The Salisbury Business Class

Hotels
8.7 (873 reviews)
213 Salisbury Street , Christchurch , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Small rooms
Odor issues
No fridge as advertised

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Reviews mention the hotel is clean but have issues with odors in certain rooms.
Service
9.38
Friendly and helpful staff, responsive to needs even outside of operating hours.
Location
9.42
Good location walkable to the city and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms are described as small with some complaints about the lack of advertised amenities.
Amenities
7.9
Lack of a fridge as advertised and complaints about additional charges for laundry.
Value for Money
8.86
Overall considered a good value for the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Some compliments about the offerings, but missing fresh fruit in breakfast could improve.
Overall Experience
9.38
Most reviews indicate a positive experience with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:58

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at The Salisbury Business Class in Christchurch. Our 4-star hotel offers modern air-conditioned rooms with top-notch amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature fully equipped kitchens for added convenience.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum, our hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Explore the city with ease and return to the tranquility of our garden and terrace.

Exceptional Service
Enjoy the convenience of room service and private parking during your stay. Our attentive staff ensures that every guest has a memorable experience. Book now and indulge in the ultimate comfort at The Salisbury Business Class.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For bookings made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 3 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 873 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Roger • couple • nz
5
Staff member was rude and argumentative when I questioned parking availability (booked via booking.com which said there
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Internal stair within room

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • au
10
Fantastic Hotel with awesome facilities. Highly recommend.
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • au
8
Recommend
Pros:

Very comfortable room well located in a quiet area near the river

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Good decor, easy check in and check out, comfy rooms, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • nz
8
Lovely surrounding, easy safe parking
Pros:

Didn't have it

Cons:

Nothing it was great

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Penny • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect:)

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Anouchka • couple • ch
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Dinna • couple • nz
10
A charming little gem!
Pros:

What a stunning little gem of a property. The rooms are comfy and well-appointed. The venue itself is stunning and quaint. The staff went above and beyond. Only a short walk to the river walk. I 100% recommend this charming little nugget!

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • nz
7
Reasonable for the price.
Pros:

Quirky
Polite

Cons:

Noisy and small

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • nz
8
It was ok.
Pros:

Clean and relatively modern room.

Cons:

A bit of a walk to main shopping area.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Slade • couple • nz
9
Great stay, comfortable and well priced.
Pros:

Clean, black out curtains, friendly staff.

Cons:

The toilet needs a little maintenance, a bit dated. Still works fine and clean but makes some squeaky noises when flushing.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Carole • extended_group • lu
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • couple • au
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
10
Convenient cosy and comfortable
Pros:

Walking distance to shops restaurants and cafes. Clean , quiet comfy bed.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Christiana • couple • us
10
Well run hotel and very helpful staff
Pros:

Well run hotel and nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Shivaram • couple • in
5
Pros:

Good location and staff

Cons:

Size of the room and bathroom. It's too damn small

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • au
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Tk1710 • couple • de
9
Pros:

Sehr sauberes Zimmer mit bequemen Betten gut ausgestattet. Sympathisches Personal. Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Fußläufig in 10min ins Zentrum von Christchurch.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee