Hotel DeBrett

Hotel DeBrett is a boutique Art Deco hotel at 2 High Street in Auckland's CBD, a few minutes from Britomart, lower Queen Street and the waterfront. The hotel lists 25 rooms, each with its own layout, mixing mid-century modern furniture, New Zealand art and a signature striped carpet. Bathrooms have deep sunken baths, separate walk-in showers and underfloor heating.

Dining and bars Vivace Restaurant & Bar serves European and New Zealand sharing plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A High Tea with a 1920s-inspired menu runs on Sundays (booking required), alongside a savoury High Cheese option and cheese and wine flights.

Meetings and events A dedicated events team supports corporate meetings, private celebrations and dinner parties, and weddings can hold ceremony and reception on site. The website does not publish room capacities, so confirm these with the hotel.

History and recognition The building is listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 Historic Place (List No. 7264), formerly the Commercial Hotel. A hotel has stood on the site since 1841, and the current building dates from the mid-1920s, reopening as Hotel De Brett in 1959. The hotel's website shows a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice badge (2024).