A warm welcome - Bienvenue - herzlich wilkommen - benvenuto - hartelijk welkom to Parnell Village ~ Auckland City. Ascot Parnell is a quiet place to stay, yet a moments stroll from Parnell Village cafes, restaurants, craft-shops and art galleries, and within minutes from the city centre (1 mile/1.5 km) and all main tourist attractions. The Airport Shuttle-bus stops at the door. Highly recommended by guidebooks such as Frommer, Fodor's, the Lonely Planet and the Maverick. Built amidst the lovely sub-tropical gardens of this historic neighborhood, Ascot Parnell offers secure and tranquil luxury accommodation. All rooms and balconies have been designed to capture all day sun, with every window framing another spectacular view of Auckland’s beautiful harbour, and city skyline. Guest-suites are bright & airy, tastefully furnished and have comfortable Queen or Super-King beds with fine quality linen. Each room has a private luxury bathroom, with shower and/or full bath-tub, underfloor heating, hair-drier, cable TV, individual climate control, internet connection and dedicated phone and fax line. The spacious lounge opens up to a large sunny balcony with spectacular panoramic harbour views. There is a library with travel books, a paperback exchange and New Zealand & international magazines and newspapers. A desk with PC offers free internet use. On cool nights you can cuddle up around the open fire-place with a hot drink or a glass of New Zealand wine. The railway station and inter-city coaches are nearby and the Link-bus to downtown leaves every 10 minutes on the corner of the street. There is no need to rent a car, however there is plenty of secure free car-parking. Your well-travelled hosts Bart & Therese provide an exclusive personal service and speak 3 other languages (Flemish / Dutch, French and German). All major credit cards are accepted.