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Parnell is a suburb of Auckland, and has existed since Auckland was founded in 1841. To the west of Parnell is the Auckland Domain, to the south Newmarket, and to the north is the commercial area of St Georges Bay with mainly office space.

Ascot Parnell is a quiet place to stay, yet a moments stroll from the Village cafes, restaurants, craft-shops and art galleries, and within minutes from the city centre (1 mile/1.5 km) and main tourist attractions, such as the Parnell Rose Gardens, downtown ferries, America's Cup Village and Waitemata Harbour.

Attractions

Cafes & Galleries
Relax over brunch at one of the many cafes on the Parnell Road, then explore some of the designer shops and art galleries.

Dove-Myer Robinson Park & Parnell Rose Gardens
Take a stroll around Parnell's beautiful rose gardens, where some 5000 rose bushes grow in formal beds (October to April is the best time to view the stunning blooms). Several varieties have been bred locally by New Zealand's internationally renowned rose-breeders.

• Judges Bay
  Enjoy the views over historic Judges Bay, just below the Rose Gardens, where Auckland's wealthy early settlers first put down roots.
• St Stephen's Chapel
  Visit one of Auckland's first churches, St Stephen's Chapel, with its old cemetery and gardens. Access to the park is off Gladstone Road and Judges Bay Road.
• Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
  Check out the unique stained glass window at Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, which features a Polynesian Christ and striking Pacific motifs. The cathedral hosts regular concerts and recitals throughout the year. Next door, old St Mary's Church is considered one of the world's most impressive wooden churches.