Chic 12th Floor Apartment · Iconic Metropolis

Stylish one-bedroom apartment on the 12th floor of Auckland`s iconic Metropolis building — soaring city and park views, a private balcony, and access to the heated pool, hot tub and gym. Queen bed, fully equipped kitchen, in-apartment laundry, and blackout blinds for a perfect night`s sleep. Queen Street, Aotea Square, the Viaduct and Britomart are all minutes on foot. Auckland CBD living at its finest.

Few buildings define the Auckland CBD skyline quite like the Metropolis. Completed in 1999 and soaring 38 storeys above Freyberg Square, it was Auckland`s tallest residential building for years and remains one of the city`s most recognisable and prestigious addresses. This beautifully appointed one-bedroom apartment on the 12th floor puts that address in your hands — and the views, the light, and the elevated sense of being at the heart of everything Auckland offers make it genuinely special from the moment you arrive.

The apartment is 45 square metres of thoughtfully designed city living — compact, yes, but every inch is well considered. The open-plan living and dining area is bright and modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows that draw in natural light and frame a sweeping outlook across the Auckland cityscape and the green canopy of Albert Park stretching below. Step through the glass doors and the private balcony is waiting — a genuinely lovely outdoor space for a morning coffee with the city waking up around you, or an evening glass of wine as the lights come on across the skyline.

The queen bedroom is a proper retreat, with plush bedding, quality hotel linen, and blackout blinds that guests consistently praise for delivering a genuinely restful night`s sleep regardless of the time of year. The modern bathroom is well-appointed with fresh towels and premium toiletries, and the in-unit washer and dryer add real practicality for longer stays. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering — fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and all the cookware and utensils you need — and unlimited high-speed WiFi and a Smart TV keep you connected and entertained throughout.

Air conditioning and heating ensure the apartment is comfortable year-round, and a starter pack of bathroom and kitchen essentials is provided to get you settled from the moment you arrive.

The Metropolis isn`t just an address — it`s a landmark. Designed by architects Jasmax and developed by Calan Group, the building`s distinctive curved glass tower has been a defining feature of the Auckland CBD skyline for over two decades. The building houses both the Metropolis Hotel on the lower floors and the residential apartments above, and as a guest you have full access to the shared facilities that make it genuinely exceptional as a short stay: a heated indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a well-equipped gymnasium — all available year-round and maintained to a high standard.

The building has secure entry, lift access to all floors, and a professional management team on-site. It is one of the very few short-stay options in central Auckland that offers a heated pool and hot tub as standard inclusions — a feature that consistently draws guests back.

The entire apartment is yours — bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area, and private balcony. Full access to building facilities including the heated pool, hot tub, and gym throughout your stay. The building has secure entry and lift access to all floors.

While we will leave you in peace to enjoy your time in Auckland, we are available 24 hours a day for an emergency.

For those non-urgent like-to-haves, just give us a call or a quick message and we will do everything we can to make this your most memorable trip to Auckland yet.

Step outside the Metropolis and you are immediately in one of Auckland CBD`s most charming and walkable precincts. Freyberg Square is right at your feet — a sun-drenched, north-facing public plaza with terraced seating, a cascading water feature, nikau palms, and the Lord Freyberg sculpture presiding over it all. It is a genuine neighbourhood living room, popular with the lunchtime crowd and a wonderful spot to start or end the day. The Chancery Square precinct is equally close — a boutique shopping and dining enclave with a distinctly European cobblestoned character, housing Chancery Bistro for Mediterranean dining in its sheltered courtyard, Mamak for authentic Malaysian street food, Bonjiri for traditional Japanese charcoal yakitori, and a diverse cast of international eateries that make this one of the most interesting dining pockets in the city.

The High Street fashion district — Auckland`s answer to a European shopping lane — begins just steps away, connecting through to O`Connell Street and the broader laneway network that gives this corner of the CBD its distinctive village-within-a-city character. Independent boutiques, specialty coffee shops, galleries, and some of the city`s most interesting small restaurants are all woven through these laneways, making an afternoon of wandering here genuinely enjoyable.

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is directly across Kitchener Street — New Zealand`s largest art gallery, with a world-class collection of over 17,000 works and a constantly rotating programme of New Zealand and international exhibitions. Free entry for the permanent collection makes it one of the great cultural bargains in the country. Albert Park, the beautiful Victorian hilltop garden that sits above the gallery, is a two-minute walk and offers shaded paths, heritage rose gardens, a floral clock, and sweeping views across the city from the upper terraces.

Queen Street is two minutes on foot for everyday shopping, dining, and transport connections. The Sky Tower and SkyCity complex are a five-minute walk. Karangahape Road — Auckland`s most eclectic dining and bar strip — is a short walk uphill through Myers Park, which begins directly below the building. Britomart Transport Centre, connecting the full Auckland train network, is a 12-minute walk downhill through the CBD. The University of Auckland campus borders Albert Park to the north, giving the whole neighbourhood a lively, creative energy that is quite different from the corporate CBD further west.

Auckland is easily explored from here. The Metropolis sits at the centre of the CBD, making almost everything accessible on foot — Queen Street buses, the City Link, Inner Link and Outer Link services all run nearby with frequent connections to every inner-city suburb. Britomart Transport Centre puts the full train network within easy reach. Uber and taxis are plentiful throughout the CBD at all hours. Please note there is no dedicated car park with this apartment — the building does offer paid parking options, and Wilson and City parking buildings are a short walk away. The location is so central that most guests find a car entirely unnecessary.

We kindly ask all guests to help us maintain the peaceful, high-standard environment of this home by following a few simple rules:

A valid photo ID, email address, and phone number are required prior to check-in.

Please respect our no-party policy and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Smoking, vaping, or drug use is not permitted inside the suite or anywhere in the apartment, building, complex or balcony.

In the rare case of a noise complaint or evidence of smoking, an additional fee of up to NZD $500 may apply.

Check in available after 3pm through lock box key collection. Lock boxes are located a short distance away, full details will be sent prior to arrival. We advise collecting the keys on your way to the apartment, if coming to the city via taxi or UBER, ask the taxi to wait a second while you collect the key. The walk to the apartment from the lock box is not far, but no one wants to walk in the city with suitcases!

These measures ensure that every guest enjoys a serene, premium experience — thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We kindly ask all guests to help us maintain the peaceful, high-standard environment of this home by following a few simple rules:

A valid photo ID, email address, and phone number are required prior to check-in.

Please respect our no-party policy and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Smoking, vaping, or drug use is not permitted inside the suite or anywhere in the apartment, building, complex or balcony.

In the rare case of a noise complaint or evidence of smoking, an additional fee of up to NZD $500 may apply.

Check in available after 3pm through lock box key collection. Lock boxes are located a short distance away, full details will be sent prior to arrival. We advise collecting the keys on your way to the apartment, if coming to the city via taxi or UBER, ask the taxi to wait a second while you collect the key. The walk to the apartment from the lock box is not far, but no one wants to walk in the city with suitcases!

These measures ensure that every guest enjoys a serene, premium experience — thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

As a guest of Chic 12th Floor Apartment · Iconic Metropolis, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. The business-friendly Chic 12th Floor Apartment · Iconic Metropolis also features laundry facilities, limo service, and a lift.

This Auckland apartment is smoke free.