I have stayed here a few times before, most recently in 2019. Over those 5 years, the price has increased by 50%, almost 10% per year. By comparison, other places we had stayed at in 2019 had increased their rates by between 4 and 20%. On top of the exorbitant price, they added a 2.5% credit card surcharge (the only place where we stayed that applied any surcharge) and converted our Aussie dollars at NZ$1.00 when the going rate was $1.09. These latter two charges added a further $80 to the already excessive price. There were next to no toiletries, not even a box of tissues and minimal tea, coffee etc. I would also endorse other travellers' comments regarding the tired look and dated furniture. This is a 2 star accommodation in a 5 star location and didn't compare with any of the other places we stayed, despite being by far the most expensive.