It’s a tough call, but it’s one we’re making! We believe work and play don’t need to be exclusive, so consider Auckland’s CBD next time you’re narrowing down a list of potential venues for your event. When your delegates aren’t gasping over views across Auckland’s Harbour they’ll experience top-of-the-line technology, typical friendly Kiwi service, urban parks, eateries and entertainment. Long-distance guests can rest their heads in boutique accommodation, and the rest of the city is just a quick train, taxi or bus ride away. We’ve even found four of the CBD’s top function centres for your strategy session or multi-day conference.
Hotel DeBrett
Hotel DeBrett is perfect for when you want a unique and colourful space. Located a short walk from the bustle of Britomart, the stylish rooms make the perfect backdrop to any sort of corporate event with fresh white walls, natural lighting for the rooms above ground, and the fun and funky style of retro treasures on floor to ceiling shelves. All rooms are equipped with built in projectors, screens and whiteboards, and with full service catering from DeBretts Kitchen your delegates will stay energised and focused. Not ready for the day to be over? Extend the party to DeBretts’ Housebar for a private dinner or cocktail reception. The Hotel DeBrett events team are ready to make your board meeting, pitch, product launch or strategy day run smoothly.
Parkside Hotel and Apartments
The clue is in the name! Parkside Hotel and Apartments overlooks an urban park on the tree-lined Grey’s Avenue in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, offering plenty of natural light and greenery to your next corporate event. Three purpose-built rooms can host workshops, training seminars and board meetings, with the option to open two rooms up and create a space perfect for product launches or cocktail receptions. Excellent catering and wi-fi are a given, as are luxurious guest rooms. And with K Road, Civic Theatre and Aotea Square at the hotel’s back door, the Parkside Conference Team will help you curate an unforgettable night for your delegates and well as a successful event.
Cordis Auckland by Langham
With 11 elegant function spaces and a maximum capacity of 1150, Cordis Hotel Auckland is the place to be for your next meeting, conference or swanky gala dinner! A boardroom is permanently set up for around 10 people and can be booked for important interviews and meetings, just a quick walk away from every office in central Auckland. All function rooms are set up with cutting-edge AV technology; you’ll also have access to an on-site AV team who’ll show you how to use it, as well as your own personal events executive. Hungry guests? No problem - they’ll be treated to delicious catering by the Cordis team, with plenty of choice between set and tailored menus. No matter how hands-on or hands-off you want to be during the planning phase, the Cordis team will make sure your event is flawless.
Five Knots
Five Knots is one of Auckland’s best kept secrets for corporate events, and while you technically won’t find it within Central Auckland - it’s a quick 7km trip to this Mission Bay events centre via car, taxi or public transport - this stunning venue makes the list for its unforgettable views over Auckland City and Rangitoto Island. Delegates at your breakfast function, meeting, workshop or gala dinner will appreciate the floor-to-ceiling windows, mouthwatering catering and free wi-fi, while those running the event should take note of the separate entrances, bathroom facilities and the latest in AV equipment for hire. Five Knots also boasts a dedicated Events and Experience team to help run your event on the ground, ready to sweat the small stuff so you can keep your focus on what’s most important. With over ten years’ of experience holding events they’ll help you to choose between the Commodore Lounge and the Five Knots Room, accommodating 70-120 or 120-190 guests.
Hilton Auckland Hotel
For private meetings, you can’t beat the seven function rooms at the Hilton Auckland all of which are flooded with natural light and have decks instead of the usual breakout spaces. A flexible set-up can take individual rooms from 9 seats up to 60, and for large conferences a multi-purpose space can hold up to 750 guests. Basic packages will make planning your gathering a breeze, with add ons like screens and projectors available, and those unique views across the Auckland Harbour are standard for sea-facing rooms. Book your guests in overnight if your event is longer than a day and they’ll be within walking distance of Auckland’s main streets, Viaduct Village, Britomart and Wynyard Quarter. And did we mention the option to build a personalised website for your event on HiltonLink?