Hotel Indigo Auckland, the city’s newest lifestyle hotel, has unveiled an exciting collaboration with acclaimed contemporary artist, photographer, and adventurer, Stuart Robertson – lauded for his global art project Peace in 10,000 Hands.
In celebration of the city’s vibrant past and present, Robertson has curated a special photographic exhibition that spans all 25 floors of Hotel Indigo Auckland. Each floor tells a distinct chapter of Auckland’s story through a photographic lens, capturing the fabric of the neighbourhood and its modern-day popular culture.
The 25 Floors 25 Stories collection highlights iconic landmarks like the Civic Theatre and Chelsea Sugar Works Factory, highlights legendary figures such entertainer Freda Stark and aviator Jean Batten, and explores the history of The Motor House (the hotel’s site) where Dexter and Crozier famously imported New Zealand’s first Cadillac.
Through a mix of historic and contemporary photographs, Stuart’s 25 Stories capture the essence of Auckland’s neighbourhood and soul. The 25 stories have been showcased in a limited-edition coffee table book which will also be available for guests to purchase.
Visual Journey Transforms Hotel
“It’s been an honour to curate this photographic collection for Hotel Indigo Auckland,” said Stuart Robertson. “From digging through archives to capturing my own shots and crafting the 25 Stories, it’s been a real pleasure to create a visual journey that connects guests to Auckland’s spirit and transforms the hotel into a living art gallery.”
In addition to Stuart’s work, Hotel Indigo Auckland’s lobby is a treasure trove of creativity, housing two astonishing art installations by multidisciplinary artist, architect and designer Raukura Turei. Her works, created with pigments sourced from sites tied to her whakapapa (genealogy) and whānau history, explore profound connections to atua (gods) and tīpuna (ancestors).
Mathew Simister, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Auckland, said: “We are proud to champion the incredible diversity of artistic talent that surrounds us in Tāmaki Makaurau. As New Zealand’s first neighbourhood-inspired Hotel Indigo, we aim to celebrate Auckland’s vibrant culture and rich history through evocative art and storytelling for our guests. Partnering with Stuart Robertson and other talented local artists has been one of the highlights of our opening.”
Heritage Listed Façade
As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts global lifestyle Hotel Indigo brand, each property embraces its unique neighbourhood identity. In Auckland, this means paying homage to its history as a motor house, once home to the first importers of the Cadillac in New Zealand. The hotel has retained its original 1912 heritage-listed façade, blending historic charm with boutique modernity.
Hotel Indigo Auckland offers stunning views of Auckland’s skyline and harbour from 27 floors of a 41-storey tower that also houses luxury residential apartments. Conveniently located near the New Zealand International Convention Centre (opening February 2026), Sky Tower, Britomart, and Wynyard Quarter, Hotel Indigo Auckland provides an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.
