Christchurch City Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Cashel Mall

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In the heart of Christchurch, near Cashel Mall and Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch City Hotel offers a unique blend of luxury and eco-friendliness. Enjoy Modern European cuisine at The One Restaurant & Bar or tee off on the rooftop mini golf course. With free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, babysitting services available for a family-friendly stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Why we love this property

Exciting foodie options
Modern European flavours await at this hotel's stylish restaurant. The bar adds another spot to unwind. Full breakfast and vegetarian options delight all diners.
Dreamy room amenities
Indulge in rejuvenating in-room massages at this hotel. Draw the blackout drapes for peaceful slumber, then reach for treats from the minibar.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
699 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverside Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 19 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Fika - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J-Bings - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fiddle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rockpool Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Christchurch City Hotel

  • Christchurch City Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Cashel Mall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Lounge 505, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Also, Riverside Market and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 20
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (NZD 10 per day; discounts available)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 2021
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Lounge 505 – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 25 to 32 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 50.00 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs NZD 10 per day (1640 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Christchurch City Hotel Hotel
Christchurch City Hotel THC Group
Christchurch City Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Christchurch City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Christchurch City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Christchurch City Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Christchurch City Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Christchurch City Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 50.00 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Christchurch City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Christchurch City Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Christchurch City Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.

Are there restaurants at or near Christchurch City Hotel?

Yes, Lounge 505 offers Fusion cuisine.

What's the area around Christchurch City Hotel like?

Christchurch City Hotel is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 10-minute walk from Hagley Park and 4 minutes' walk from Riverside Market. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Reviews

Christchurch City Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with good options and friendly service. (24 reviews)
  • The hotel is conveniently located near the bus interchange with easy access from the airport. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, right in the middle of Christchurch next to Cathedral square. Easy to walk to restaurants and bars. Perfect place to stay for the rugby. Nice bar on level 5
Kathy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and accommodations!! Staff is helpful and friendly.
Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean and spacious, friendly staff
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay for 1 night. The staff were very friendly and helpful, bed was comfortable, room was large and clean and location was perfect for walking to restaurants and attractions.
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern, fresh new rooms, central and friendly staff
Alf, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff helpful, room great, bed comfortable with excellent bathroom
Elspeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, good location, easy good value parking a few mins away
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was good and spacious, staff were very friendly
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Upgraded to window room Clean room Staff friendly.
Robin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and it’s at a very convenient location. Lots of restaurants and the riverside. Great stay!
Kameron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best location, clean room and friendly staff
Behrang, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, walk to shops and eating places. Room was clean and good lighting. The reception staff was excellent in helping me to sort out our late check-in because of our flight delay.
Peggy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room and great location
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean room and excellent location.
Malcolm Gregg, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, good location
carlene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the room is clean and the bed is comfortable, location is great!
Ying, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, great location, very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Joshua, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel looks as though it has been refurbished recently. Very clean and well serviced rooms. Room rates are very variable from good value to on the expensive end
Rob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is at the heart of Chch shopping. Very clean and spacious rooms with friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, view as described, clean new and fresh. great location walk to everything downtown restaurants, bars, entertainment
Neal, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very convenient to central ChCh. Next to 5 Lanes for quick bites. Generally quite at night so no disturbances other than the usual city sounds.
Andrew, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room and staff great, would stay again when in Christchurch. Centrally located but quiet. Breakfast was ok, nothing special.
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent 2 nights, great location, room was spacious, 1 breakfast was very nice, choose from a few selections on menu,
Lissa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Allan, 1-night trip