Christchurch City Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1892 reviews)
699 Colombo Street , Christchurch , NZ

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy from traffic
Breakfast expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Overall sentiment mentioned repeated instances of cleanliness and comfort.
Service
9.16
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Excellent central location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are reported to be clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.68
Good amenities were mentioned, though breakfast had mixed reviews.
Value for Money
8.14
Some guests felt breakfast was expensive for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Breakfast buffet has been criticized but other dining options were praised.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall positive experience despite a few criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:56

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Christchurch, Christchurch City Hotel offers convenience and comfort for your stay. With a range of amenities and services, this hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Rooms with City Views
The hotel features air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern facilities such as flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and comfortable bedding. Some units even offer stunning city views, providing a unique and memorable experience for guests.

Convenient Facilities and Activities
Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, access free WiFi, and unwind at the on-site bar. For those looking to explore the city, the hotel offers bike hire and is close to popular attractions like Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park.

Experience the best of Christchurch at Christchurch City Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable and enjoyable visit.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1892 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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yan • couple • cn
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Darcy • couple • au
9
The best place to stay in Christchurch city.
Pros:

Great location to access central CHCH by foot, helpful and friendly staff - great restaurant and cocktails on site and plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Cons:

Not a dislike, but the parking was a 2-3 minute walk. The venue had an arrangement that made the parking payments easier and cheaper - this is an ideal place to stay if you're not renting a car.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nz
8
Comfortable.
Pros:

Location, newness

Cons:

Cramped bathroom. No Sky sport channels by default on TV. Had to use iPad and not able to cast to TV.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • ca
8
Excellent location for exploring on foot
Pros:

Location is excellent. Easy bus ride to and from the airport. Central location meant no need for a car to take in the central sights. Top-floor restaurant for breakfast was great. Food was good.

Cons:

The room was very spacious but the space was underutilized. It could have used another chair or a sofa (there was ample room).

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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jim • couple • au
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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mamode • couple • fr
9
Super
Pros:

Très bien placé.
Personnel aimable, accueillant.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • nz
8
Really great hotel and good location. Gorgeous rooftop bar with good cocktails.
Pros:

Beautifully clean and nice decor.

Cons:

No gym

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • jp
10
大変満足。定宿にしたい。
Pros:

立地がいいのに、静か。スタッフがフレンドリー。朝食が美味しい。

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • couple • nz
10
Excelent quality/price
Pros:

Super close to everything!
Big room , clean and tidy

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Johnston • couple • nz
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pip • solo_traveller • nz
5
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. Staff were pleasant.

Cons:

My room didn't have a window and it felt dark. It needs better lighting.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • nz
10
Great location, and rooftop bar.
Pros:

The rooftop bar/breakfast room was really nice. Not hot enough to sit outside but a very nice space.

Cons:

Parking not on site, but only a block away. Cost $10 per exit if purchased from hotel.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tomoko • couple • jp
10
便利で清潔感のあるホテル
Pros:

朝食が、美味しい。立地がバスターミナルから近く、安全な街中である点。

Cons:

ない

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • couple • au
8
Loved it
Pros:

Location and size of room

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location and friendly staff
Pros:

It was a good location, room was clean, staff friendly. There was an issue with the bedding which was instantly resolved by housekeeping.

Cons:

The taking of credit card details incase of damages? Not advised prior to booking and payment.
Breakfast not great, cold baked beans? Salad with balsamic vinegar, fatty bacon..I wouldn't recommend! Not at all an English Breakfast...
A good location however, as it's located in the centre of town there was a lot of road noise throughout the night, would benefit from some decent soundproofing?

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nz
5
Cons:

Several rubbish trucks collecfted rubbish from the rear of the property where my room was in the middle of the night. This woke me up and resulted in a poor nights sleep.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • au
9
Excellent,good breakfast,top class restaurant
Pros:

Good location in heart of city

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee