She said for many visitors the Municipal Theatre, particularly the interior and the lighting, was a highlight of their tours.
The "dancing lady" sculpted and plastered on to a wall inside was also a highlight which, when illuminated by the special lighting, left visitors gasping in admiration, she said.
The theatre's client manager Ian Reid agreed that the dancing lady was a highlight for many as they had read, seen and heard about it.
Word of mouth was a major word-spreader, Mr Reid said. "People tell us their friends had come here and they had to have a look at well."
Mr Reid agreed that the city's Art Deco theatre was a colourful attraction and deserved the recognition.
As well as regular tours he said staff were constantly coming across individuals and couples who simply stopped by and wanted to see the spectacular interior.
The book features 100 categories of sights - each containing what the book's writers and consultants class as the 10 best of each.
New Zealand sights make 15 appearances in the book.
They include White Island in the volcano section, Hot Water Beach in best baths, Auckland's Sky Tower for most breathtaking viewing platforms and the giant kauri Tane Mahuta for most iconic trees.
The first Municipal Theatre was built in 1912, but was destroyed by the 1931 earthquake.
Its replacement, in Art Deco styling inside and out, was finished in 1938.
