Curated travel is no longer a niche idea — it’s fast becoming the new benchmark for luxury. Today’s travellers are increasingly trading off-the-shelf itineraries for experiences that speak to who they are. The desire is clear: authenticity over artifice, intentionality over excess. From hyper-personalised stays to regenerative encounters that deepen connection to the place they’re discovering, curated travel reflects a profound shift in the way we explore the world. And nowhere is this movement more elegantly embodied than at The Hotel Britomart. Set in the heart of Auckland’s Britomart precinct, this design-led hotel offers more than accommodation — it offers an experience shaped entirely by the guest, transforming a holiday into something much more meaningful.
A Curated Stay – The Landing Suite Experience
At the pinnacle of The Hotel Britomart’s offering is The Landing Suite Experience. Crafted for the discerning traveller, these lodge-style suites offer a rare balance of contemporary refinement and soulful intention, where every detail is curated to reflect the guest’s own preferences, rhythms and tastes. From bespoke welcome amenities to itinerary suggestions, it’s a stay that feels not only luxurious, but deeply personal.
Each of the five suites is named after a bay or significant landmark at The Landing, the acclaimed Bay of Islands retreat with design that blends understated elegance with natural materials and tactile finishes — bringing the warmth of The Landing’s coastal residences into the heart of downtown Auckland. But the curated offering extends well beyond the suite itself.
Guests enjoy a daily breakfast, complimentary non-alcoholic minibar, transfers to and from Auckland Airport (or anywhere within a 20km radius), and access to Les Mills gym in Britomart, including all classes. A dedicated host is also on hand before, during, and after your stay, curating every detail as much as you like, including the option for a guided neighbourhood tour, providing a deeper connection to Britomart’s vibrant mix of design, food, art, and retail.
The Landing Suite guests are also invited to unwind in The Libraries — a sequence of private, design-led spaces within the hotel where refined hospitality meets quiet charm. Whether for a pre-dinner drink, a nightcap, or simply a pause between city adventures, The Libraries offer a calm extension of the Landing Suite’s considered approach.
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Tailored Culinary Encounters – The Chef’s Table
Dining here is a deeply sensory affair. The Chef’s Table at The Libraries invites guests to co-design a bespoke menu with the clever culinary team, transforming a meal into a shared creative journey. Whether inspired by a nostalgic dish, seasonal New Zealand ingredients, or even a mood they wish to explore, this interactive, story-rich dining experience transforms a meal into a shared creative journey, catering to the growing global appetite for immersive travel where the focus shifts from simply seeing to meaningfully doing.
This spirit of curated connection continues in The Libraries Lounge, tucked within the 140-year-old Buckland-Masonic Building. One of Auckland’s most intimate spaces, it offers a quiet, characterful space to unwind — from heritage staircases and glimpses of original wallpaper to a bespoke bar stocked with thoughtfully selected local and international wines and top-shelf spirits. Whether you’re enjoying a pre-dinner aperitif, a leisurely afternoon drink, or a late-night conversation, The Libraries is a place to pause, reflect, and savour — where every detail invites deeper discovery.
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The Best of Britomart – A Curated Shopping & Lifestyle District
Surrounded by over 65 boutiques and eateries, The Hotel Britomart’s neighbourhood is a gateway to curated discovery. From global luxury retailers to the best of local fashion and design, as well as a host of world-class eateries, there are endless ways to spend your days. Those seeking guidance can embark on a tailored shopping experience with access to personal styling appointments, private shopping experiences, and insider recommendations, all curated by the in-house hotel concierge. It’s shopping redefined as storytelling — experiential, intentional, and refreshingly slow.
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Regenerative Experiences – Nourishing Nature
For those seeking purpose alongside pleasure, The Hotel Britomart’s Nourishing Nature offering is a regenerative travel experience rooted in connection — to land, people, and place. Moving beyond sustainability, which focuses on minimising impact, this guest-led initiative invites travellers to actively contribute, leaving a positive imprint on the destination.
At The Hotel Britomart, this ethos is embodied in the Native Forest Farm experience — a guided half-day outing into the Waitākere Ranges. Guests forage for native herbs and ingredients used in top Auckland restaurants, learn about their cultural and ecological significance, then enjoy a forest feast in an open-air glasshouse, paired with artisan foods and native-infused drinks. The experience ends with guests planting a native sapling — grown at The Landing — as a personal contribution to the forest’s restoration. Low-impact travel, local produce, and deep storytelling make this a richly rewarding, future-facing encounter.
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At The Hotel Britomart, curation isn’t a service — it’s a philosophy. One that meets the modern traveller where they are, and invites them to go further.
