Hi there...
AKL has 6 floors... level 6 is concierge, levels 5, 4 ,3 & 2 are guest room levels and 1 is the pool/restaurant level.
Level 3 is the lobby level as well - I think it would be quite convenient to be on that level... you would not have to use the elevators that much but others think there is alot of foot traffic through this floor.
Standard rooms overlook the parking/ bus areas so the view is not that great.. but the price is and there are plenty of public areas to view the animals... I guess If I had to have a view of parking - I would want to be higher?
Gorgeous hotel, wonderful facilities, pool, restaruants, lobby, guest rooms and service... have a great time planning your holiday.
There are some photos of AKL on my website link below and also
a map that might help you understand the hotel lay-out better.
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