The 17-storey Pinnacle Tower at Cordis has created an elegant and efficient extension to the existing hotel, expressive of both the global brand and the hotel’s location in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

The tower provides a contemporary anchor which reinforces its site, located at the intersection of Symonds Street and City Road on the elevated Karangahape ridge. Transforming the skyline, this new tower defines this significant gateway into the city centre; its streamlined form offering panoramic views across the city to the Waitākere Ranges and Waitematā Harbour. 

Following consultation with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and artist Bernard Makoare (Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara), Jasmax and interior design firm Space Studio evolved design concepts that embed the distinct identity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland throughout the hotel. Kōrero with Bernard Makoare established four principles: mana (balance of power and authority), mīharo (aiming for the extraordinary), the incorporation of ngā tae (local colours and textures), and te manawa (the power in the heart line). 

The tower provides an additional 244 guest rooms, alongside an expanded range of hospitality amenities, becoming the largest hotel in New Zealand with a total of 640 rooms and suites. Alongside an array of new hospitality offerings, the development included refreshing existing interiors and revitalising amenities throughout the hotel. Significant remodelling included a new destination bar at the ground floor entry level, expansion of the existing Eight Restaurant and a new Cordis Club Lounge is located on the 14^th floor of the tower.