Body found in Auckland hotel

Police are responding to reports a body has been found in an apartment in downtown Auckland.

There have been unconfirmed reports the body was found in a pool of blood at the Arena Hotel on Beach Road.

The hotel's general manager Kebdae Mekuria said the body was found by cleaners this morning after check-out time.

He said it wasn't clear how the person had died but the cleaners were in shock at the discovery.

Mr Mekuria said hotel staff were co-operating were co-operating with police at the scene. Ambulance officers were also in attendance.

Police said they would release details when they had more information.

The 90 room hotel has a mix of short-term and long-term stays. Mr Mekuria said the body was found in a room rented for one night.

- NEWSTALK ZB, NZ HERALD STAFF