“From Auckland’s Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society to Wellington’s Zealandia, our hotels are committed to giving back to the communities and natural environments that make New Zealand such a special destination for visitors”.

The Qualmark recognises large-scale biophilic installation has transformed the hotel into a tranquil urban oasis, earning the 2024 Interior Plantscape Association Award for Large Installation and both the Gold Award and Innovation Award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards.

At the heart of the hotel’s community engagement is its partnership with Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society where two dollars from every night booked through the hotel’s website go towards conservation efforts at Shakespear Regional Park.

“We are incredibly proud to receive both the 4+ Star Hotel Qualmark grading and the Gold Sustainability Award,” says Steve Martin, Hotel Grand Chancellor area general manager. “These achievements reflect our team’s dedication to delivering outstanding guest experiences while taking meaningful steps to reduce our environmental impact. From our award-winning green wall to our conservation partnerships, sustainability is woven into everything we do.”