Pros. Service is…read moreImpeccable. Nice walkable location. Right next to park. Free parking. Cons. Decor is a bit dated. All high quality but dated. A bit pricey relative to other "luxury" hotels. No real grounds to speak of. Hotel definitely geared to those 65+ with decor and piped in scent that reminded me of my papaw. Would elevate to five star if updated.

Even though it was only for a night, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The George…read more This boutique hotel is noted as being 5-star, and it was just that. Loved the location right across Hagley Park, convenient to many places, and they provide free parking. Even though this hotel is a bit pricier than other places I searched, it is well worth it. Many places aren't as nice, not conveniently located, and overnight parking will cost you $$, which you factor into the cost, it's actually the same price. Once we stepped into the lobby, you can feel a certain level of comfortness, elegance, and sophistication. This hotel is not modern, but doesn't feel outdated. There's a distinctive quality. We were warmly greeted by the concierge/front desk person. He was very friendly, helpful, informative, hospitable, and made us feel very welcomed. Our room was a decent size with a lot of natural light coming in. With the park across, you have excellent privacy. One of the perks was the heated bathroom floors! They also FREE guest laundry. That was another reason why I chose this hotel because it was our last stop, and we could do laundry before heading home. One of the housekeepers was really nice and kind. The staff overall were friendly. It's the small details and kind gestures that made our stay memorable, even if it was just for one night. Providing complimentary coffee or tea when we arrived, the extra care and effort when we needed something, and giving us a free teddy (George) bear too! I'll definitely come back to stay at The George on my next visit to Christchurch!

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.

We enjoyed a nice stay in this b&b. The hosts were very helpful and the value was great. Nice…read morebreakfast. Antiques and art all around. Convenient shared kitchen space.

Wow, what a find of a place. Chet was very friendly and welcoming when we arrived for our three…read morenight stay. When he showed us the cottage, he pointed out that it was a communal kitchen and help ourselves as required. In the breakfast room out in the garden, Chet sat us down with a local map and advised us the best and worst places to eat and how to get there. He gave one guest his own Metro card to help him out with local transport. The next morning we went to breakfast expecting a help yourself style breakfast, Chet was there and served up the cereals, toast, croissants, tea, coffee etc. Chet was good enough to show us round the cottage adjacent to the one we were staying which is meant for a family. As both properties are over 100 years old, he has kept the cottages as authentic as possible. Wow loved the older style furniture, boiler in the additional cottage. But for me seeing the copper WC was really quite cool. Considering the age of the main cottage, our room with the en suite felt very cosy. It had the mod cons including an electric blanket, SMART TV, electronic door lock. Housekeeping was done everyday including renewing the towels etc. To us, it has history, style and character behind it, and a host that cares about the guests and his business that often lacks in the concrete boxes for rooms in modern hotels. Chet is a great host, we have already recommended to others that this is the place to stay when in Christchurch.

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.

This hotel and staff are amazing. Super clean, nice amenities, friendly service. The bar and…read morerestaurant serve immaculate food & drinks. Parking is valet or on the street. We've stayed in this oasis twice, upon arrival to NZ and post campervan adventure. L

I attended a Gallup training course at Sudima and can't fault the staff who are super friendly and…read morehelpful, food - it is incredible and hotel which was spotlessly clean. If you are looking for a space for your next Team event, training course or conference look no further. I promise you , you will not be disappointed. Looking forward to taking my husband for a meal to share my experience soon -Delphi

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).

Chateau on the Park Hilton is a gem for anyone planning a girls' trip or looking for a multi person…read morestay in a fantastic location. Thank goodness for the rare three-bed configuration in a single room, The property is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The breakfast buffet deserves a special shoutout--fried rice on the buffet instantly elevates any morning!

I thoroughly enjoyed this hotel right next to the largest park in Christchurch, Hagley Park. Cindy…read moreand Chris checked me in and made me feel welcome. I had a beautiful view of the huge garden area from my window. I ate their breakfast buffet both mornings and ate in the Little Red Fox Lounge for dinner on my second night. I walked to everything that I wanted to see and do from this location. I was very comfortable here.

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.

Conveniently located with a very solid breakfast buffet and decent rooms…read more The gym was pretty average. Not very new or inviting, but had the basic set of machines and equipment. I didn't use the gym but walked around to check it out. The room we had was decent. We got stuck in a wheelchair accessible room because that's all that was left in the class of room that we paid for, but the floor wasn't sloped at all and there was no ledge along the edge of the shower area, so when showering, the water got everywhere within the bathroom. The lobby looks pretty nice and updated. The breakfast buffet was definitely better than your average hotel breakfast spread. Among the more unique and tasty items were poached eggs, fruit/yogurt/granola parfaits, smoothies, and more. One thing they need to fix: the doors leading out to the parking lots do not shut on their own. This is a security concern.

Bloody Mary's is part of the Edyge on Lattimer Square in Christchurch near the CBD which was…read moredevastated by the 2011 earthquake. Restaurant was recommended by Novotel at Cathedral Square. Quite busy and had to take a late reservation. Had a wonderful NZ Pinot at the bar and was seated at the restaurant ahead of my reservation time. Restaurant features dry aged beef. I started with an Entree, Beetroot Gnocchi which was extremely good. It came a bit late but the manager came to apologize and comped my next drink. Ordered the 9 oz ribeye aged for 90 days. First bites were disappointing as it did not have the tenderness expected for a premium dry aged steak kept for 90 days. Maybe the outside was more cooked as it was tough. But as I moved towards the center of the cut it became more flavorful and tender. Overall I would rate it as a good steak. The cheese plate was massive. Two cheeses a shrooms hire blue and Evondale smoked Brie came with enough crackers and bread crisps for an army.

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.