The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Hagley Park
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- 24/7 front desk
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
- Hagley ParkPlace, Hagley Park1 min walk
- Christchurch Public HospitalPlace, Christchurch Public Hospital5 min walk
- Riverside MarketPlace, Riverside Market6 min walk
- Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)16 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor
Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Observatory Deluxe Room
Observatory Deluxe Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
41 reviews
(41 reviews)
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Prestige Skylight Room
Prestige Skylight Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Royal Skylight Room
Royal Skylight Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- 52 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Prestige Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
About the area
Christchurch
Heart of Christchurch.A stay at this Christchurch City Centre hotel places you steps from The Arts Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Hagley Park. Christchurch Art Gallery and Riverside Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Hagley Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Christchurch Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Riverside Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- Quad Eatery - 3 min walk
- Fat Eddie's - 6 min walk
- Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar - 4 min walk
- The Great Escape - 5 min walk
- Curators House - 2 min walk
About this property
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5-star luxury hotel near Hagley Park
As a guest of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square meters) and includes conference space. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury The Observatory Hotel Christchurch also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch was completed in May 2022.
This Victorian Christchurch hotel is smoke free.
- 33 guestrooms or units
- 3 levels
- 3 buildings
- 269 sq ft of conference space
- 25 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1896
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Library
- Convenience store
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
- Grocery/convenience store
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
- Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Art gallery
- Bicycle rentals
- Books
- Concerts/live shows
- Library
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator
- Handrails in stairways
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible gym
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Minibar
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
- Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 or credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
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