The hotel was very nice but the bed was terrible. They threw a mattress pad over the original…read moremattress that made you feel like you were sliding down hill or off the sides. I didn't sleep for crap!! They need to replace the entire mattress. Although they advertise two pillows to select from both were well overstuffed which gave me a stuff neck. Make sure you stay away from room 1501

It is an upscale hotel. It is either new or has recently been renovated. Employees are very…read morepolite. My status of Platinum Elite member was recognized. Overall, recommend.

Great location in the centre of town with shops and restaurants easy walk away…read more Gorgeous old building with sweeping staircase and grand halls. Funky bar and shops in ground floor. Had a 1 bed apartment. Very comfortable with full equipped kitchen. Large living and mezzanine bedroom. Large windows flooded in light. Furniture style a bit dated but in good condition. Washer & dryer in bathroom a bonus. Funny pokey reception area which was weird, but otherwise v happy.

Great apartment hotel rooms! This is an old government building that has been transformed into…read moreapartments. My family has stayed here twice and have had an excellent stay. Great customer service! Only complaints: luggage is difficult to get up stairs (no ramps to foyer and only stairs going to bedrooms).

This was one of my favorite hotels in NZ! We stayed in about eight different hotels during our…read moremonth in NZ. It is conveniently located literally next to the Tramway Restaurant and next to several restaurants and boutiques and within walking distance to RE:Start mall, and the Art Museum. Staff was very friendly, helpful and quick to assist us with our luggage. In addition, they were very kind and happy to assist us in locating the sites we were interested in seeing. Our room was very clean, modern and had AC!! In the room were the important conveniences to me- a safe, mini fridge, microwave and hair dryer. Our particular room had a nice huge window with a view of one of the many art murals they have around the city. In addition, they even printed out a notification that I guess was sent to the hotel Informing us of our one way excursion to Queenstown with our pick up time for the next am at our hotel and other specifics which was slid under our door in a nice envelope. I would highly recommend this hotel due for all the above reasons. Their breakfast is fairly good and decent- ranging from cold/hot cereals , fruits to meats/veggies. They even have vegemite and marmite if you've never tried it.

The rooms are nice and the bathroom is newly remodeled. The hotel is actually quite nice but…read moreeverything is on the cozier side. The hotel lobby is quite small, as is the restaurant and the breakfast buffet is more limited than other hotels. The gym has just a few machines and some free weights in it but it has a sauna and two full-size bathrooms for guest to use. Elevators are tiny and take forever to get to you, and they also weirdly malfunction and send you down when you were starting to go up. Overall though, it is clean and modern and a nice hotel.

A step up from the "flashpackers" hotel but not quite full service, this is in a great location not…read morefar from the central business district. Easily walkable to just about everything in the city center. I spent two nights here. My room on the first floor was "inside" so no noise from the streets and very little noise from the hallway. It was not especially large but I didn't pay for a large room. It has just about all you would expect with plenty of room for storage, a comfy bed, decent shower and the usual coffee/tea service. My only complaint is that the work desk is very tiny with not much room at all. It took a while to work out how to turn on and off the lights. Waaaay too many buttons. Checkin was speedy. Wifi worked well. I did not have breakfast here, getting coffee in the city instead. [Review 363 of 2024 - 16 in New Zealand - 21396 overall]

I'd call it 3.5; a 4 if you don't have mobility issues, and a 3 if you do…read more It seems no one who's written a review is short and / or has a mobility disability. If you have difficulties, this is probably not the place for you. I am struggling here. The beds are ridiculously high; I was told the space underneath is for suitcases. What, are people bringing steamer trunks or a gazillion bags into a two-person room? I strained my back trying (unsuccessfully) to get in the bed. I was told none of the beds were lower (no accessible rooms? Really?). Didn't help that the mattress has a big dent right where one would get in. They were kind enough to bring a two-step stool; once I figured out how to position it so I could get up safely, I was successful. If they didn't have a stool, I'd have to sleep on the floor. The room is small (don't care; had an even smaller one in Shanghai), and there's no window (rooms with windows cost more). Apparently I got some kind of super-saver rate, so there's no daily housekeeping. That's fine with me. There's a mini-fridge and electric kettle. No microwave. The TV screen is at the foot of the bed. There's an outlet by the bed and a weird alarm clock-thing on the wall next to the bed. There's a little desk space and one metal stool. The hair dryer and iron are on a shelf. There's even an ironing board under the bed. No closet, but a few hangers on a bar. Full-length mirror on the back of the door. There is central air and heating, and the place is quiet. The compact bathroom has everything you need in a half-moon kind of frosted glass space. There's a low-barrier step up into the unit. Soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided. In addition to price, there are also other pros, which is why I chose this property. It's a great location; easy walks to a lot of sites, shops, and restaurants. The tram office about three blocks away, and there's a tram stop a short block away. Around that stop is also a stop for the #8 bus, which takes you to the Gondola. The bus to the airport stops around the corner about two blocks away. Staff are friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities are on 2, 3, and 4. It's NZ$4 each for a wash and dry. The front desk has change and ypu can buy wash powder there too. If your room is on the first floor, you need to get a white key card from the front desk for access. Would I stay here again? If I weren't short, and didn't have a mobility disability, then yes. Otherwise. . .I'm not sure. Trying to get into the bed (safely and at all) is a bit of an Olympic event for me. My back still hurts from my early attempts.

Centrally located and near a cool funky street with lots of street art, this hotel was perfect for…read moreour tour group. The room was laid out differently then others we have been in with a bathroom sink in the main area and a folding mirror. The closet turned into our night light when we opened the door slightly. The fridge was tucked under the main sink. Shower only was incorporated into the toilet area. Super bar with all options though the city had many bars within a few blocks. Breakfast was solid with lots of options. The fresh made omelet took some time. The staff was very pleasant and professional j. Our limited interactions Would highly recommend for a stay in Christchurch for its access to everything.

Overall, hotel would have been fine. However, I was in room 911. There was a low level humming…read morenoise all night long. Tried to sleep through it but wasn't able to. Figured out it was the vent in the stairwell next to my room the next morning. Reception was not interested that I had a problem. Asked to speak to manager. Told no manager on duty at 9am when I checked out. Really disappointing customer service. Cannot recommend this hotel.

This was a very nice hotel in a great location downtown, with easy walks to sights, shops, and…read morerestaurants. The rooms were nice and clean; they were also a good size, although ours was a little tight on space between the bed and the closet. The staff members were friendly and knowledgeable.

Francis, one of the employees, was very rude obnoxious and has no respect for customers especially…read moretowards people of foreign ethnicity. She does not belong in the hospitality business. We appreciate the manager, Ajits intent to take this further.

Had a short (less than 24 hr) stint in Christchurch, and this place foot the bill for lodging…read moreperfectly. I was last minute booking, yet this place was affordable, extremely tidy and clean, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and informative. Rickie (Ricky?) and Rick run the show, and they do a great job of it. My experience: Booked a studio, which was along the road, so a bit noisy when motorcycles ride past, but nothing too unreasonable. Checkin was a breeze- Rickie gave me the keys and explained the setup/checkout process. I asked about Getting dinner nearby, especially Thai, and she gave several options, including one that was about 2 blocks away (and it was delicious). She gave me tips on booking activities and hotels for cheap to continue my travels and at the end asked what kind of milk I'd like to take back to my room for my tea. Nice touch. The studio was super clean and contemporary, with a spacious bathroom and small kitchenette with small fridge, electric kettle, microwave, sink, and counter space. Kitchen table, bed, and living room chairs were nice to lounge and watch TV. If I had more time in Christchurch, I would have loved to stay a few more nights at this lodging.

Such a lovely place. Very clean and the room we stayed in was recently revamped and it felt like a…read morecozy apartment rather than a motel room. It was very homey. Enid (the owner) was extremely sweet and helpful when it came to any questions we had or anything we needed. She even brought us a jug of fresh milk to our room when we arrived to welcome us. So cute! Lots of sleeping options.. A queen bed in the front room and a second bedroom with two twins. Bathroom was very clean. The only critique I have is that it could use another towel rack in the bathroom area. But other than that... Wonderful stay and wonderful customer service. Thank you Enid for your very generous hospitality!

From the owner: Affordable accommodation, close to the city, restaurants, cafes, hagley park & sporting facilities…read morewith free off street parking, wifi, outdoor spa, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment style units. Welcoming, friendly hosts creating your home away from home.

At the center of Cathedral Square in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Cathedral was built between…read more1864 and 1904, to be the mother church (and seat of the Bishop) of the Anglican diocese of Christchurch. It was severely damaged during the earthquake of 2011 and is currently inaccessible. It is intended to be reinstated, but repairs continue to be on hold because of lack of funding. Since it is at the center of the Square, much of the surrounding square is also inaccessible, fenced by scaffolding and other construction.

Church was damaged by the 2010 earthquake & the damage was extensive. We couldn't get too close as…read morethe church was under wraps, covered in scaffolding and behind fencing. Trucks came in and out of the area and we heard the sounds of a lot of machinery. We went to the fourth floor at the library and went outside to view the damage from above. The whole area around Cathedral Square had visible damage. Many buildings were boarded up and others had construction equipment nearby.

This is not only one of the worlds great walks in one of the worlds most beautiful locations, but…read moreit is also one of the most fun, best organised and best serviced. What happens is that you get dropped out by boat to the end of the walk, or as far as you want to go, along a hilly peninsula. You then make your way back to the town of Picton, taking as long as you want, but generally up to about 6 days. The walk is a constant series of up downs hills that provide ulternatively spectacular views or access to the beach. What makes it even better is that at least twice a day you will walk past a pub. These have beach access and accomodation. I walked the whole path but many people just walk little sections and spend time relaxing along the way. They will even take your bag to the next campsite so that you can walk along unencumbered. Awsome place.