No. 9 Hotel

"I haven’t stayed here but I live in the area and there is ALWAYS an awful woman screeching her car horn incessantly at all hours of the day in the carpark, yelling and screaming abusive language towards the hotel windows whenever someone has parked in her “carpark”. She’s rude, she yells obscene language at anyone and everyone, so if you enjoy being verbally abused by a stranger because you happened to pick the wrong carpark, this is the place to be…If you want a quiet rest, this is not the place to stay. She does this in the early hours of the morning, at any point during the day and at all hours of the evening. Hotel staff are either unable or unwilling to address this. Would never recommend this place."

"Well the room was nice. And staff were stand offish. But very tidy on the first floor I stayed Stayed for 3 nights. I would never recommend this motel to many people. Unless they were desperate for accommodation in Auckland. It is also a pitt stop, for people who WINZ put up, on upper floors. And domestic arguments were heard loudly each night. And outside in the carpark behind the building. The elevator didn't work, and was not repaired in time I was there. This morning on my departure day Thursday. The front door electronic system failed and I couldn't go outside. This was at 6 am approximately this morning. I called for a live in manager, who said, it was a electronic failure. It was fixed by 8 am. A helpful person staying there said use a emergency exit to get out, and make sure I don't let the door closed, or wouldn't be able to get back inside. I wonder how many people during the night were locked inside, or outside trying to get in or out. What happened to the old fashioned way of using a key to let your self in or out. Far easier and simple,instead of electronic system. And if your a smoker, you have numerous underisable people hanging round the front entrance, asking you for a cigarette, or picking up the cigarette butt you threw away. I honestly thought I had a chance of being mugged by these people. The place needs a complete overhaul, and basic but secure system to come and go as you please. The cleaning staff were very helpful and efficient and did a excellent job. The receptionist needs to do a course in public relations. And be more welcoming, friendly. I asked about taxis, she goes there is a list, you pick one. The room did not have a brochure of amenities offered by the place. Lucky I did not see any cockroaches a previous reviewer mention. To be honest I am appalled by the place, and essential high improvements need to be done asap."

"The walls were marked, dirty and the whole place stank! Checked for dust above the bed was filthy, underneath the bed to, bathroom was dirty all the edges. Thank god I took a spray disinfectant I gasses the place! The heater on wall was cracked which is a hazard, mould on windows, very noisy and certainly not what the photos show. Disgusting place!!! Also have stayed in cleaner DOC hostels than this place!"

"Nice room, however we did find a few cockroaches. Generally it was clean though. Nice bed, good size space."