Rydges Auckland is an urban oasis in the heart of Auckland City; a 267 room contemporary 4.5 star hotel located just a short stroll away from the Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour and central shopping district. Renowned for its conference & event facilities, Rydges Auckland has 12 individual spaces in the Rooftop Terrace venue. The Rooftop Terrace private venue is the jewel in the conference & events crown. If you’re looking for a breathtaking, stylish location for your next event, then look no further than the Rooftop Terrace. With glass surrounds this venue offers a stunning backdrop, day and night, of the Waitemata Harbour and Auckland Harbour Bridge; add that WOW factor to your event for up to 130 people. Please note the Rooftop Terrace is not an all-weather purpose venue and while we will do our best to relocate your event to an indoor private function room in the event of inclement weather, we cannot guarantee availability. Should you wish to reserve an indoor private function room as a back-up venue, a room hire fee will apply. 

Executive room 1 is our smallest meeting spaces at 23sqm. This room can accommodate up to 10 people so is perfect for those smaller board meetings. Executive room 1 has an abundance of natural light with floor to ceiling windows and with its stylish leather seats and wooden boardroom table – it is a room to impress. Executive room 1 features individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

Executive room 2 is slightly larger than Executive room 1 and at 29.5sqm this room is perfect for small board meetings of up to 12 people. This room has natural light with floor to ceiling windows and with its stylish leather seats and wooden table – it is a room to impress. Executive room 2 features individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

Kingston room 1 is a 75.8sqm meeting space with an abundance of natural light with floor to ceiling windows, which makes it perfect for all day meetings. This room can be used in conjunction with the adjoining Kingston 2 Room for larger conferences and dinners. Dividable walls enable this venue to be linked up to four other rooms, providing a total area of 205sqm. Kingston room 1 features Individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

Kingston room 2 is a 60sqm meeting space perfect for smaller boardroom or classroom meetings. This room can be used in conjunction with the adjoining Kingston 1 room for larger conferences and dinners. Dividable walls enable this venue to be linked up to four other rooms, providing a total area of 205sqm. Kingston room 2 features Individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

At 61.5 sqms Executive rooms 3 and 4 can accommodate up to 50 theatre style with dividable walls allowing the ability to tailor the spaces to your exact requirement, this is a great space for medium sized meetings/events. This room has an abundance of natural light with floor to ceiling windows and with its great shape, we can accommodate any setup style you require. Featuring individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

At 61.5 sqms Executive rooms 3 and 4 can accommodate up to 50 theatre style with dividable walls allowing the ability to tailor the spaces to your exact requirement, this is a great space for medium sized meetings/events. This room has an abundance of natural light with floor to ceiling windows and with its great shape, we can accommodate any setup style you require. Featuring individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

Kingston rooms 1 & 2 combined is a 135.8sqm meeting space with an abundance of natural light and access to Mezzanine Pre-function area. Ideal for medium to large-sized conferences or dinners. Removable walls enable this venue to be linked up to four other rooms, providing a total area of 205sqm. Kingston room 1 & 2 features individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

Federal room 1 a 65 sqm meeting room on our second floor and due to its rectangular shape, it is popular for a boardroom or theatre style set up. Federal room 1 features an abundance of natural daylight, with floor to ceiling windows state of the art built in audio visual equipment with an on-site audio vision technician for technical support. Federal 1 also features climate controlled air-conditioning.

Federal room 2 is a popular meeting space on our second floor. At almost 50sqm, Federal room 2 can fit up to 24 guests in a classroom style set up or 40 guests theatre style. Federal room 2 features an abundance of natural daylight, with floor to ceiling windows, state of the art built in audio visual equipment with an on-site audio vision technician for technical support. Federal 2 also features climate controlled air-conditioning.

When it comes to Auckland restaurants, The CUT Restaurant & Bar tops the list for mouth-watering modern New Zealand cuisine.  Renowned for prime meats and fine seafood dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients, fresh produce and culinary accents. View our current MENUS and see for yourself the incredible dishes on offer. The CUT Restaurant & Bar is open daily from 6am til late, seven days a week. The Restaurant offers a la carte breakfast and lunch menus in addition to an extensive dinner menu. Our stunning private dining room ( The Rimu Room ) seats up to 20 guests, making it a perfect choice for a personal celebration or business function. Our central Auckland restaurant and bar will impress, no matter if you’re on holiday to enjoy the local area or on a business trip to attend a conference or convention in our state-of-the-art event venues.

The CUT Bar is relaxed and comfortable place to enjoy a drink and a delicious snack. Offering a huge range of local and international beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, The CUT Bar is a perfect for casual work meetings, after-work drinks or social catch-ups. Conveniently located on Federal St – just a stone’s throw from the Viaduct, Britomart and Queen St. Our extensive bar menu will impress with a wide selection of tantalising dishes that will make your experience unforgettable. Here’s a tip – try our Auckland-famous Wagyu Burger with a local craft beer.

The Rimu Lounge is widely regarded as one of Auckland’s best private dining venues. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city but just moments from the vibrant Viaduct and Britomart area. If you’re wanting to impress, consider hiring our private dining room for your next breakfast, lunch or dinner function. The Rimu Lounge is our elegantly decorated space located adjacent to the main Cut Restaurant & Bar and provides a relaxed yet sophisticated setting for groups. The Rimu Lounge is the ideal spot to entertain guests and clients offering a more exclusive and intimate dining experience. This fully private room can accommodate up to sixty guests, perfect for board meetings or lunch & dinner engagements and celebratory events. Let our creative, talented team in the kitchen customize your own special menu or choose from our set menu options.

The Rimu Room The Rimu Room is widely regarded as one of Auckland’s best private dining venues. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city but just moments from the vibrant Viaduct and Britomart area. If you’re wanting to impress, consider hiring our private dining room for your next breakfast, lunch or dinner function. The Rimu Room is our elegantly decorated private dining space located adjacent to the main Cut Restaurant & Bar and provides a relaxed yet sophisticated setting for dining groups. The Rimu Room is the ideal spot to entertain guests and clients offering a more exclusive and intimate dining experience. This fully private room boasts a beautiful solid Rimu table that can accommodate up to twenty guests, perfect for board meetings or lunch & dinner engagements. Let our creative, talented team in the kitchen customize your own special menu or choose from our set menu options. Consider us for… Work or social club Christmas Parties Private group dining Corporate dinner functions Standing canape dining Birthday Celebrations Graduation dinners Pre-concert or show dining Post-conference group dining Engagement parties (enquire about our fabulous Rooftop Terrace) Wine or Whiskey tastings

Our Hobson Room is one of our most popular conference spaces and it’s not hard to see why! With a desirable square shape, 168 sqm in size and an abundance of natural daylight, with floor to ceiling windows, this space can seat up to 200 guests in theatre style or 104 set cabaret style.   Featuring individual climate controlled air-conditioning, state of the art built-in audio visual equipment, including a dedicated on-site audio visual technician for technical support and instant communication to your dedicated event supervisor.

The Kingston Room is our largest conference space, combining Kingston rooms 1,2 3 and 4. At 205 sqm, the Kingston room can seat up to 150 people in a banquet set-up or 250 theatre style. This room features ample natural daylight, with floor to ceiling windows, as well as multiple entrances to ease congestion. The Kingston room features state of the art built in audio visual equipment with an on-site audio vision technician for technical support, the Kingston room also features climate controlled air-conditioning.