Christchurch City Hotel

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

Explore the area

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699 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

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

City Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

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

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel places you in the centre of Christchurch, steps from Cashel Mall and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bridge of Remembrance. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, Lounge 505, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and babysitting services. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Christchurch City Centre hotel include Riverside Market and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fiddle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J-Bings - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Ninja - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Christchurch City Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Christchurch City Hotel.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2021
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Christchurch City Hotel offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 10 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge 505

Family friendly

  • Babysitting

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2021
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 32 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 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Christchurch City Hotel?

Christchurch City Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Christchurch City Hotel?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Christchurch City Hotel on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Christchurch City Hotel?

The closest beach to Christchurch City Hotel is Sumner Beach (10.5 km).

What makes Christchurch City Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Christchurch City Hotel.

Does Christchurch City Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Christchurch City Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Christchurch City Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Christchurch City Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Christchurch City Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Christchurch City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 642 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Xiaoting

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, easily walk to BNZ center five lanes where has lots of restaurants and cafes and bars. Very helpful and friendly staffs especially the lady in the reception. Nice and comfy bed, clean room. Parking was Ok too for the location $10 per night for parking which is good.Highly recommend! Definitely will come back next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located to the CBD, everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

jenni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, view as described, clean new and fresh. great location walk to everything downtown restaurants, bars, entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent site for closeness to Christchurch city centre. We were let down by the fact that the restaurant was closed except for breakfast. Breakfast service was so slow, 40minutes plus, to provide two eggs on toast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very dangerous situation. We left hotel and rebooked . Hotel was giving us a credit but Hotels.com said they couldn’t get in contact. Restaurant is closed (breakfast only) Street was occupied by homeless sleeping out front
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
All rooms are not created equal. For example, not all rooms have proper coffee service. My room was instant coffee. Yuck. I had to ask for the room to be made up on the second day, even with the sign on the door. I had no housekeeping service on the first day. The hotel looks under-utilized with empty hallways, elevators, reception. The restaurant is only open for breakfast. I didn’t use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne, Cos Cob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Theoretically a good location in Christchurch. Rooms and service were fine, only unfortunate thing were the two homeless gentleman that were camping out in front of the hotel right next to the entrance that felt the need to comment when walked by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff helpful. There was no parking, you had to drive to a carpark and walk down the street. For the price I would expect more as the standard was more like a low budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean, spacious, in the CBD, walking accessible!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendlu staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrang

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely, friendly, helpful staff. great breakfast with a view. Very quiet even though in central city. easy walk to restaurant's
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated room. Arrived late due to flight being cancelled and left early to take tranzalpine train so can’t fault this place at all. Too bad we couldn’t stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness
No room service. Breakfast uninspired and self-service buffet (sugary small pastries, the cheapest white bread for toast; warmer trays of dry scrambled egg, raw ‘grilled’ tomatoes, cheap sausage and limp bacon) and filter coffee in a flask. Not acceptable for Christchurch’s newest hotel! I walked 2 minutes to Riverside and had a great breakfast for $15. Rooms clean and tidy but no staff after hours. And the entrance adjoins Kentucky FriedChicken outlet so many homeless people outside. Central Hotel but priced too high for what it offers - which is just a room and a franchise roof top restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vipin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great functional place in CBD of Christchurch , right in the middle of walkable distance to some great food and shopping . Would highly recommend this place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025