James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 6707 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Rooms were great, location excellent. Breakfast extremely good and other meals and service through the conference were excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
New Zealand
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James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 1640 feet from Lambton Harbor. It features a fitness center and a restaurant with harbor views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbor views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness center on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbor views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 24, 2009- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Fiona
New Zealand“Rooms were great, location excellent. Breakfast extremely good and other meals and service through the conference were excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly.”
Robin
Australia“I slept really well in their beds - perfect temperature and comfort.”- ShonaNew Zealand“Loved the room it was clean and the staff where great. Pulled the curtains for me at night. I felt very spoilt.”
KerrieNew Zealand“We fully enjoyed our stay. The room was lovely and comfortable and the staff were lovely too. We will definitely stay again.”
Joan
United States of America“The location was ideal. Close enough to walk to the stadium, grocery, museums, great restaurants and retail shops. Having several excellent restauants in the same buulding was great. The 2 baths were a bonus”- Keiko
Thailand“Fantastic location. Very close to a bus stop (Wellington has an extensive bus network and efficient services). Also super market is 50 m away.” 
BronwynNew Zealand“great location comfortable bed and good base for weekend travel”
ClareNew Zealand“Great location - next to cable car, and near the Beehive and waterfront. Very comfortable beds. Room has not been renovated for a while but clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful.”- PeterNew Zealand“Great location, very comfortable, warm and quiet room.”
- ChristineNew Zealand“Excellent location - central to everything & to public transport. All we needed for a 2-night stay - good bed, 2 easy chairs, good lighting for reading etc., spacious, clean, quiet, tea & coffee facilities.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
do you have a room with 2 double beds or with a queen and king single?
Hi, Yes, we do have Rooms with Two Double Beds. The Room type is Terrace Rooms and Executive Twin Rooms. Thanks James Cook Hotel Reservations TeamAnswered on 28 April 2021Hi is there any view on family room? If yes City/harbour
Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, we do have a family room and rooms with a city and harbour views. You may check our website https://www.grandch..Answered on 17 September 2021Hello, do any of your rooms have balconies please?
Good evening, Sorry none of our rooms have balconies. Kind regardsAnswered on 7 May 2021Have you parking tomorrow night . saturday
Hi, We have care parking available for $30 per day, reservations for this are not required. Thank you.Answered on 24 September 2021Hi, is there a room with a lounge area?
Yes our King Suites with harbour view have a lounge area. Our other rooms are studio rooms, or the Deluxe rooms have access to the harbour view loung..Answered on 11 May 2021Hi, needing to park car overnight. What is charge please and is a park guaranteed on booking
Hi, we have car parking available for an extra $30/night. Pre-booking in advance is not required. Thank you.Answered on 27 October 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Whitbys Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Amenities of James Cook Hotel Grand ChancellorGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Live music/Performance
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Fitness center
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 60.08USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Debit card
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.
Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.
Please note that nonrefundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 60.08USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Guests staying at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
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Yes, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is popular with guests booking family stays.
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Live music/Performance
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Check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has 1 restaurant:
- Whitbys Restaurant
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The prices at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is 1,800 feet from the center of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
