CORDIS HOTEL Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿【4K Hotel Tour & Review】A Great Surprise!
CORDIS HOTEL Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿【4K Hotel Tour & Review】A Great Surprise!
What’s the Cordis Hotel Auckland (formerly Langham Hotel Auckland) in Auckland, New Zealand like? Check out this comprehensive tour and review to see everything on offer at this city center 5-star ‘landmark’ hotel.
🎥 In This Video:
-Arrival at Hotel
-Hotel Reception
-Hotel Location \u0026 Setting
-Chandelier Lounge
-Eight Restaurant
-Full Breakfast Buffet
-Our Land Is Alive Bar
-Pinnacle King Room Full Tour
-A Bit of Cordis and Langham History
-Why I Think This Place is a Bargain
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Rate Paid: $181.82 USD
Category: Pinnacle Tower King
Inclusions: Breakfast, $100 Credit, Early In, Late Out, Upgrade
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Intro
00:27 Hotel Information
01:01 Hotel Exterior \u0026 History
02:15 Hotel Entrance \u0026 Lobby
03:17 Location Map Graphic
03:49 Heading to my Room
05:38 Pinnacle Tower King Room Tour
10:20 Need to Know FAQs
10:38 Dinner at Chandelier Lounge
11:20 Drinks at Our Land is Alive Bar
12:23 Spa \u0026 Pool Areas
13:18 Eight Restaurant Full Breakfast Buffet
14:59 Fitness Center
15:22 The Flip Flop Score
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1.92 -> Smart and refined but casual is the name
of the game here. Today we’re going to
6.36 -> be exploring my Pinnacle Tower room and all
of the facilities and restaurants on offer,
10.44 -> so let’s get into it, welcome to Auckland.
28.02 -> If you’d like to know the exact rate that I paid
for my stay or my next five videos in queue,
32.28 -> please check out the description
below and if you’re new here,
34.62 -> hi there and welcome to the
channel, my name is Kevin.
37.5 -> I’m of the opinion that the world needs a bit
more honest travel content these days, so I make
42.42 -> airline trip reports, high end hotel reviews and
cruise ship tours as well, all without invitation.
47.76 -> I always film without the company’s knowledge
and self-fund my trips to be sure I get a
52.14 -> true experience and give you nothing more
than my personal honest unbiased opinion.
63.66 -> This looks like a good place
for a windmill, doesn’t it?
66.84 -> Well, at least a man named Charles Partington
thought so when he built one in 1851- creating
72.54 -> what would be a bustling and historic flour
mill for the up and coming town of Auckland.
81.48 -> Of course, the windmill is no more, having been
demolished in 1950, but what’s that saying? If
86.94 -> you’re gonna pave paradise, at least give
me a Sheraton- or something like that.
91.32 -> And so that’s what happened.
In 1980, the Sheraton Auckland began construction
96.18 -> and some 25 years later was sold to Langham, which
this hotel was branded as for around 15 years.
109.14 -> Just before Covid, a major renovation
began on the property and when it reopened,
113.4 -> it did so as a Cordis. Cordis, which means
Heart in Latin, as they love to point out,
118.44 -> is Langham’s “modern, upscale and international”
brand, which has been taking over at a few of
124.08 -> Langham’s older properties including
the first Cordis which opened in 2015,
128.88 -> the conversion of the Langham
Place Mongkok in Hong Kong.
139.38 -> During the refurb, there was also a massive
expansion here, building the 17 story pinnacle
144.54 -> tower. The hotel now sports 640 rooms and suites.
As we walk into the lobby area, admittedly,
153.66 -> I would not want to see what this looks like
at 14:00 when the hotel was at capacity.
160.8 -> Throughout the property, you’ll notice finishes
and interiors that are classic but modern,
166.08 -> a design that could go one of two ways. Stuffy
and uptight or casual and conversational.
173.4 -> Perhaps because of Cordis’ mantra or perhaps
just the Kiwi way, this place is definitely
179.04 -> the latter and because of that fits into my
favorite type of urban hotel. Nice design,
184.38 -> functional rooms, upscale facilities
and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
192.72 -> Before we continue the tour,
let’s take a look at where we are.
196.08 -> Auckland is on New Zealand’s north island and
with it’s population of around 1.5 million,
200.82 -> accounts for around one third
of the country’s population.
208.5 -> Surrounded by two bays, the waterfront is surely
where the core of the downtown area is and the
213.3 -> Cordis sits just on the south side of that in an
upscale area surrounded by parks and universities.
218.94 -> Your best bet to the airport is
driving- just 20-25 minutes away.
231.24 -> Now, we are going to walk over to the Pinnacle
Tower and take a look at my room for this stay.
242.64 -> The property is perhaps best known for kicking off
the Royal Tour in 1983, when the Sheraton Auckland
248.22 -> hosted the then Prince Charles and Princess
Diana for their state dinner in the city.
260.1 -> I booked this stay with AMEX Fine Hotels &
Resorts and so at check in, I was upgraded
264.24 -> from a standard King Room to a Pinnacle Tower
room, which features slightly larger and more
268.86 -> modern facilities and views of the skyline.
On this side of the hotel, there are two
282.18 -> other entrances, the first used for the
Pinnacle tower and the second mostly for
286.26 -> events in the older part of the hotel, but
it’s all more or less seamlessly connected.
308.64 -> I love the backlit art format
that they have at each elevator
312.24 -> lobby. All featuring different
landscapes from across the country.
318.9 -> I was excited to get 2515, the 25th
floor, but no… there is no 25th floor.
325.92 -> The 2 signifies the Pinnacle Tower.
341.94 -> Inside, the rooms are very smartly
outfitted and reminds me quite a
345.24 -> bit of the new MGallery hotel
in Athens I was at last year.
354.18 -> While this design language is one that is being
used by many chains at the moment, I will say
359.4 -> the Cordis stands out by using materials which
will hold up to many years of use. Everything
365.76 -> in the room felt solid and- real. Something
that I find increasingly uncommon these days.
393.3 -> There was a nice working and dining combo area
with a umm, unique light fixture above it.
424.26 -> Bedsides have multiple outlets
and USB ports and this side also
428.22 -> features a wireless charging USB
radio. Do we still say, radio?
438.78 -> The mini bar is nicely stocked and is
giving me distinct Park Hyatt vibes,
442.98 -> ironically the next hotel I stayed at.
448.68 -> After many days of instant coffee, I was
happy to also see a proper coffee machine.
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485.4 -> The closet area was a standard size
but it also included a separate
489 -> luggage storage area with drawers build
in below which freed up a lot of space.
516.66 -> The bathroom was a nice size and featured
a full size soaking tub as well as a shade
520.68 -> that could be drawn down for privacy.
I do also love these wall tiles and
525.72 -> their subtle nod the New Zealand’s silver fern. I
just made that up, but I also do think it’s true.
533.46 -> Bathroom products were by Christophe Laudamiel,
same same as the Andaz Gangnam that I stayed
538.8 -> at in Seoul, but thankfully, this
time Sparkling Mint, not lavender.
544.5 -> I’m curious, what are you opinions about
bathroom products at premium hotels.
549.18 -> Do you think a luxury brand is
necessary? Should it be a unique scent?
553.98 -> Personally, I think it’s one of the most important
small details any hotel could have. I think luxury
560.94 -> hotels should feature high end, locally curated
brands that feature scents rooted in the location.
567.42 -> For premium brands like here at the Cordis, I
don’t think it needs to be a super expensive
572.22 -> brand, but for the hotel’s own sake, a well
known brand with a unique scent I think is key.
580.08 -> Off the top of my head I could tell you
every hotel I’ve ever had Acqua di Parma
585.24 -> amenities at and everytime I see them in duty
free shops, I’m reminded of those hotels.
591 -> Anytime I smell something with white tea scent, my
mind immediately goes to Westin, who I think are
598.32 -> the pioneers in creating a full scent story
in their hotels. Point being, be memorable.
608.46 -> Last up we have my view which was a
bit narrow in scope but was a great
612.36 -> place to watch the clouds roll in and out from.
617.58 -> So, who is staying here? Well it’s a nice
mix of couples and business travelers with
622.14 -> a hefty dose of locals coming by for
tea or dinner, something that I always
626.22 -> think is a sign of a really well run hotel.
So, I was here near Easter weekend and so
633.72 -> there was a large dinner buffet on offer, which
wasn’t of interest to me, so I had dinner at
638.58 -> the Chandelier Lounge. During the afternoons
it serves as a high tea lounge and sort of
643.32 -> transitions to a wine bar at night- though they
do serve a limited food menu throughout the day.
650.16 -> Cordis is one of those brands that doesn’t
publish menus online, so you’ll need to take
655.56 -> my word that the dinner menu was small, but
well curated with what I would say is typical
660.84 -> “all day dining” food for a premium hotel,
but each with a bit of an elevated twist.
667.32 -> I had what turned out to be an absolutely
incredible Veal Schnitzel- or was it
672.36 -> chicken. Either way, it was delicious
and service here was also very friendly.
680.76 -> Just across is the Our Land is Alive Bar. This
one, atmosphere wise, was a bit of a let down,
687.78 -> but I think it’s my own fault. It just felt
a bit bright and homey, when I imagined it
695.52 -> would be a bit moodier and less Irish themed
bar in New York designed for tourists-like.
706.44 -> Anyway though, like I said, that
was just my own thought. It was
709.68 -> a nice and comfortable bar with seating
at the outdoor terrace being my choice.
716.04 -> This, by the way, is what happened
when I’m at a hotel for one night
719.04 -> that includes a $100 property credit. I can
assure you, I never leave unused credit.
726.48 -> Service here was slow but well intentioned,
though the drinks made up for the wait.
740.16 -> The next morning before we head to breakfast,
let’s take a look at the spa and pool areas.
772.26 -> The sun came up a bit later than I was expecting
so admittedly this shot wasn’t well timed,
777.24 -> but it was a nice outdoor pool. When I
returned later it was full of guests.
791.04 -> Ok, for breakfast we are
heading to the Buffet at Eight.
795.06 -> Named eight for the eight international kitchens
inside, on better display for dinner, I am sure.
800.88 -> That said though, it was a very good
and comprehensive breakfast spread and
804.36 -> even had some healthy options like a chocolate
waterfall and ice cream. What more could you want?
812.52 -> In all seriousness though, the food
quality was seriously good here and in
816.84 -> addition to everything you see there
was also an egg station available.
885.9 -> Our last stop is going to be at the
fitness center which is a strange setup,
889.62 -> split up into multiple small rooms. But,
892.8 -> it had everything that you’d need- though
it’s probably a bit small for 640 rooms.
900.3 -> So overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the
Cordis. I knew it would be a nice hotel but
906.24 -> it really did far exceed my expectations
and I’d be more than happy to go back.
911.04 -> Also, given what was on offer here, I’m more
antsy than ever to get into a Langham soon.
917.52 -> I really do hope you enjoyed
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924.24 -> any of my content coming up over the next few
weeks. I’ll see you next time on my Qantas
929.58 -> flight from here in Auckland to Brisbane.
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