Venue Highlights
Boardrooms – ideal for those smaller meetings or private dinners with floor to ceiling windows
Kingston Conference Rooms have the ability to be split into two sound proofed rooms(Kingston 1 and Kingston 2). The Mezzanine Lounge is perfect for informal meetings, product launches, pre-dinner drinks or cocktail functions
Abundance of natural light (floor to ceiling)
All conference rooms have high ceilings 3.2m – 4.5m and are without pillars
Wireless high speed Broadband
Individual climate controlled airconditioning and lighting
ISDN video conferencing capabilities
In-room telephone
Rydges Triple AAA instant service guarantee (Anytime, Anywhere, Anything)
Neutral décor that compliments any theming requirements
Two bars – Mezzanine and Kingston Room 2
Rooms are without pillars
Location
Nestled in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, Rydges Auckland offers an ideal location to cater for your city centre conferencing and accommodation needs. Ideally located on the corner of Kingston and Federal Streets, Rydges Auckland is within a short stroll of the business and retail districts, Auckland Casino and Viaduct Harbour. Upper levels of Rydges Auckland offer panoramic views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Waitemata Harbour.
Accommodation
Rydges Auckland offers 188 well appointed rooms including Suites, Deluxe and Standard room types. The upper levels offer panoramic views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Waitemata Harbour. All rooms feature air conditioning and opening windows for your comfort as well as an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, minibar and refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room internet access, high speed broadband and in-house movies.
Catering Information
Sanjay Gussain, Rydges Auckland Executive Chef in charge of banquets, has over ten years of international experience in the conference industry. With a strong knowledge of nutrition Sanjay is at the cutting edge of cuisine allowing delegates energy and concentration to get through the demanding conference day. The Working Lunches are a buffet and are catered for as a stand up fork style meal.
Recreational Facilities
Auckland is a city defined by two harbours, the Waitemata and Manukau. Auckland has aptly been named The City of Sails. With a variety of water, land and sky activities, this destination is the team building capital of New Zealand.
Located in Auckland’s CBD, Rydges Auckland is within easy distance of a number of attractions including:
Auckland Museum, New Zealand National Maritime, Museum, Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), Auckland City Art Gallery, Waitakere Ranges, Waitemata Harbour, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, Auckland Zoo, Stardome Planetarium, Sky Tower & Casino, Waiheke & Great Barrier Islands.
Technical Facilities
Triple AAA Instant Service Guarantee – Anytime, Anywhere, Anything – Full Conference Coordination Support is available at all times for the duration of your conference.
Our Conference/banquet team, with many years experience, has the strengths in the key areas that will make your conference a success.
We offer state of art audio-visual technology such as Wireless Broadband with on-site technical support available
Business Facilities
GENERAL FACILITIES
24 hour reception, wake-up calls, express check-in and check-out, concierge, disabled rooms, non-smoking floors, valet parking, business centre, drycleaning service, foreign currency exchange, safety deposit boxes, gymnasium, in-room tea and coffee making facilities, internet kiosk, wireless high speed broadband, Circa restaurant and bar, 24 hour room service, babysitting service, cots and high chairs, valet car parking