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Frommer's Exceptional

The stature of the Empire State Building, the luxury of the finest New York hotels, the convenience of High Street, the beauty of Albert Park -- this complex right in the heart of downtown is worth your attention. Towering 40 stories over the city, the landmark development offers accommodations with luxurious earth-toned interiors. Suites are rich, with king-size beds, full designer kitchens, and even a telephone in the bathroom. All units open onto balconies. Harborview rooms cost a little extra; get one of these as high up as you can -- the view is definitely worth it. The former Magistrates' Courthouse has been fully restored to provide a grand entrance to the complex. It's elegant and is injecting international style into the New Zealand hotel industry.

Facilities: 2 restaurants (Otto's [fine dining], Bistro Deux [a la carte]); bar; heated indoor pool; fully equipped gym; spa; 2 indoor/outdoor Jacuzzis; sauna; men's steam room; concierge; car rentals; business center; salon (next door); 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; on-call doctor/dentist.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's New Zealand, 5th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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