - I am on crutches so they changed our reservation so it included a step in shower rather than one over the bath - this was so good - as we had not requested this . There is a ramp to the hotel and this room was good for people with limited mobility. Room included hob, oven, microwave, washing machine and dryer - we didn't use any of these as only here one night but would be good if staying longer. It had a great coffee machine -used that. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant but as it is in the Viaduct there is plenty to wander to all on the doorstep - we recommend the Giraffe! Our room was quiet - I was worried re this but our room was so quiet - I think the noise others talk about is in the viaduct view rooms - we had a car park view room and didn't hear anything. - would really recommend it - don't need the view as you just wander down to the viaduct for meals and drinks and you have the view! The bed was comfy, amenities good. Only negative is it had a mini bar menu which I normally don't use but was back early so thought I might snack - but to use this you have to ring and order it - - it is not in the room. This was enough for me to decide not to, so maybe this is a positive! Also for some reason the door to the washing machine closet is hung the wrong way so if you want to use it , it could be awkward. But overall this was a great hotel in the perfect location (450m to ferries and close to shopping and right on the Viaduct ) and we would be back - if we can afford it.

Despite the lovely view from our Harbour View room, the room itself was dreadful.There were scuff marks and chips out of the skirting boards, shabby and uncomfortable furniture, a huge rip in the lining of one of the curtains in the bedroom.The safe didn,t work , it did initially but I opened it and it would not lock again, came up with 5555 reported it, man came said it was the batteries went away to get some , replaced them and yes it worked, until I opened it again !!!! gave up !!!!! The bathroom was a safety hazzard and the kitchen had drawers you could not open unless the cupboard the other side was opened, the fridge was really old and overhead cupboards were ridiculous and awkward.No one told us about the noise from all the bars and restaurants right underneath us, we were on the 3rd floor right above the Fox Pub, it was horrendous, we could not get any sleep, it wasnt only Friday and Saturday it was every night !!!!! We paid a lot of money for our upgraded room in , as advertised , a 4 star Hotel. There is nothing 4 star about it. I would advise anyone looking to stay here to be aware of the noise and the state of the rooms, it seriously needs renovation. We were seriously disappointed and felt totally ripped off

Stunning Sebel The most stunning thing about the Sebel Viaduct was the viaduct views and the lobby. The actual room was clean and comfortable. But dated. The bathroom needs a reno as was very shabby with paint chipped off the furnishing. The shower was good in the pressure. The room had a little kitchenette which was quite handy. The bed was comfy. The blackout curtains were good. The door was very noisy and I didn’t get a good sleep. Every time someone on the same floor returned to their room and closed their door, the door to my room would shake in its hinges. It made me feel as though someone was trying to open my door. I wouldn’t return here to stay.

This is the third time we have stayed here, the hotel and location is fantastic, unfortunately one of the bars below the hotel has a regular band which they didn't have during our previous visits, and they play until 1 am on a Friday and Saturday night. GRRR. other than that it was good.