James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    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 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 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

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

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

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. 582 out of 1222 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1222 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1222 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1222 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1222 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

Sarah

Friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nichola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before. Great price, great location and plenty of parking available. Could hear neighbouring rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hair and wash products in the shower - really felt like a treat :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zac

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very accessible to Wellington CBD, cable car, Te Papa Museum etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Walkable to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our Wellington visit. Walkable to all of the CBD and the waterfront. Cost of parking was included and that was the deciding factor for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parrish, Dannevirke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there before and room was great, this time my room was old and shabby, it needed a refresh, tiles in bathroom had mold, TV didn't work properly, I had to turn it off at the wall everytime, to reset the modum so I could watch TV, staff were friendly especially concierge, very helpful, I would stay there again but only in the newer part of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Team were awesome to deal, both at check in and check out...clear, simple instructions. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, hotel seems lost for identity.
Bathroom leaking water onto the floor. The room felt and looked very old. Front of house staff were very good and friendly. Not sure what to make of the hotel as it really had no identity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good - easy access to town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to check in, staff were very helpful. The room was very clean. Movement around the hotel was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

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

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, have stayed here before. Great location to shopping, food and transport. Our tv didn’t work but the staff were great trying to get it working a few times!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Maraysa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its excellent, amazing location, close of lots of shops, supermarket, restaurants, bus stop. The only thing i didn't like is after you book here, online, you have to pay a $200 bond and just have your money back in few days, im glad we had extra money, or you can give your credit card details and don't have to pay in cash, otherwise iys excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are very helpful, friendly and accomodating. Highly recommend this hotel. 5 stars for excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

glenda

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