Christchurch City Hotel

4.0 star property
Experience upscale comfort with an eco-twist while enjoying fine dining options and breathtaking views from your rooftop perch.

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, Modern European cuisine
Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 414
AED 477 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

Room options

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - queen
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
699 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk
  • Riverside Market - 4 min walk
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk
  • Canterbury Museum - 11 min walk
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Garage Christchurch Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rockpool Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O.G.B - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rollickin Gelato Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Christchurch City Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Riverside Market
Located close to Cashel Mall and Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch City Hotel provides an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and mini golf. The on-site Modern European cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The One Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and babysitting.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Christchurch City Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (NZD 10 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 25-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The One Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50.00 per person (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 10 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Christchurch City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Christchurch City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Christchurch City Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Christchurch City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 50.00 per person applies.

Where is Christchurch City Hotel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cashel Mall, Bridge of Remembrance, and Riverside Market. Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Transitional Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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Christchurch City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 373 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very convenient for attractions and dining options. Highly recommend 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel, great location in CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good large and quiet room and very central
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 night stay. Perfect location. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, perfect for a city break. Rooms are large with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast & made-to-order coffee included!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern rooms in the heart of Christchurch. Friendly and knowledgeable front desk staff. Perfect place for visiting the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Walking distance to the main downtown attractions, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

This was a very fine hotel. The whole process from check in to check out was a delight. The restaurant on the top floor / roof terrace served an excellent breakfast and evening meal. The room was a delight to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideally situated - close to the river, restaurants and the Botanical Gardens Our room was spacious and the very reasonably priced breakfast was delicious - eaten in a delightful top floor restaurant Parking cost only $10 and was just around the corner The staff were friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was quite pleased with my stay at Christchurch City Hotel. I had two overnight layovers in Christchurch. On both stays the room was comfortable and clean. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so close to wherever you want to go, so concenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is exceptional. Very comfortable beds and the location is clise to everything with lots of dining options close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful concierge service, highly economical, convenient and suited all needs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice place in middle of city activities and tours
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay, great location 👍 friendly professional and helpful staff 👍 well done team
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location right off Cathedral square, convenient to dining, shopping and transport including the intercity bus terminal. Spotless accommodation- do hope they replace the carpet with solid surface at some point. Buy the breakfast supplement- best hotel breakfast ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Clean and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convinent location :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024