Where to Stay

Auckland’s hotel scene will get a serious injection of luxury with the midSeptember opening of the Park Hyatt Auckland

( 64-9/366-1234; park hyattauckland.com; doubles from US$395), a waterfront property in the Wynyard Quarter with 172 Maori-accented accents rooms and 23 suites. Another newcomer to look out for is The Hotel Britomart ( 64-9/3009595; thehotelbritomart .com; doubles from US$265), slated to debut in October; its five lavishly appointed rooftop suites are the rooms to book. For boutique digs in the heart of the city center, look no further than the 79 art deco–inspired rooms at Hotel Grand Windsor ( 64-9/309-9979; hotelgrandwindsor.com; doubles from US$160), a recently refurbished 1928 landmark under Accor’s MGallery banner. but delicious celebration of Kiwi produce, with an emphasis on shellfish. In Britomart, don’t miss the Italian-inspired menu at Amano ( 64-9/394-1416; amano.nz) or the bistro classics at Ostro ( 64-9/ 302-9888; seafarers.co.nz).

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Madame George