Unexpectedly Decadent

Room Review: The Ziggy suite, Naumi Auckland

There's no beige on beige in this unexpectedly decadent suite at Auckland's newest airport hotel.

THE PLACE

Naumi, pronounced "know-me", is Auckland's newest airport hotel. It has 193 rooms, several event and conference spaces, a pool, gym, bar and restaurant.

This outpost was the first international opening for the Singapore-based hotel group. There are plans for more hotels throughout Australasia.

THE SPACE

There are no beige walls or bland drapes to be found at this hotel, which has statement-making decor at every turn.

Inspired by the colour and texture of the plumage of a tui, Auckland-based interior design studio Material Creative have created a welcoming vibe in the lobby with jewel tones and gold accents, sheepskin-strewn chairs, cosy nooks and original art work.

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A standout is the enormous feathered feature wall in reception, decorated with 24-carat gold leaf. It took local design consultancy NY Art Dept six months to make, and gives the weary traveller the feeling that they've arrived somewhere special.

It sets the tone for a lobby that you actually want to hang out and have a drink in. That's rare for an airport hotel, or any hotel for that matter.

THE ROOM