Christchurch City Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $81
$71 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

City Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Christchurch City Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Cashel Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Bridge of Remembrance. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Riverside Market.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverside Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Fiddle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fika - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J-Bings - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rockpool Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Christchurch City Hotel

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 showers and hair dryers.

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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting, a banquet hall, and bike parking.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lounge 505 serving guests of Christchurch City Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lounge 505 - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

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 available (NZD 10 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Elevator (35 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 used
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Christchurch City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 658 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodations!! Staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean and spacious, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay for 1 night. The staff were very friendly and helpful, bed was comfortable, room was large and clean and location was perfect for walking to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located to the CBD, everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern, fresh new rooms, central and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, room great, bed comfortable with excellent bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good location, easy good value parking a few mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and spacious, staff were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and it’s at a very convenient location. Lots of restaurants and the riverside. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, smiling staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Behrang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, clean room and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel looks as though it has been refurbished recently. Very clean and well serviced rooms. Room rates are very variable from good value to on the expensive end
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, great location, very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room is clean and the bed is comfortable, location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a great location. It is within walking distance to the market and restaurants. Rooms are updated and clean. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is at the heart of Chch shopping. Very clean and spacious rooms with friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to central ChCh. Next to 5 Lanes for quick bites. Generally quite at night so no disturbances other than the usual city sounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026