An all-suite hotel ideally located above the Queen Street shopping precinct, CityLife offers spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with full kitchen facilities. The hotel is excellent value for families and longer stays, with easy access to all major Auckland attractions.
CityLife Auckland occupies a tower above 171 Queen Street, directly on Auckland's primary retail and commercial spine in the centre of the CBD. The address places guests within metres of major department stores, chain retailers, and the covered arcades that connect Queen Street to the parallel shopping streets. Britomart transport hub is a seven-minute walk downhill; the Viaduct Harbour and waterfront are roughly ten minutes on foot. The hotel rises above a busy section of Queen Street, and upper floors clear the immediate streetscape noise.
The property operates as an all-suite hotel under the Heritage Hotels portfolio, meaning the smallest unit available — the studio — includes a fully fitted kitchen with stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and cooking equipment, alongside a separate living area. One-bedroom apartments extend this further with a partitioned bedroom and more generous living space. The format is well-suited to families, groups, and guests on extended stays who want to self-cater rather than rely on hotel dining for every meal.
Room fitout is functional and comfortable without the design investment of a boutique property. Furnishings are modern and practical, and the kitchen equipment is complete enough for real cooking. In-room laundry facilities or access to on-site laundry reduces the luggage burden for longer stays. The hotel does not operate its own restaurant, but the Queen Street position puts guests within walking distance of an extremely wide range of dining options at all price points.
A gymnasium is available to guests. Car parking is accessible nearby, though not directly integrated into the building at a simple flat rate. The hotel is one of the more practical mid-range options in the CBD for guests who prioritise self-sufficiency, space, and a location on the main transit corridor.
The Queen Street address means the surrounding immediate block — particularly the ground floor retail strip — can be busy and noisy into the evening. Guests seeking a quieter environment should request upper floors away from the street-facing side.
Amenities
- kitchen facilities
- gym
- laundry
- parking available
Location
171 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 1010
-36.8499, 174.7673 View on map
Highlights
- All-suite format — every room includes a fully fitted kitchen, separate living area, and in-suite laundry access
- Direct Queen Street address in Auckland's main CBD retail and transit corridor
- Well-suited to families, longer stays, and groups who want to self-cater
- Seven-minute walk to Britomart transport hub; wide range of dining options immediately surrounding the building
- On-site gymnasium; mid-range pricing making it one of the more spacious-for-money CBD options
Tips for visiting
- Upper floors above the busiest block of Queen Street significantly reduce street noise — request a high floor and, if possible, a room facing away from the main road
- New World supermarket on Victoria Street West is the closest full-service grocery option for self-catering guests — around a seven-minute walk
- One-bedroom apartments offer a meaningful step up in space over studios if travelling as a couple or with a child — the price differential is usually modest relative to the gain
Accessibility
Lift access throughout the tower. The Queen Street location is accessible via public transport with Britomart station nearby. Contact the hotel for specific accessible room configurations.