James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Carter Observatory
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Gym
- Room service
Explore the area
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
- Te PapaPlace, Te Papa11 min walk
- Courtenay PlacePlace, Courtenay Place14 min walk
- Sky StadiumPlace, Sky Stadium3 min drive
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)10 min drive
Room options
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Premium Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Family Room
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
- 60 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Executive Double Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
115 reviews
(115 reviews)
- 28 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Executive Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
104 reviews
(104 reviews)
- 28 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Deluxe Junior Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 60 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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King Suite with Harbour View
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- 60 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
- 26 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Terrace Room
- Sleeps 2
Family Room
- Sleeps 5
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Terrace Room
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
169 reviews
(169 reviews)
- 24 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Executive Twin Room
- Sleeps 4
Premium Room
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Room
- Sleeps 2
Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View
- Sleeps 2
Suite
- Sleeps 3
Executive King Room
- Sleeps 2
About the area
Wellington
Wellington CBD stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Wellington CBD hotel, you'll find Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral. Carter Observatory and Te Papa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Te Papa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Courtenay Place - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- Wellington Station - 10 min walk
- Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- InterContinental Lounge - 4 min walk
- Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - 3 min walk
- The Long Bar on Brandon - 5 min walk
- Whitby’s Restaurant & Piano Bar - 1 min walk
- Collective Coffee Shop & Co - 4 min walk
About this property
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Carter Observatory
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. 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 center, 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.
- 269 guestrooms or units
- 14 levels
- 2 buildings
- 2 bars or lounges
- Built in 1972
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Television in lobby
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Coffee shop
- Dining venue
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.
Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- In-room babysitting (surcharge)
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Covered self parking on site (NZD 35 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 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
- 2 bars/lounges
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Gym
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchairs on site
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
- Free crib
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- 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
- 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
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
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! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
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: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
- Covered self parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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
- Up to 2 children 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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