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The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern urban cityscape at dusk with contemporary buildings and a clear sky.
A bar area with hanging light fixtures, a counter with glasses, and a view of the outside.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a neon sign.
A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a flat roof.
A modern interior with a long bench, tables, and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $142
$123 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Explore the area

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159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and large windows.

Superior King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Legacy Internal Room - No View

A neatly made bed with a blue headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Legacy Internal Room - No View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, a short 5-minute walk from Cathedral Square and 13 minutes by foot from Hagley Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Christchurch Public Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gogi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dux Central - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Em - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café 165 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 19 per day (951 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property class

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

Property is also known as

The Muse Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel
The Muse Christchurch Boutique Art Hotel
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel Christchurch

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 413 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to amenities and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice venue, close to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great location. Groceries and shopping are nearby, walking distance. Also close to intercity bus stop and 1 bus to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and great little cafe for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was in an adjoining Cafe with excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the city and new stadium
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Effortless checkin. Clean modern room. Very quiet. Terrific central location. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great return visit nice and familiar with a great view and breakfast spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff room was fantastic great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Room was nice with updated bathroom. Location was very convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly check-in staff, beautiful ambience with the wall art, clean room with excellent amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the dainty breakfast in the morning, hotel staff are always friendly and able to remember me and make pleasant conversation
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, near restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff & great breakfast deal. Location central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was problematic as staff confused about Expedia booking - parking was a bit pricey and far away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, bad was comfortable and the included breakfast at the cafe next door was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay with it being centrally located to Christchurch and a short walk to the new Stadium that will be opening very soon. The staff at check in and check out were wonderful. The cook to order breakfast was fresh and tasty every day of our stay.We would highly recommend this accommodation for your stay in Christchurch
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location and rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025