James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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

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 cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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 EarthCheck – 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
For more details, 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. For more details, 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. 588 out of 1241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1241 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1241 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

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The situation was ideal very central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to find, clean, close to shops and waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here! So close to the cbd, friendly, helpful staff and quiet, clean rooms. We will defintely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Restaurant is over priced (excessively) for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Kingscliff

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

8/10 Good

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Nice walk to dinner options. Quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a City view suite for our anniversary - great view and lovely room. Very spacious and clean. Bed was super comfy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

campbell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - the restaurant looks good and the bar was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at the James Cook Hotel.The room was excellent, as were the staff we engaged with.Great location with onsite parking.Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly helpful ataff great rooms and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient for a short weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay. Top marks for quality Antipodes products in the bathroom. The hotel is in a great central location. Parking was hassle free and staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very welcoming and informative. Room bright and comfortable definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, room dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful. Room was very dated. Bathroom in particular in need of serious upgrade. Cracked basin and tiles, bathroom door rotten at the bottom, enamel in the bath flaking. Window seal in the bedroom needs to be replaced as wind was howling through moving the curtains. Breakfast disappointing. The restaurant windows were so dirty, hard to see out. We booked this hotel for a special occasion from your website, but it’s not as advertised. Overall very disappointing, only saving grace were the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

8/10 Good

Robert E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024