Staying at the Shakespeare was fun, being in the centre of Auckland means you have so many great places to eat and shop at, all within walking distance. Getting a 20% discount off food and drink at the hotel with your booking was a nice touch especially as the beer is so delicious.
It is noisy, which is to be somewhat expected being in the city, however, there are some major road works going on right outside which start up early in the morning. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay.