28-30 Cathedral Square, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
#67 of 148 hotels in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 547 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Audrey
New ZealandIts not really a hotel, no bar/restaurant/communal area. More like serviced apartments. There is a separate business in same building which is a great bar that does food and has live music.
The rooms are good size, liked havy a full kichen, could do own breakfast. Felt like luxury from a bygone era. Fantastic location in central Christchurch.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Linda
United StatesThe beds were soft, couldn’t regulate the room temperature. The WiFi didn’t work in the gym.
I liked the pool, but only for lap swimmers. The room is spacious. I liked the location being able to walk to restaurants and some shopping.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Geraldine
United KingdomCan't think of anything!
Love how handy it was for everywhere. Staff great. OGB bar good to have nearby! We've stayed here before so knew what we were getting
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Barry
United StatesFriends who had previously stayed at the hotel strongly recommended that we do the same. They were correct. The hotel, which was a government building, is located in the center of Christchurch. The room was outstanding - 2 floors with all amenities. There is a wonderful pub in the main lobby area, not officially part of the hotel, that was excellent. We would go there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Dena
United StatesRooms are aesthetically tired and could use an update.
Great location. Unique old hotel. Small but well-equipped gym in the basement which is open to both the public and hotel guests. Great cocktail bar.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Catherine
United StatesNot enough front desk staff
Super comfortable rooms, elegant old building
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Patrick
AustraliaNoisy - windows arent sound proof
Beautifully renovated Geat bar Health club is excellent Room and bed comfy and unique setting
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
John
United StatesNoise and plumbing
Location and size
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Brent
New ZealandThe parking and ease of access
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Klm23
AustraliaLocation is perfect for visiting Christchurch. An easy walk to all main attractions of the town. We had 1x 1bed apartment and 1 x 2bed apartment, both were really spacious and had great facilities. Great to have a washer and dryer and enough kitchen utensils to cook in if you need to. Gym and pool handy for our teenage boys.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Edward
United StatesDifficult to bring luggage in. Street noise
Location Amenities Staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Sasha
New ZealandThe bathroom fittings are quite dated- with grout and plaster ‘fixes’ that were particularly unsightly in the upstairs bathroom.
The spaciousness of the rooms and the location were fabulous
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Louise
AustraliaThe upstairs loft area was a bit warm on the summer nights. There were floor fans, which helped.
Loved the location, the room service was excellent, the building itself is so beautiful, particularly the lobby/halls/common areas- what a grand old building. The suite was generous in size and I loved the kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as the shared pool/spa/sauna/gym.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Mark
New Zealandit could use bathroom upgrade but everything works and it was very clean
the space is absolutely fantastic for family travel and great location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Jane
AustraliaDespite the fact that we asked for a quiet room and we’re told we got one, we all were disturbed by the dinging of tram bells regularly overnight. One night, an alarm went off and a building break-in with smashing glass. The alarm kept going on and on. Sleep was disturbed….sorry but not a great experience.
It is so central in location. We could walk or catch a tram everywhere. Staff were friendly and efficient and room servicing was excellent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Toompy
New ZealandGreat location, fantastic building, very spacious rooms
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Hannah
New ZealandIncredible maisonette apartment with so much space, felt very luxurious
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Niall
BelgiumSlightly dated. No restaurant
Beautiful building. Great location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Lisa
United KingdomGreat location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Deborah
New ZealandNothing!
It was immaculate and stunning.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Fiona
New ZealandI like everything.
Spacious room, loved the pool and great location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Toni
New ZealandLocation and building are gorgeous.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Tiffany
New ZealandIt was a bit tricky to find the front door.
Loads of space in the rooms, very clean and great staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Karen
New ZealandLack of free parking close to the site
Lovely touch with the birthday card for my husband
Stayed in October 2023
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