Published: April 4th 2004April 4th 2004
WOW! This place was the maddest joint to spend my first few months of Auckland in. It is an old hotel that was being run by ACB as accommodation for their staff and random travellers who were staying long term. You get your own room and bathroom, but the kitchen and laundry and lounge rooms were all share. As it was an old hotel it was massive and the commercial kitchen was used to cook many a meal for friends and parties. It is Art Deco style and built in that era. My Japanese Brother lived in the old bar and it is so beautiful. I am posting many pics on here to show you how amazing it was. It's just sitting there now as the lease has run out and is such a shame to be wasting away. I'd say the next owners will redo it and all the beautiful artwork and style will die. So please appreciate the pictures and I will alwyas remember the many different travellers from around the world that we shared this amazing place with.
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Saudi Boys Party
These boys were a little mad and had the corner room over High Street and Shortland Street. At this party they cooked their traditional food which they eat with their fingers. Amy and I declined to join in the eating but drunk with them!
Hiro Crashed Out In Lounge
This was the communal loungeroom and here is my Japanese Brother Hiro crashed out after a hard night.
Commercial Kitchen
Chef at play cooking Japanese Okinumiyaki for our party. Haven't lived in or cooked Japanese for years, but guests were impressed. Thanks for the help Satako.
Hiro, Kou and Ken
Little did I know that I would end up moving out into a brand new apartment on Hobson Street and end up living with all these 3 Japanese guys over a period of a few months. They were so sweet and I miss them very much! See you in Tokyo soon boys xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Date: 25th October 2008
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Cool might see you there for a blast from the past!
From Blog: Living It Up In Hotel De Bretts
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Cool might see you there for a blast from the past!
From Blog: Living It Up In Hotel De Bretts
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Hi . Sep 2008. The new owners are doing it up in a sympathetic style and the hotel will re-opening soon. Itwill be great, I'm looking forward to having a drink there!
From Blog: Living It Up In Hotel De Bretts