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SO/ Auckland

Corner of Customs East Street and Gore Street
Rated 8.5 in 716 reviews

SO/ Auckland is a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. Infused with a vibrant and modern vibe, the hotel stands out as a fashionable destination for travelers seeking both comfort and style. Designed by renowned New Zealand interior designer, Benny Castles, the decor reflects an avant-garde aesthetic that is both bold and playful, showcasing the dynamic energy of the city.

The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites that are sophisticated and stylish, each equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Attention to detail is evident in the urban chic design, with luxurious bedding, plush furnishings, and expansive windows that offer stunning views of the cityscape or the picturesque Waitemata Harbour.

In terms of dining, SO/ Auckland provides a distinctive culinary experience at its restaurant, Harbour Society, which offers panoramic views and a creative menu that draws inspiration from diverse international cuisines. The hotel's rooftop bar, HI-SO, serves as a chic social hub, where guests can unwind with expertly crafted cocktails while enjoying the stunning skyline.

Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the fully equipped SO/ Fit gym, while those looking for relaxation can indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the SO/ Spa. With its convenient location, guests have easy access to Auckland's vibrant arts, culture, and shopping districts.

Overall, SO/ Auckland combines contemporary design with luxury and comfort, making it an appealing choice for travelers who wish to explore the dynamic ambiance of Auckland while enjoying premier accommodations and exceptional service.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 21
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.65mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen's Chapel
Historic church building in Parnell, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Waitematā railway station
Waitematā railway station
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
140m / 160yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
310m / 340yd
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
300m / 330yd
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.66mi
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.68mi
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
440m / 490yd
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.95mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
330m / 360yd
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.48mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.91mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.51mi
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.2mi
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
Lord Freyberg
Lord Freyberg
Statue of Bernard Freyberg in Auckland, New Zealand
320m / 350yd
Sir George Grey
Sir George Grey
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.32mi
Albert Park House
Albert Park House
Lodge in New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Albert Park South African War Memorial
Albert Park South African War Memorial
War memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.31mi
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.34mi
Emily Place Reserve
Emily Place Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
210m / 230yd
Alten Reserve
Alten Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Parliament Reserve
Parliament Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Park in Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.35mi
Te Taoū Reserve
Te Taoū Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.39mi
Fraser Park
Fraser Park
Park in Parnell, New Zealand
1km / 0.6mi
Ngāoho Reserve
Ngāoho Reserve
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.54mi
Auckland Cenotaph
Auckland Cenotaph
Cenotaph at Auckland Domain, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist
Church building in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.93mi
Scarborough Reserve
Scarborough Reserve
Park in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.93mi
Knox Church
Knox Church
Former church building in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Alberon Reserve
Alberon Reserve
Park in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.6km / 1mi
Selwyn Court
Selwyn Court
Historic building in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Dove-Myer Robinson Park
Dove-Myer Robinson Park
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.6km / 0.99mi
Korean War Memorial
Korean War Memorial
War memorial in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.6km / 1mi
Dutch war memorial
Dutch war memorial
War memorial in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Teal Park
Teal Park
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Ara Lodge
Masonic lodge in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.75mi
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.54mi

What to do in Auckland and near SO/ Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.65mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen's Chapel
Historic church building in Parnell, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Waitematā railway station
Waitematā railway station
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
140m / 160yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
310m / 340yd
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
300m / 330yd
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.66mi
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.68mi
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
440m / 490yd
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.95mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
330m / 360yd
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.48mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.91mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.51mi
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.2mi
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
Lord Freyberg
Lord Freyberg
Statue of Bernard Freyberg in Auckland, New Zealand
320m / 350yd
Sir George Grey
Sir George Grey
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.32mi
Albert Park House
Albert Park House
Lodge in New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Albert Park South African War Memorial
Albert Park South African War Memorial
War memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.31mi
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.34mi
Emily Place Reserve
Emily Place Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
210m / 230yd
Alten Reserve
Alten Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Parliament Reserve
Parliament Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Park in Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.35mi

About Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most iconic experiences is visiting the Sky Tower, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and beyond. This landmark also features dining options and thrilling activities like the SkyJump for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

For a taste of Auckland's maritime heritage, the Auckland Waterfront is a pleasant area to explore. You can stroll along the harborside, dine at waterfront restaurants, and observe the bustling activity of ferries and yachts. Nearby, the Viaduct Harbour is known for its vibrant atmosphere and is a great spot to relax.

Nature enthusiasts may appreciate a visit to Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, which features expansive green spaces and the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The museum offers insights into New Zealand's history and its diverse cultures. Additionally, the Waitakere Ranges provide a stunning backdrop for hiking and exploring lush forests and waterfalls.

For those interested in local culture, the Auckland Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of New Zealand and international art. The gallery is a significant cultural institution and often hosts exhibitions that reflect contemporary issues.

Wine lovers might enjoy a trip to Waiheke Island, just a short ferry ride away from the city. The island is renowned for its vineyards and olive groves, offering tastings and scenic views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Lastly, the Auckland Zoo provides an opportunity to see a variety of native and exotic animals in a well-maintained environment. It focuses on conservation and education, making it suitable for families and animal lovers.

Overall, Auckland presents a mix of urban experiences and natural beauty, making it a versatile destination for various interests.




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