Empire Apartments

Empire Apartments is an affordable apartment hotel in Auckland, New Zealand.

It is conveniently located in the Auckland CBD and offers modern accommodations. Guests have the option to book spacious studios, 2 or 3-bedroom apartments, or private rooms within a shared apartment. The shared apartment includes a living room, fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms that are shared between the bedrooms. The hotel provides an on-site reception, coin-operated laundry facilities, and a cafe in the lobby. WiFi is available throughout the building for an additional charge, and cash is not accepted.

The hotel's location is ideal, as it is within a 10-minute walk to the City and Auckland Universities, and within a 20-minute walk to Queen Street, which offers various entertainment options such as Aotea Square, Auckland Art Gallery, and Sky Tower. Auckland Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive from Empire.

In terms of amenities, the hotel offers a cafe, coin-operated laundry, high-speed WiFi access, private phone, and 24/7 on-site management and security monitoring. One guest mentioned that the rooms were dirty and had a musky smell. Another guest reported being separated into different towers despite booking three months in advance.