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 JW Marriott Opens in Auckland – A Luxurious Urban Oasis Inspired by Nature

Experience JW Marriott Auckland, a luxurious urban oasis in downtown Auckland. Discover elegant design, wellness, dining, and premium event spaces – all inspired by New Zealand’s natural beauty.

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Auckland, JW Marriott Auckland is now open, marking the brand’s first hotel in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Following an extensive multi-million-dollar transformation, this luxurious urban retreat invites guests to restore and renew, with thoughtful touches that reflect both local culture and the brand’s commitment to holistic well-being.

Designed by renowned Singaporean architecture firm O37, the hotel’s design draws deeply from the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s art, culture, and natural beauty, as seen from its distinctive vantage point in Auckland’s city center. Generously spaced, the hotel boasts 271 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 15 suites. Spanning 133 square meters with sweeping views of the city skyline, the crown jewel of the hotel is the Presidential Suite. Additional highlights include the Executive Suite, a 79-square-meter Ambassador Suite with open-plan living, and the Governor Suite – a two-bedroom apartment, offering a serene 171-square-meter sanctuary with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. 

The hotel’s suites provide a mindful approach to the in-room offerings, featuring the latest Technogym fitness accessories and equipment. The in-suite experience also features an elevated minibar offering – Refuel Bar – a menu of healthy post-workout shakes, snacks, and refreshments, including kombucha, all designed to nurture guests’ physical well-being. All guest rooms come complete with yoga mats and risers, enhanced by an in-room program of wellness and workout routines. 

 An Urban Oasis
JW Marriott Auckland is the ultimate destination for wellness, offering a range of holistic and cutting-edge experiences that support mental and physical well-being. This serene sanctuary, designed to calm and rejuvenate, features a Wellness Center spanning 220 square meters and includes a 14-meter-long heated indoor pool with panoramic harbor views and views of the center of Auckland.  

Guests can enjoy the contrasting wellness benefits of hot and cold recovery treatments, including a cold plunge pool, a dry-heat sauna, and a steam chamber. The state-of-the-art fitness center, exclusively available to guests, features innovative Technogym equipment, allowing guests to customize their workouts. 

JW Marriott Auckland’s Wellness Concierge connects with guests before arrival to identify the purpose of their stay and set meaningful intentions. Upon arrival, the Wellness Concierge is on hand to offer tailored guidance, ensuring a truly enriching and restorative experience throughout their time at the hotel. 

 A Culinary Escape
The hotel’s elegant lobby bar, Forum, serves barista-crafted coffee and small bites from local artisan bakehouse, Wild Wheat, available throughout the day. By night, Forum transforms into a sophisticated bar, where cocktails are inspired by the natural beauty of Waitakere Ranges. 

JW Marriott Auckland’s signature restaurant, Trivet, is designed with the multicultural essence of Aotearoa New Zealand at the forefront. Led by Head Chef Wallace Mua, guests will experience a curated menu of the country’s finest produce. Inspired by the unique flavors and techniques of Polynesian cuisine around the world, its menu honors the heritage and vibrancy of the country’s dining scene with a sharing-style menu. 

Up above, the hotel’s rooftop is home to the brand’s signature JW Garden, which features an herb garden and rescue bee hives. This rooftop oasis produces a wide variety of fresh herbs, edible flowers, and plants, which are used throughout the hotel’s venues, Forum and Trivet.

Meeting & Events
Located in Auckland’s central business district and just a short walk to the city’s major transport terminals and Commercial Bay shopping center, JW Marriott Auckland offers six flexible function spaces for events from intimate meetings to large-scale gatherings.

The JW Ballroom is the hotel’s largest meeting space, a pillarless ballroom that can be divided into three sections. It features a 7-meter-wide LED screen and two additional 4-meter HD screens, accommodating up to 220 guests in a banquet style or large-scale events. The newly designed venues showcase enhanced soundproofing and acoustics, creating an environment tailored to boost productivity. JW Marriott Auckland’s meeting spaces are designed with built-in high-tech sound and lighting.