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Accor has now established some of the most stringent cleaning standards & operational procedures in the world of hospitality to ensure guest safety as hotels reopen around the world. These standards have been developed with and vetted by Bureau Veritas, a world lead testing inspections and certification.  All hotels (including Hotel Grand Windsor) must apply...

Befittingly named Luxetails, our curated new experimental cocktails are handcrafted to create an eclectic journey of artisanal creations. Expect the unexpected as you delve into a cocktail menu like no other and discover a sophisticated palate with a hint of playfulness. A carefully considered series of six, we share our favourites with you below… G &...

Inspired by a shared passion for Art Deco design, we have partnered with celebrated jewellery design house Naveya & Sloane on a unique celebration of the elegance and opulence of the era. The bespoke ‘ostrich plume drop’ earrings, designed by Naveya & Sloane Co-Founder Rachel Sloane, are valued at $13,000 and were crafted from 18...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the time to make romantic plans with your significant other is now! The team at Auckland’s Hotel Grand Windsor love Valentine’s Day, and as one of the most-awarded New Zealand Hotels, the Hotel Grand Windsor’s luxurious dining room is a perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner....

Much-needed funds to support conservation efforts in the wild, around New Zealand and overseas, will be getting a boost thanks to the mindfulness and generosity of guests at Hotel Grand Windsor, Auckland’s leading boutique accommodation. From 1 February 2020, guests will be encouraged to decline arrival amenities placed in rooms, such as chocolates and cheese...

Here at the Hotel Grand Windsor, we’re more than the best Auckland accommodation out there, we also host stunning events, like our current Lunar New Year High Tea! Available every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays from the 18th of January to the 8th of February, Lunar New Year High Tea is not to be missed!...

Looking for restaurants open on Christmas Day? Booking your Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner event in December can be tough, but it’s not too late! If you get in quick, you might still be able to secure a spot at Hotel Grand Windsor’s premium restaurant—Cooke’s Restaurant and Bar. Christmas dining options for any holiday...

As the holiday season draws nearer, CPG Hotels’ premier Auckland accommodation location, the Hotel Grand Windsor, has launched annual event bookings, along with a few other festive options. The hotel’s restaurant—Cooke’s Restaurant and Bar—is now available as a venue for corporate Christmas events. If you’re not looking to book a function, there’s a range of...

The premier boutique Auckland accommodation property, Hotel Grand Windsor, has towered above the competition in the annual Haute Grandeur Awards, scooping a New Zealand record; seven Excellence Awards, amongst a field of 172 countries, and 90 categories. The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards uses unbiased, independent results, and this is guaranteed by placing emphasis on quality feedback from...

World’s Best New Hotel, Australasia’s Best New Hotel, Australasia’s Most Inspired Design Hotel Auckland’s Hotel Grand Windsor, MGallery by Sofitel has been recognised amongst the best in the world at the Boutique Hotel Awards in London, winning the esteemed ‘Best New Hotel’, as well as taking out top honours as Australasia’s Best New Hotel and...

Attention to detail, a nod to the past and superb guest experience secure Award   Auckland-central luxury boutique hotel, Hotel Grand Windsor, has been recognised by the Hospitality New Zealand Awards last week as the Best Redeveloped Accommodation, beating tough competition to receive the coveted accolade. An MGallery by Sofitel property, the original Art Deco...

  The Hotel Grand Windsor is proud to announce we have been named as a finalist in the 2018 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. The hotel joins 47 other finalists across 16 categories, celebrating the very best of New Zealand hospitality. The Hotel Grand Windsor has been nominated in the category ‘Best Redeveloped Accommodation’...