James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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View from room
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Executive Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wellington Cable Car
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lambton Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Terrace Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury Wellington hotel in Wellington CBD with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral
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. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 8 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Whitbys Restaurant – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sojourn Cafe and Bar – This café serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 for adults and from NZD 17.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a NZD 100 cash bond must be paid at check-in.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1298 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central walkable location, clean with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No plugs beside the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Lack of bedside tables slightly inconvenient. Staff fine but not overly personal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, Kaiapoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy, christchurch

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient to the CBD. The lift from the lobby to Lambton Quay made it easy to access the shops and the waterfront. Room was comfortable with all amenities provided
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff and very comfortable bed. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Adequate
Adequate without being memorable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, Waipukurau

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay of one night. Enjoyed working out at the gym. The buffet breakfast was exceptional value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay Patricia, Canterbury

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the breakfast was extremely expensive and our room had a concrete wall as a view and they charged $50 to have 2 X single beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay.
We found it perfect in every way. Excellent and friendly staff. Well positioned for central Wellington and walking distance for everywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pauleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and convenient location. Car parking could be better organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the view. I wish we could have stayed longer. It made me really want to return. Even on a soggy, windy evening there was something positively magical about the 15th floor hotel room that evening. Not sure if it was the deep quiet despite the horrid weather or the warmth of the room or the picturesque houses on the hillside out the window but I slept like the dead and thoroughly enjoyed the super hot shower too. No luke warm trickle of shower here! Next time I’m definitely going wake early enough for the buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view, a couple of things that didn't work properly but got thru it, I mentioned about it to the staff member
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worn out carpet phone didn't work troble with carpark . Expected better and was charged a $200 bond never had to do that before and guess what wait days to get it back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nova

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thuy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room and service, car park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024