James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5-star property
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 0508 053 286
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4.3 out of 5
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"We needed a hotel in the central city as we were visiting Victoria University Open Day. The James Cook hotel gives access to Lambton Quay and the Cab ... " More

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Wellington awaits you at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find St Paul's Cathedral and Carter Observatory. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa.

LCD TVs with satellite channels are featured in all 268 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, free wired Internet and in-room childcare. Minibars provide refreshments, and in-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges and round-the-clock room service. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and pillow menus. Free weekday newspapers, hairdryers and phones are also available.

A relaxing day at Absolute Bliss can include hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a conference centre. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-star Wellington hotel include Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Old St Paul's.

Terrace Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
NZ$117 per night

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, 1 King Bed (Lambton)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor ratings based on 994 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Everyone (626) Couples (263) Business (6) Family (103) Other (1)
4 out of 5
Mould cheese at breakfast buffet not so good. No bath mat left after first days clean. Staff were great though

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2019

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4 out of 5
We like that it was close to the CBD and walking distance to the waterfront and other features of Wellington city. We felt the property is getting a little tired and in need of a spruce up. They are renovating the top floors so I presume they will be doing the whole building in time. Our room wasn't cleaned well. The floor hadn't been vacuumed and only one of the two waste bins were emptied.

Posted by on 14 Jul. 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5
Staff were obliging as usual, but housed this time in an older room in the Building, average also despite several visits during the last 12 months (in excess of 20) details had been lost in the system at checkout time.

Posted by on 24 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5
The staff and the location of this Hotel were amazing. Such helpful staff members on the front desk who were more than helpful to answer questions for our whanau. This Hotel is in an ideal location to let us walk to the shops. Thanks

Posted by on 23 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Jun. 2019

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3 out of 5
Some of the floors are tired. I stayed in Room 1712 and despite cranking up the thermostat to 30 degrees Celsius, I watched a movies with the throw for the top of the bed wrapped around me and wore a woollen scarf. Not good.

Posted by on 19 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5
Great location and viabrant feel to the Hotel. Rooms are a good size, with a good gym

Posted by on 19 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jun. 2019

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4 out of 5
all OK except that we couldn't sit in chairs to watch TV. Sitting on a bed all evening is not great!

Posted by on 9 Jun. 2019

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About the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Location 147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

Renovations + Closures

The property will be renovating from 01 November 2018 until 31 December 2020 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Selected guestrooms

The following facilities are closed seasonally every year. They will be closed from 25 December until 07 January:

  • Spa

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Property Features

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, tour or ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the luxury James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Parking is available for a fee. This 4.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

  • 268 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1972
  • Coffee shop
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) (8.2 km / 5.1 mi)
  • Train station: Wellington Station (1.2 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers 268 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. This Wellington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Fridge
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Whitbys Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Sojourn Cafe and Bar – This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Hot stone massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

The property is renovating its guestrooms until December 2020 (completion date subject to change). For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a $100 NZD cash bond must be paid at check-in.

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 are 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation.

  • Only service animals are allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • On-site credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Hotel Names

  • James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington
  • James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
  • James Cook Grand Chancellor Wellington
  • James Cook Grand Chancellor
  • James Cook Wellington

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 star plus, which is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.