Royal Park Lodge  

In Greenlane, Auckland — an upscale 4-star motel minutes from ASB Showgrounds and One Tree Hill. Close to Mercy Ascot Hospital, Cornwall Park, Auckland Domain and the Auckland War Memorial Museum; about 17 km from Auckland Intl. Airport.

Small but smart: 21 air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes featuring refrigerators and microwaves, 40-inch LCD TVs, coffee/tea makers and in-room desks. Expect garden views, luggage storage and multilingual staff that keep the vibe efficient and local.

Garden views, tour/ticket assistance, on-site dry cleaning and laundry services, plus free self-parking. Wake up to easy kitchenette mornings and slip out to nearby parks and events within minutes.

Wireless internet access is available and rooms include desks and phones; luggage storage and multilingual staff help with group or event stays.

On-site restaurant with breakfast available for a fee, handy for early starts before shows or hospital visits.