WE LOVE A GOOD SPORT.

WE LOVE A GOOD SPORT.

AT THE HOTEL Rydges Auckland is an urban oasis in the heart of Auckland s CBD, a 267 room contemporary 4.5 star hotel. Offering cosy accommodation in close proximity to the city centre, Rydges Auckland is ideal for many types of travellers. IN YOUR ROOM RYDGES AUCKLAND Rydges Auckland has an enviable reputation as an urban haven located in the heart of Auckland city. Having 267 rooms, this contemporary 4.5 star hotel includes 12 apartment style suites. The central location offers breath-taking views over the Waitemata Harbour as well as the city. With such a prime location, within ten minutes you can be walking aroundexploring the Viaduct Basin, performing at Vector Arena or even arriving for your big game at Eden Park Stadium. Boasting 12 conference rooms - including the Rooftop Terrace, a gymnasium, barista and The CUT Bar and Restaurant, Rydges Auckland has everything you need to make your stay with us memorable. Rydges Auckland rooms and suites are modern and comfortable havens, with plenty of light. All rooms at Rydges Auckland feature a spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, FREE WiFi, flat screen Smart TV, air-conditioning, in-room safe, mini bar, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, and tea & coffee making facilities. TEAM FACILITIES Rydges Auckland is the ultimate venue for all your team requirements, offering a variety of 12 function spaces spread over 2 levels with neutral decor and built in state of the art AV equipment. There is an abundance of natural light in the majority of spaces ensuring your team remains positive, focused and energised. With so many conference spaces there is a room to fulfil every need your team may have and we can cater to your specific dietary requirements. The Kingston Room 59 Federal St, cnr of Kingston St Auckland CBD, 1010 WHY RYDGES? Down Time We are happy to cater to your teams specific requirements and have many options available for you to use/ hire including; a Nintendo Wii, table tennis table, water cooler, televisions, fridges, projector and screen and of course high speed internet. Team Security When your team arrives at Rydges Auckland we will provide everyone with their room key which will also allow access to the team room s floor. We can also organise rooming lists and store your equipment and bags securely. Fitness & Leisure Rydges has a fully equipped gym on the third floor which has cardio equipment as well as weight and resistance machines. The gym is open 24 hours and access is with the hotel room key. We can organise a conference space with massage facilities set up and can provide access to the local tepid bath pools just a short walk away from the hotel.

EATING & DRINKING Specially created menus; approved by professional nutritionists are available for your teams. Meals are made in our The CUT restaurant, specialising in prime cuts of New Zealand s finest meats, accompanied with fresh local produce bringing out a renowned splendour of textures and tastes. Our wide range of nutritious breakfast and other meals will be sure to cater to the needs of all team members. We also take into consideration the team schedules and offer boxed meals to suit game/training sessions. SAMPLE MENUS Breakfast Continental Selection Lite Bircher muesli, Weetbix, light muesli, Just Right and Cornflakes Fresh fruit salad, banana s, poached pears and plums Fresh orange, pineapple and cranberry juice, low fat Chocolate Milk Selection of low fat yoghurts, sweetened and natural Bread selection of wholegrain bread, raisin bread, and English muffins Single serves of butter & margarine, jam s, marmalade, honey and peanut butter Hot Selection Porridge Poached free range eggs Scrambled free range eggs Baked beans & spaghetti Dilmah teas and fresh brewed coffee Dinner Buffet Roasted lamb leg with mint sauce and home-style gravy Mild Chicken korma and steamed basmati rice Olive oil mashed potato Tuna fusilli pasta, roasted peppers, sweet corn and baby spinach Stir fried greens with black bean sauce Medley of seasonal steamed vegetables Salad Bar Shaved roast beef, smoked chicken, tuna, baby beetroot, ice berg lettuce, grated carrot, vine tomato, boiled free range eggs, cucumber, sweet corn, pineapple, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, toasted nuts, mung beans, wholegrain croutons Fresh fruit salad, with natural Greek yoghurt Low fat carrot cake Iced water, Dilmah teas and fresh brewed coffee TESTIMONIAL This year we achieved our highest ranking in the Junior World Cup and it is important to acknowledge the contribution made by the staff and hotel in our effort. We were looked after well and the staff was always on hand to assist and advise when we needed assistance, everyone in our group - players, management and parents! Could not speak highly enough of our experience in the Rydges Hotel. - Hendrik Kruger Ireland U20 Team Manager

TEAM ROOM LAYOUT - EXAMPLE Rydges Auckland has 12 conference spaces so there is a room to suit every team! We also have our onsite Audio Visual Technicians (AV Media) who are there to ensure all of your visual and audio needs are taken care of. Below are two conference room floor plans that we found have worked well in the past for our sports groups, which of course you are welcome to alter to cater for your specific requirements.

SPORTING VENUES Eden Park Eden Park is New Zealand s largest stadium hosting many of the nation s biggest sporting events attracting large crowds of over 50,000. Eden Park is situated less than 5kms away from the hotel, so Rydges is the perfect choice for any events held there. Mt Smart Stadium Mt Smart is less than a 15 minute drive from Rydges Auckland. It is home to the Vodafone Warriors, Auckland Football Federation and Athletics Auckland so it is a popular venue for a range of sporting events. Vector Arena Vector Arena hosts anything from ice skating shows to netball games to concerts and seminars. Seating up to 12,000 people, it is located just four minutes from the hotel. North Harbour Stadium Just a 20 minute drive from the hotel, North Harbour Stadium or otherwise known as QBE Stadium, hosts many sports games each year with up to 25,000 spectators per game. PREVIOUSLY HOSTED TEAMS 2014 Ireland Under 20s Rugby Team Scotland Under 20s Rugby Team Paramatta Eels Rugby League Team Ford Performance Motorsports Hawke s Bay Rugby Union Pacific Barbarians Rugby Team ITU Triathlon USA Team Wellington Phoenix Team Table Tennis World Championships Tasman Rugby Union 2015 South Korean Womens Football Team NZ Womens Football Team Indian Cricket Team - ICC World Cup Badminton NZ Canturbury Team - ITM Cup Manly Sea Eagles - NRL 2016 Oztag Australia Tasman Rugby Parramatta Eels -NRL 2017 World Masters - Scandinavain Team Brisbane Broncos - NRL Penrith Panthers - NRL USA Basketball Team NZ Racing Board 2018 So far Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Storm - NRL Rydges Auckland has plenty of experience welcoming teams from a wide range of sporting communities. Let us take care of your specific team requirements from catering and team meeting rooms, to leisure facilities and exercise needs. Enjoy a comfortable night s rest in a variety of room types and sleeping configurations to suit your team. Please contact us for further enquiries and we look forward to welcoming your team to Rydges Auckland. 59 Federal St, cnr of Kingston St Auckland CBD, 1010