The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Boardinghouses
Boardinghouses.
“Glenalvon,” Private Hotel, Symonds Street, Auckland, is one of the finest establishments of its kind in Auckland, and is admirably adapted for a first-class private residence for families, ladies, and gentlemen. There are thirty most comfortably-furnished rooms; everything has been done to make the house complete in every detail, and the comfort of the visitors is the first consideration. Situated in the centre of the city, and distant only ten minutes' walk from the Post Office, “Glenalvon” is, nevertheless, surrounded by six acres of private grounds, comprising fruit and flower gardens, fernery, tennis lawn and native shrubbery, always full of charm, and furnishing, in summer, a cool retreat. Being hidden from the street by a belt of trees, it combines all the advantages of a retired country residence with the conveniences of a central city establishment. The views from the house, especially of the harbour, are very fine. To all in search of high class accommodation, “Glenalvon” recommends itself. It is an ideal spot for ladies, for whom the extensive grounds constitute a great attraction. The cars and 'buses for the suburbs pass the entrance gates every few minutes.
“Sonoma,” Alfred Street, off Princes Street, Auckland. This is one of the most comfortable and conveniently-situated boarding-houses in Auckland. It commands a most enchanting view of the Waitemata harbour, and of the Government House grounds. As it is within a few minutes' walk of Queen Street, and is situated in one of the healthiest and most fashionable parts of the city, “Sonoma” has naturally gained for itself a name which is thoroughly justified by its management and environment. The house contains twenty bedrooms, some of which open out to a wide balcony, whence the guests obtain views which add in no small degree to the attractiveness of the place. “Sonoma” also has a large dining-room, a drawing-room, and a lounge and smoking-room, all fitted up and arranged with the comfort and refinement which characterise the whole establishment.