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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Te Papa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sky Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Living area

Suite

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

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

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Terrace Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Novotel Wellington

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is AU$221
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, a 9-minute walk from Botanic Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from St Paul's Cathedral. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Old St Paul's and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Te Papa.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Papa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Courtenay Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thunderbird Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boulcott Street Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 269 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite at Whitbys Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 679 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1384 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly and felt homely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where we needed
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANYA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and spacious modern room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deteriorated
I stayed at this hotel two years ago and would have rated it excellent then. I chose to stay here again due to its excellent location. The extractor fan in the bathroom wasn’t working and despite this being reported on the first day nothing was done resulting in condensation throughout the room and a damp environment. The breakfast was fair for the price. The staff were not bothered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room we were in was definitely on the 'older' side of the hotel, hopefully awaiting refurb? The shower had a curtain over a bath, there were no power points on the wall next to the beds, the beds had a definite 'slope/roll', the tv menus for giving information for the hotel, restaurant and room service menus were 'not available at this time' so we didn't order anything sadly. Lovely staff, great location, very clean (though the bathroom didn't feel great with the shower curtain over the bath) - just a tired room. Would stay again but not in that particular area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to crash for the night :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruameto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Front desk could be more empathetic towards my req
I made an online booking and paid for the room. On arriving the front desk helper said I should pay an extra $100 for breakages either cash or credit card. To my surprise I had neither as I do not own a credit card and had no cash. Front desk would not give me the key to put my bags in . I had to walk to ASB bank to draw the $100 which was quite annoying and I was requested to pay $30 for parking as well. Not the way I wanted to start my anniversary getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They should state some of the rooms open on to an enclosed area with no access to fresh air. The room was hot and stuffy which meant having to leave the noisy air-conditioning on, so not much sleep. The bathroom was tired and shabby. The shower was very low, I'm only 5'6" and had to bend down to rinse my hair. Reception staff were too busy trying to sell us dinner at their restaurant to tell us basics like needing your swipe card to activate the lift (useful to know when you're carrying a load of luggage, or for the people who got in before us and couldn't work it out) or which set of lifts went where. We've stayed at better hotels in the same area for less. Won't be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was great.no complaints at all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waimihi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all superb. The proximity to Lambert Quay was excellent and the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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