Window dangles out of central Auckland hotel

11:30 am on 15 January 2024
92 Albert Street - the site of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.

92 Albert Street - the site of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Photo: Screenshot / Google Maps

Fire crews have removed a broken window which was dangling above pedestrians from a central Auckland high-rise.

Fire and Emergency said it sent two trucks to hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, on Albert Street, at 8.30am.

A spokesperson said the window was hanging precariously from the 15th floor.

Firefighters used ropes to retrieve it safely.

Plans for the hotel were first announced in 2020, with a slated opening date in 2023, but it appears to still not be open yet.