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Reviews of President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
President Hotel
27-35 Victoria Street West, Auckland

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a pleasant surprise to find we had been upgraded to an apartment for free. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I loved the view of Sky Tower from the bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Sharon, Wellingborough

Good location near the Airport express bus stop, and Queen Street. Supermarket just down the block. Breakfast room is small and gets quite busy with staff consequently getting a bit brusque. Budget feel but room was ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Anthony on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Keith Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms we have had have been pleasant, the staff are helpful. We will be back next time we visit Auckland
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Phar on 21 Apr 2024
Hi Keith,We're happy to hear that you found our rooms pleasant and our staff helpful during your stay! Thank you for choosing our hotel, We look forward to welcoming you back and ensuring another enjoyable experience for you!Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Pun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Distalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the President Hotel. The staff were amazing, they were very welcoming and went the extra mile to accommodate to our request. Parking is not an issue, there are plenty of public carparks located within proximity of the Hotel. Overall, we had an awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Phar on 21 Apr 2024
Hi Distalia,Thank you for your review, It's wonderful to know that our staff provided exceptional service and made you feel welcome. We're glad that location was convenient not having to worry about the parking. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another awesome stay in the futureKind Regards,President Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking or easy place to pull over for quick drop off
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 22 Apr 2024
Hi Seth,Thank you for your review.We are sorry to hear your concerns and would like to reassure you the hotel does have a carpark and loading zones near the front entrance and just outside the rear entrance.The location of the loading zones and carpark were provided to you prior to the arrival date via expedia messages.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is spacious. Staffs are friendly. The front desk lady helped to check us in early with no hassle. Have to pay for parking but it’s reasonable price. Our room has a nice view of the Sky Tower. The location is great, walkable to all the restaurants and shopping. Shower is small thou.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Anthony on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne, Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice hotel for the price paid. The amenities are really good, theres too many hotels out there without microwaves so im glad there was one there. A review from the past mentioned a strange smell coming from the bathroom and i have to agree with that, however, once i realized it was coming from the toilet, i didnt worry too much. (I dont expect toilets to smell amazing, but still) The staff are awesome, heads up about the bond/deposit, the service was easy and the safety was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Anthony on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Cheyenne,Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Nandini

Travelled with family
It was walking distance to harbour and sky tower and restaurants.breakfast vegan option was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was a bit uncomfortable and the wifi was spotty throughout the room. But overall very convenient location and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Ihaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, and friendly staff. Room was okay. Bed was not good. Two singles pished together made a large ridge in the middle of the bed, and the bed had a popped spring in one side. Supermarket right next door and sky tower on the next block, close to shops and waterfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
HI, thank you for your review, we are sorry to see we did not score highly. We would love to know what we could have done to do better. Please contact us at reservations@presidenthotel.co.nzPlease rest assured had we known your concerns at the time we could have dealt with them accordingly.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Facilities were great and I liked their breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t use the pictures on the website as a guide to what the rooms looks like. They are very misleading and in no way represent the look of the hotel. The room I was in felt dirty, old and tired. Check in was late due to (I’m guessing the lack of staff) and there was no room service for the entire stay. The room was only cleaned after check out. It wasn’t particularly safe as you can walk in off the street straight and access the lift to any floor. The room next door had a group of men in drinking, playing loud music and making a lot of noise pre going out. I would advise against staying at this hotel especially if you are travelling as a family. It felt dirty and needs a lot of work updating the rooms. Next time I’ll stay at a chain hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Raiana,Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear your concerns.We would like to reassure you our housekeeping team do thoroughly clean the hotel. Please note hotel rooms are cleaned every three days, however, because your stay was for 3 days it was cleaned on the check-out day. We hope you appreciate this has been the policy since the Covid pandemic, and because it limits contact between staff and guests it has successfully reduced the risks of infection/illness.You state you checked in late, we are sorry to hear this, we can see you arrived just after the 2pm check-in time and you checked into your room shortly after at 2.09pm. Unfortunately you arrived at a very busy weekend for the hotel and we was not able to do check-ins before the 2pm check in time.With regard to the hotel, we have taken note of yoiur comments about needing updating and we can confirm changes are.Please also note there is a no party policy in the hotel and had we known the neighbouring room was a nuissance we would have dealt with them accordingly.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the sheets were crisp. The property is very dated and could really use some sprucing up. Lots of homeless outside. Convenient to the harbour and attractions. Long term construction means the airport shuttle can’t drop off or pick up at the door. Staff were friendly and helpful. Way too much air freshener in the lobby. Construction noise (not the hotels fault) starts early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Shary

Travelled with partner
All the basics were supplied and the location is central. The bed and linen were good and the room was clean. The hotel and rooms are tired. It’s in an average state. The staff at the desk should be better trained in giving advice about the local area when asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Mathew,Thank you for your review, and sorry to hear your concerns.We would like to reassure you our team are normally very polite and helpful, as can be seen in other review comments.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
availability of the parking in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

4/10 Poor

Philippa, Porirua

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We waited for almost 3/4 of an hour to check-in. We were lucky that our room was ready because others were told there would be an hour's wait for their rooms. Our room was very old and tired - the sofa/sofa bed had some unpleasant stains on it, the shower had black mold in it and there were no curtains on the windows. I got messages saying that we'd be charged extra for early check-in and late check-out which didn't really make us feel welcome. There was a room where people could leave their luggage but the bags weren't tagged and the reception staff just gave people the key to help themselves so we elected to take our bags with us after check-out. We paid just over $500 per night (P!NK concert) and felt totally ripped off. We won't be staying at the hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Philippa,Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear your concerns.We are sorry for the wait to check in, you stayed during a very busy time in the high season and we prioritise rooms on guests ETA, unfortunately we did not receive an ETA (estimated time of arrival) from you as requested via expedia messages and subsequently this was why your room was not ready when you arrived.With regard to the standard arrival and check-out messages, you have confirmed you did receive them, thank you. These are standard in the industry and provide relevant information. We are sorry if they were unwelcoming, however the mentioned charges are standard and the message were meant to be informative.We would like to reassure you we have taken note with regard to the decor and change is afoot.In regard to the luggage store room, we have looked into this and can confirm the staff did not give the key to just anyone. Access to the store room is limited to verified guests and has 24 hour CCTV.Rest assured had we known any of your concerns at the time we could have dealt with them accordingly at the time.RegardsPrsident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was super basic for what we paid, they obviously hiked the prices up because PINK was in town, the bathroom is the size of a cupboard, fan didn’t go, lighting was poor. Was so noisy backing onto the back entrance. Breakfast was good though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.RegardsPresident Hotel

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The location was good, the hotel rooms are outdated, old. Breakfast was included but was out too early asked if they could prepare breakfast to go but weren’t able to accommodate. This happened for 3 mornings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review.We are sorry, our restaurant does not open until 7am and food is cooked fresh, we do not provide boxed breakfasts.RegardsPresident Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasnt clean. The shower had obviously not been cleaned for a long time, surfaces hadn't been wiped and the room smelt of urine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Raiana,Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear your concerns.Yes the rooms are cleaned every three days, however because your stay was for 3 days it was cleaned on the check out day. We hope you appreciate this has been the policy since the Covid pandemic, and because it limits contact between staff and guests it has successfully reduced the risks of infection/illness.RegardsPresident Hotel

4/10 Poor

Teddy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lousy room with no view except a wall. Breakfast offered same menu every day with VERY limited choices and canned apricots in light syrup as the only dessert option. I would not have booked this hotel had I known all the above.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Teddy,Thank you for your review.We are sorry to hear your concerns, unfortunately the room type booked is only found on level 1 and we did not receive any request for a view.We recommend to contact us or put a request on the booking next time you stay.

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for buses
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was OK. Bed comfortable. Couch less so.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the hotels fault due to the roadworks being done outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
HI, thank you for your review, we are sorry to see we did not score highly. Unfortunately no feedback was provided and we would love to know what we could have done to do better. Please contact us at reservations@presidenthotel.co.nzPlease rest assured had we known your concerns at the time we could have dealt with them accordingly.

6/10 Okay

Rhonda, Belle River

Travelled with group
Not mobility friendly!! We are two seniors who had to drag our luggage up stairs to get to the entrance door ourselves. More stairs to climb to go for breakfast. Anyone with mobility issues should NOT go to this property. The breakfast area would not allow coffee mugs/dishes out of the area. Had to wait over 30 minutes for a taxi, front desk called twice for us. Rooms were clean, no facecloths to wash with. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 30 Mar 2024
Hi Rhonda,Thank you for your review, we are sorry for your concerns.It appears you entered the hotel via the steps at the rear entrance. We would like to reassure you the front entrance is level with the street and has no steps. Also had we known you was entering from the rear with lots of luggage we would have advised tom press the intercom and let us know, we would then let you via remote access entrance to the car park and you could have used the elevator to come to reception.With regard to accessing the restaurant, we would like to reassure you guests with mobility issues would be offered an alternative.We are sorry you could not take the mugs/plates from the restaurant, this is because all rooms are equipped with a kitchenette or full kitchen which comes with cutlery/plates/mugs etc.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

4/10 Poor

Mitchell

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
HI, thank you for your review, we are sorry to see we did not score highly. Unfortunately no feedback was provided and we would love to know what we could have done to do better. Please contact us at reservations@presidenthotel.co.nzPlease rest assured had we known your concerns at the time we could have dealt with them accordingly.

8/10 Good

Mark John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay thann you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Mark,Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.It was a pleasure to have yoiu stay.

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Philip,Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2 bedroom. Rooms were dated but fine. Very close to sky tower and park. We were able to walk to cruise port as well. Best part was amazing front desk staff. We needed documents printed and the nice lady at front desk had us email it and she printed it off. They were very busy but she took the time for us. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Robert,Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.Our team really appreciate the recognition, thank you.It was a pleasure to have you stay.

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast included. Hotel was safe and very convenient. Some city noise came in despite noise proofed. I slept through it but my wife heard it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Jon,Thank you for your review.We are sorry to hear your concern.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Nishar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was good . The elevator was not level. Average breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsPresident Hotel

8/10 Good

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in downtown Auckland. Close to many stores and restaurants. There is a Countdown grocery store just steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Jade,Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Kenichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only one night due to just transit. When I visit Auckland city again, I’d love to stay this hotel. The location is really nice. Close to Sky bus station and harbor area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Kenichiro,Thank you for your great review.We look forward to your next visit.

8/10 Good

Valentine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, close to everything. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Valntine,Thank you for your review.The staff really appreciate the recognition.

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Helen,Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Rejeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central area, easy to get around to different places.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Rejeeanne,Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No parking for Uber driver
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Bill,Thank you for your review.We are sorry to hear your concern, and we would like to reassure there is a loading bay near both the front and rear entrances to the hotel. We do try to notify guest of their locations prior to arrival, we can see you was sent this information via Expedia messages.

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 3 nights after a cruise that ended in Auckland. There were three of us and our room was awesome! There was lots of room for luggage, a very clean bathroom and a kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave and kettle. The Sky Tower was a few steps away and there were many places to eat and shop in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Martha,Thank you for your review.It was a pleasure to have you stay.

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not what was advertised- the rooms were spartan, poorly furnished and the breakfast was not up to standards. Overall disappointed and would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 19 Feb 2024
Hi Thomas,Thank yoi for yoiur review.We are sorry to hear your concerns, and we would like to reassure you changes are afoot and apologies if the room was not up to what you expected.Please contact us directly, as we would like to know more.

8/10 Good

Amanda, Burwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Md Abul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review.We are sorry you did not enjoy your complimentary breakfast.We would like to reassure you there is more choice from our a' la carte menu.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review.

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the close proximity to the casino. It was noisy first thing in the morning due to construction outside, but that is not the hotels fault. A very reasonable price for a place to lay ones head.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Anthony on 11 Feb 2024
Hi John Thank you for your review.

2/10 Terrible

Millie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ANTHONY on 25 Mar 2024
HI, thank you for your review, we are sorry to see we did not score highly. Unfortunately no feedback was provided and we would love to know what we could have done to do better. Please contact us at reservations@presidenthotel.co.nzPlease rest assured had we known your concerns at the time we could have dealt with them accordingly.