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The Grand by SkyCity vs Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Auckland — score, location, comfort and price.
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The Grand by SkyCity and Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG in Auckland: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
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Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Auckland — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
The Grand by SkyCity (73.82/100) and Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG (71.11/100) are separated by just 2.71 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose The Grand by SkyCity
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Score comparison
| Dimension | The Grand by SkyCity | Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 92.30 | 90.20 |
| Value | 30.29 | 42.89 |
| Location | 97.51 | 94.53 |
| Comfort | 97.80 | 81.20 |
| Services | 60.00 | 45.00 |
| Overall | 73.82 | 71.11 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: The Grand by SkyCity takes Reputation by 2.1 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG takes Value by 12.6 points — noticeably ahead.
Location: The Grand by SkyCity takes Location by 2.98 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: The Grand by SkyCity takes Comfort by 16.6 points — clearly ahead.
Services: The Grand by SkyCity takes Services by 15 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
The Grand by SkyCity
EUR 120
Grand King Room
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
EUR 93
Queen Room - Accessible with Free Breakfast
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurant
Only The Grand by SkyCity
1 swimming poolParking on siteRoom serviceSpa
Only Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Wifi in all areas