Not a good choice

Liked: Location good. When I arrived at the Shakespeare it was locked. No one was there. I spent a half hour in the street after my 20 hour flight. The contact phone number did not answer. I left several messages. Finally reached someone an hour later.
Disliked: Very expensive for this small room on the third floor with no elevator.

Great location - but mind...

Liked: If you're looking for a central location to shower and sleep on a budget while you're in Auckland, this place will work great! The staff, location, and price were amazing. The bar downstairs had a great vibe. The room came with a mini fridge, heat pump/air con, and bathroom with a shower. The bar was pretty loud when we arrived just after 2pm, but we could barely hear it at all when in our room.
Disliked: There was mould on the ceiling in the bathroom, the shower didn't drain properly, and the blanket on the bed consisted of a faux mink blanket between two top sheets. It was also up on the third floor (ground floor and first floor were for the bar, second floor and third floor were the rooms) - so only good if you're able bodied.

Very good

Very good

Liked: Close to the casino for parking. Handy location. The building has historic value. The bar is great.
Disliked: All good.

Good stay, well priced, great...

Liked: The staff member was really helpful when we had a slight mix up with our booking
Disliked: Booking.com need to make their room listings more accurate

Great location friendly accommodating staff

Liked: Central great location
Disliked: It’s an older hotel

Step back in time

Liked: Good location, budget friendly accommodations steeped in history.

Superb

Liked: Friendly manager, Kettle and fridge in the room
Disliked: The springs of the mattress...

Pleasant

Liked: The location is good.The bed was well made with good, clean sheets. the air conditioning worked well, the television too. I had a restful night
Disliked: the picture hanging on the wall above the bed is full of dust. the toilet light and remote control did not work,