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Selling A Business – From the Desk of a Business Consultant NZ

Selling A Business in Auckland – An unfortunate story

I’m going to share a true story from a few weeks ago – it was a phone call between myself and a lady I’ll call Sue.

Sue phoned me in response to one of my own marketing campaigns – “a fax blast”, where I’d sent a fax of a professionally written (and in part fictitious) newspaper article to a group of business owners to get their attention and to get them to ring me. Sue was one of the business owners who rang me. I’d had a number of positive calls from a number of business owners and from there I’d secured new clients, all after using this one single marketing tool as a way to get the attention of some very busy individuals.

All in all, the marketing campaign went really well, all but for this one story – Sue.

So back to Sue.

Sue: “Hi, yes well my husband has made me call you because he thinks we need some help”

That was my first clue that this call may not go in the direction I’d expect this call to go.

I asked 10-15 minutes of questions to find out where their main business challenges were so I could start to learn more to be able to help, and after understanding that her main competitor was outperforming her company by more than tenfold “but they are not as technically competent as we are” I shared a number of quick fire business ideas to assist, all very positive, all would have helped her business, her response was:

“This is nothing I don’t already know”.

OK.

So with phone in hand, pacing around my office, I literally took a step back to take stock of the situation:

1. A business owner has phoned me for help

2. I’ve shared some focused ideas that I know would hugely and positively impact her business, and

3. I receive the sharp response.

OK.

I now understand.

I politely ended the call by suggesting she talk to her husband, and ring me back if they agree they’d like to meet. She and I both know we’ll never talk again.

There are lessons in every situation, and this one has two really good ones.

The first is: “You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped”.

I’ve learnt that in my coaching training and when applying the principles – don’t spend time with those who don’t value your time, there are too many others out there who would enjoy spending time with you and benefiting from your experience. Life is far too short.

That was lesson 1.

Lesson 2 was marketing focus.

Sue’s competition was DVS – a company well known across NZ because of their solid marketing & branding, radio & TV adverts, where the words and pictures are all focused on the benefits of the home ventilation system – how it “removes the steam and excess water from your home, making your home a more healthy place to live, for you and your family”. They were the first company to really focus on the benefits of their system and they have performed really well for a number of years.

I wonder what would appeal to the mums and dads at home:

1. “I’m more technical and know how to install your system, come to me”

2. “My system will make your home a healthier place to live for you and your family.”

In case you’re wondering, it’s option 2 every time, because it appeals to 90%+ of the decision makers of home owners – appealing to their life, their family, their home, their style of living, to name a few. All being improved by ‘this system’ – great – I want one.

That’s why DVS is outperforming Sue in tens, even hundreds of multiples.

One company understands their market, and the message needed to resonate with their market, through the benefits of their product.

It’s not a fair fight.

And I feel sorry for the husband.

So why did I share this story? Because I don’t want you to be like Sue. I don’t want you to unnecessarily struggle in business, when there is help close to hand, you just have to know when to ask for it.

If you want to avoid being like Sue, and want to take positive action, then why not join the group of business owners and entrepreneurs who are collaborating together on areas of improvement under my guidance – I’d love to be able to support you to achieve more in your everyday.

To be different to Sue, to get ahead in your marketing to ensure your business is worth as much as possible when you come to sell, visit The Profit Partnership today.
About the Author

Jamie McKean is the founder of The Profit Partnership, in Auckland, New Zealand. A Professional Business Consultant, a Business Coach, a Trainer, a published author, a Professional Copywriter, an expert in direct marketing and in automating your business, to allow you to work on your business, rather than inside your business. Jamie McKean is, in addition, a Partner of the Alchemy Network – a global network of Small to Medium Business Consultants.

Two of my key mentors to help me ensure my clients are successful in their chosen businesses are Dan Kennedy and David Abingdon – both very successful in their own right. I listen and implement their successful approaches for the direct benefit of my clients. For a complimentary “Business Ideas Generation Session to combat your key problem in your business” contact me via my website today –
http://www.theprofitpartnership.co.nz

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The Langham, Auckland $409.82 The Langham, Auckland is located in central Auckland, close to Myers Park, Auckland City Hall, and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. The Langham, Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The property’s full service health spa has massage/treatment rooms. This 5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and limo/town car service. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Auckland property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property has an area shuttle, which is complimentary. Wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/caf?, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 411 air conditioned guestrooms at The Langham, Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. High speed Internet access is available. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have pay movies. Rooms also include safes and windows that open. Guests may request in room massages and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars.

Chatham Auckland $155.72 Located in Auckland, Chatham Auckland is in the entertainment district and close to Myers Park, Auckland City Hall, and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Chatham Auckland features a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include concierge services. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 46 guestrooms at Chatham Auckland feature iPod docking stations and laptop compatible safes. All accommodations have balconies. All rooms include separate living rooms. At this 4 star hotel, accommodations include kitchens with full sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Flat panel televisions have cable channels and DVD players. Rooms also include washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Guestrooms are all non smoking. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 20 per day (in/out privileges)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: NZD 20 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 15 per day (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 20 per day (in/out privileges)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: NZD 20 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 15 per day (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hilton Auckland $335.21 Hilton Auckland is located in central Auckland, close to New Zealand National Maritime Museum, Queen Street Shopping District, and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Hilton Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This 5 star property offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and technology support staff. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply) and the hotel has an Internet point. This Auckland property has 1210 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities, a ballroom, and exhibit space. Business services, wedding services, limo/town car service, and translation services are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Nearby parking is also available for a surcharge. Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a coffee shop/caf?, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. The property has designated areas for smoking. Guestrooms. 165 air conditioned guestrooms at Hilton Auckland feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Balconies offer city, ocean, or pool views. All rooms include separate sitting areas and desks. Accommodations include refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to laptop compatible safes and safes, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail. 32 inch LCD televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are complimentary bottled water and windows that open. Guests may request in room massages and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 30 per dayFee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 29 (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 29 (rates may vary)Full breakfast fee: NZD 35 (approximate amount)Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposi

Rydges Auckland $159.82 Located in central Auckland, Rydges Auckland is within walking distance of Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Rydges Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves Buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a health club and a fitness facility. This 4.5 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This Auckland property has event space consisting of a conference center, a ballroom, and exhibit space. For a surcharge, shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Wedding services, limo/town car service, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a coffee shop/caf?, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2010. Guestrooms. 267 air conditioned guestrooms at Rydges Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer phones with voice mail. Televisions have pay movies. Also included are safes and windows that open. Guests may request a turndown service and hypo allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 22 per nightValet parking fee: NZD 30 per night (in/out privileges)Fee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 29.95 (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 10 (for 2 hours, rates may vary)Buffet breakfast fee: NZD 31 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed The following fees and deposit

CityLife Auckland $323.74 Located in central Auckland, CityLife Auckland is within walking distance of Queen Street Shopping District, Sky Tower, and Auckland City Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland War Memorial Museum and Mt. Eden. Hotel Features. CityLife Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves Full breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a fitness facility. This 4.5 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and audio visual equipment. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Auckland property has 144 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities. Business services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. The property has designated areas for smoking. Guestrooms. 200 air conditioned guestrooms at CityLife Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads. They also offer bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have premium satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are safes and windows that open. Guests may request hypo allergenic bedding and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 13 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per dayFee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 30 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Full breakfast fee: NZD 35 (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 13 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per dayFee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 30 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Full breakfast fee: NZD 35 (approx

Heritage Auckland $253.25 Located in central Auckland, Heritage Auckland is within walking distance of Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Heritage Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves hot and cold buffet breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include 2 spa tubs. Also located on site are an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a sauna. Spa amenities include facials, body treatments, beauty services, and a hair salon. This 4.5 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and audio visual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Auckland property has event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, a ballroom, and exhibit space. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Wedding services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a rooftop terrace, a concierge desk, and a fitness facility. The property has designated areas for smoking. Guestrooms. 272 air conditioned guestrooms at Heritage Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Kitchenettes include refrigerators. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Flat panel televisions have satellite channels. Rooms also include safes and windows that open. Guests may request in room massages, hypo allergenic bedding, and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 13 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following facilities will be closed from 15 December 2011 to 31 July 2012:One of the swimming pools The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per day (in/out privileges)Airport shuttle fee: NZD 95 per person (one way)Deposit: NZD 200 per night (cash only)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 29.90 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Rollaway bed fee: NZD 39.10 per nightOnsite credit card charges are subject to a

Mercure Auckland $138.51 Located in central Auckland, Mercure Auckland is within walking distance of Britomart and Queen Street Shopping District. Nearby points of interest also include Sky Tower and Auckland City Hall. Hotel Features. Mercure Auckland features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 4 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 189 air conditioned guestrooms at Mercure Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature bathtubs and hair dryers. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are safes and windows that open. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 30.00 per nightValet parking fee for large vehicle: NZD 60.00 per nightDeposit: NZD 100 per nightFee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 10.00 (rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 36.00 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: NZD 28.50 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 30.00 per nightValet parking fee for large vehicle: NZD 60.00 per nightDeposit: NZD 100 per nightFee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 10.00 (rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 36.00 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: NZD 28.50 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Pullman Auckland $386.96 Located in central Auckland, Pullman Auckland is a family friendly hotel within walking distance of Auckland High Court, Britomart, and Queen Street Shopping District. Additional points of interest include Albert Park and The Aukland Civic. Hotel Features. Dining options at Pullman Auckland include 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves Buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. The property’s full service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Auckland property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, concierge services, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/caf?, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2009. Guestrooms. 347 air conditioned guestrooms at Pullman Auckland feature minibars and laptop compatible safes. Accommodations offer city or sea views. Beds come with premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are offered. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads. They also offer bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer phones with voice mail. LCD televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms also include safes and hair dryers. Guests may request in room massages and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night (in/out privileges)Buffet breakfast fee: NZD 35 per person (approximate amount)Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per nightOnsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official

Hotel Auckland $49.92 Hotel Auckland is located in Shimla, close to Christ Church, State Museum, and Viceregal Lodge. Notifications:A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 DecemberA fee for a mandatory New Year’s Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December Notifications:A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 DecemberA fee for a mandatory New Year’s Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

Ibis Auckland Ellerslie $97.46 Ibis Auckland Ellerslie is located in Auckland’s Greenlane Ellerslie neighborhood, close to One Tree Hill Domain, Mt. Eden, and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Stardome Observatory and Mt. Smart Stadium. Hotel Features. Ibis Auckland Ellerslie features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. This 3.5 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room. Complimentary guest parking is limited, and available on a first come, first served basis. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Ibis Auckland Ellerslie feature hair dryers and clock radios. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications:The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications:The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.

Copthorne Hotel Auckland City $139.33 Copthorne Hotel Auckland City is located in central Auckland, close to Auckland High Court, Queen Street Shopping District, and Auckland City Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Sky Tower and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Copthorne Hotel Auckland City’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. This 4 star property offers a meeting/conference room, audio visual equipment, and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Concierge services and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 110 air conditioned guestrooms at Copthorne Hotel Auckland City feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Balconies offer city or sea views. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

City Travellers Auckland $70.67 Located in Auckland, City Travellers Auckland is in the business district and close to Auckland High Court, Queen Street Shopping District, and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. City Travellers Auckland features laundry facilities, express check in, and an elevator (lift). Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. All guestrooms at City Travellers Auckland feature windows that open. Accommodations include kitchenettes. Guestrooms are all non smoking. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:No onsite parking is available. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 15 per dayDeposit: NZD 200 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:No onsite parking is available. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 15 per dayDeposit: NZD 200 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

All Seasons Auckland $77.86 All Seasons Auckland is located in Auckland, close to Queen Street Shopping District, Sky Tower, and Auckland City Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland War Memorial Museum and Mt. Eden. Hotel Features. All Seasons Auckland features a coffee shop/caf? and a bar/lounge. This 3 star property has a business center. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 141 guestrooms at All Seasons Auckland feature clock radios. Accommodations include refrigerators, microwaves, and cooking facilities. Guestrooms offer desks and complimentary newspapers. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 6 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 15.4 (for 24 hours, rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 6 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 15.4 (for 24 hours, rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour $417.18 Located in Auckland, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is on the waterfront and close to Viaduct Harbour, Sky Tower, and Queen Street Shopping District. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/caf?. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves cooked to order breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 5 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers small meeting rooms, technology support staff, and business services. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply) and the hotel has an Internet point. This Auckland property has event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and exhibit space. Additional property amenities include a marina, a library, and a concierge desk. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 173 air conditioned guestrooms at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Balconies offer city or water views. Beds come with signature bedding. Accommodations include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and safes, guestrooms offer phones. 32 inch flat panel televisions have cable channels and pay movies. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hypo allergenic bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 30 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. This property does not have a Qualmark? rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 30 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Quay West Suites Auckland $297.5 Located in central Auckland, Quay West Suites Auckland is within walking distance of Queen Street Shopping District and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland City Hall and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Quay West Suites Auckland features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. The hotel serves Buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and a meeting/conference room. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Quay West Suites Auckland feature minibars and CD players. All accommodations have balconies. Beds come with premium bedding. All rooms include separate sitting areas along with desks and sofa beds. Kitchens include stovetops, microwaves, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and laptop compatible safes, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Flat panel televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms also include washers/dryers and safes. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 26 per dayBuffet breakfast fee: NZD 30 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 26 per dayBuffet breakfast fee: NZD 30 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mercure Hotel Windsor Auckland $214.57 Mercure Hotel Windsor Auckland is located in Auckland, close to Queen Street Shopping District, Sky Tower, and Auckland City Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland War Memorial Museum and Mt. Eden. Hotel Features. Mercure Hotel Windsor Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 3.5 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room and business services. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 79 air conditioned guestrooms at Mercure Hotel Windsor Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature showers and hair dryers. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have satellite channels. Rooms also include safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per dayFee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 30 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Buffet breakfast fee: NZD 29 (approximate amount)Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per dayFee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 30 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Buffet breakfast fee: NZD 29 (approximate amount)Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland $536.84 Located in central Auckland, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland is within walking distance of Auckland City Hall and Sky Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Hotel Features. Dining options at Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland include 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 4.5 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Auckland property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and a ballroom. Business services, wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/caf?, and a concierge desk. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 452 air conditioned guestrooms at Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with handheld showerheads. They also offer bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. High speed Internet access is available. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Also included are safes and windows that open. Guests may request in room massages, hypo allergenic bedding, and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 15 per nightValet parking fee: NZD 35 per nightFee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 33.69 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: NZD 31 per person (approximate amount)Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:A resort fee is included in the total price displayed The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of serv

Crowne Plaza Auckland $335.21 Located in central Auckland, Crowne Plaza Auckland is within walking distance of Sky Tower, Auckland City Hall, and Queen Street Shopping District. Nearby points of interest also include Auckland War Memorial Museum and Mt. Eden. Hotel Features. Crowne Plaza Auckland’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves breakfast each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24 hour fitness facility. This 4.5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and audio visual equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Auckland property has 980 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and exhibit space. Business services, wedding services, and concierge services are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 352 air conditioned guestrooms at Crowne Plaza Auckland feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds come with Egyptian cotton linens. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail. LCD televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Also included are windows that open and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is available daily. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: NZD 24 per dayFee for high speed Internet (wired) in business center: NZD 29.95 per 24 hour period (rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 29.95 per 24 hour period (rates may vary) Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): NZD 29.95 per 24 hour period (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: NZD 29.95 per 24 hour period (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark?Qualmark? assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.