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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Royal Mail Hotel

Royal Mail Hotel (Robert Scott, proprietor), Victoria Street, Auckland. This hotel is one of the most popular and best frequented in the city of Auckland. It offers excellent accommodation for visitors, and its cookery and liquors are of the best. In consequence of its popularity it was found necessary to increase the accommodation, and at present (June, 1901) an additional storey over the entire building is in process of construction, and is to be surmounted by an imposing tower. The main entrance, 20 feet wide, is to be under a spacious balcony, and when the additions are completed, the “Royal Mail” will rank among the leading hotels of the North Island. It will contain sixty-five well-ventilated bedrooms (exclusive of those used by the family), twelve beautifully-furnished sitting rooms, piano and smoking rooms, and twelve hot and cold water bathrooms, tiled throughout. The commercial room is being specially fitted up and adapted for the use of commercial travellers; and this room is always provided with all the latest periodicals and a good collection of standard and other works. There is also a large, well-appointed billiard room, and excellent sample rooms for commercial travellers. Besides the public bar there are two private bars, and these have been considerably improved since Mr. Scott became proprietor, and are comfortable, taste-fully-furnished apartments. The hotel will be lighted throughout with electric light, and it is well provided with fire escapes. By arrangements made with two livery stables, guests of the hotel can be provided with vehicles and horses at any moment. A night porter is always in attendance, and an express from the hotel meets all boats and trains. Mr. Scott is assisted in his business by Mrs Scott, who is very popular.

The Entrance Hall, Royal Mail Hotel.

The Entrance Hall, Royal Mail Hotel.

Mr. R. Scott's Royal Mail Hotel, As It Appeared Prior to The Alterations.

Mr. R. Scott's Royal Mail Hotel, As It Appeared Prior to The Alterations.