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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Botanic Gardens

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Exterior
Executive Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Buffet
Concierge desk
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is ￥10,629
Price available on 2024/5/25

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Map
6011, Wellington, 147 The Terrace
  • Popular LocationTe Papa14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCourtenay Place16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky Stadium3 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)12 min drive
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Room options

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Living area

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View

8.6/10 Very Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Terrace Room

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room

8.6/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

Located near the beach, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a walkable area in Wellington with good shopping. Te Papa and Carter Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St Paul's Cathedral and Old St Paul's. Traveling with kids? Make time for Wellington Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Sky Stadium. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Lambton Quay - 7 min walk
  • Te Papa - 14 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 16 min walk
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Collective Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk
  • Lazy Juan - 1 min walk
  • Two Grey - Café, Bar & Eatery - 4 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Te Papa
Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • A porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and 8 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 269 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • 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

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

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

Property 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
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.

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

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on May 25, 2024 start from ￥10,629, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Self parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night.

What time is check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral, and Carter Observatory. Te Papa and Old St Paul's are also within 15 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1042 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1042 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1042 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1042 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1042 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

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a one nighter. Staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities good, parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUGAL

Traveled with family
So close to CBD & Michael Fowler Centre. Parking building adjacent very handy . Staff friendly & helpful. Breakfast very good. Staff very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bernice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non existent concierge service ... two women with 6 x 23 bags plus carryon, and not one offer of help either when we arrived or left
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hendrikus

Spacious room, great bathroom and a good bed, what more do you want.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for families
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lights flickered, the bathroom was less then average with a awful sink to wash hands. Layout of room made it hard to get into the ensuite. No coffee machine even tho we had pods. Staff were veey good though and location is defiant easier from Lampton Quay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Suite had an amazing view of Wellington and water front. Only complaint t was room was close to lounge and could hear staff very early each morning re stocking lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hennie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was clean and well kept. In need of an upgrade at some stage, but perfect for what we needed. And excellent for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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