The stay
What to know about this stay.
QT Auckland holds 150 rooms and suites in central Auckland, each with a Nespresso machine, wireless Bose speakers and a Dyson hairdryer, plus a sixth-floor rooftop bar reached by dedicated lift, a small theatrical touch that sets the tone for the whole stay. Esther, under head chef Sean Connolly, runs a Mediterranean-meets-North-African menu built on seasonal, home-grown ingredients, dishes like baked shakshuka and Moroccan roast lamb standing out against Auckland's more conventional hotel dining.
QT leans into art and mischief rather than a standard amenities list, with maritime-inspired installations worth a slower look running through the public spaces.
