James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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.)
    ‪17 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 452 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1344 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

Tania

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, amazing room and service was brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mahi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Check-in staff wasn’t helpful. 2. Carpet in the room was quite old and dirty. 14th floor ambiance was outdated. 3. Made a big issue about parking, in and out privileges. Very inconvenient. 4. Since I had to leave early in the morning to catch ferry, staff had imposed restrictions on breakfast, forced me into take-away breakfast only option instead of full buffet breakfast. The box contained just fruits and juice. As promised, did not give any credit for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, seamless check-in, close parking, good comfortable beds, rooms very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Baladitya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but very expensive, expedia did not mention about refurbished and non refurbished option while booking and on that day i had to pay extra fir completely remodelled room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy self service parking in the CBD, comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paw Chu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to access hotel on arrival as so many taxis so ended up not getting into hotel carpark and then paying extra for parking! Some staff not as friendly or professional as I would expect from any hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but is a good one and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, parking is a little on the expensive side. Very convenient for the cable car and the marina. Enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the shops . Had a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything I needed. Good parking and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ken, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and good value
Hotel in a great position with a lift down to Lambton quay. Room was spotless and refurbished. Breakfast had a good choice, staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Windows not sealed properly, wind screaming through. Buffet breakfast scruffy and clised far too early 10 am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenna

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

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
James Cook hole review
Our only complaint was the coffee shop in the hotel was closed on Sunday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and handy to the centre of town. Clean and tidy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024