James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotels
8.4 (9530 reviews)
147 The Terrace , Wellington , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic room quality
High parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including hair left in the room.
Service
9.33
Excellent service staff and prompt assistance.
Location
9.37
Great location, easy access to city.
Room Quality
7.32
Basic room quality with some dissatisfaction regarding views and comfort.
Amenities
8.35
Some amenities were good, but limited restaurant options mentioned.
Value for Money
7.31
Concerns raised about the high cost relative to the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Good breakfast with positive remarks but limited food options noted.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall average experience with certain aspects standing out positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:53

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
James Cook Hotel offers fully refurbished Executive King or Twin Rooms, providing a comfortable stay with modern amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and stunning city or harbour views.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Wellington, guests can easily explore popular attractions like Cuba Street and Courtenay Place within a short walk. Direct elevator access to Lambton Quay makes shopping and sightseeing a breeze.

Dining with a View
Indulge in delicious buffet or à la carte dining at the 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar while enjoying panoramic harbour views. For a more casual experience, Sojourn Café offers a contemporary menu with live piano music to elevate your dining experience.

Experience luxury and convenience at James Cook Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card.
Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.

Please note that nonrefundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: WLG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 50 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 9530 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Carolyn couple nz
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Alana solo_traveller nz
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kaye family_with_children nz
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple nz
6
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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natalie solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Great location in the city

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Alberto family_with_children nz
10
Pros:

Breakfast, location, room.

Cons:

nothing.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple nz
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Leah solo_traveller nz
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Waller family_with_children nz
8
Great stay - would definitely come again!
Pros:

Great hotel in the city - walking distance to all the attractions.
Clean
Friendly staff.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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eric solo_traveller nz
9
Overall very impressive. Stayed here decades ago so clearly maintaining it has been a focus.
Pros:

Everything worked perfectly. Meals were fine without having. Shower pressure really high, in terms of water conservation it could be reduced.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ben family_with_children nz
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller nz
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple nz
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lionel family_with_children pf
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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K.Aus solo_traveller au
7
Excellent location, but an average stay
Pros:

The location is excellent and made it easy to explore Wellington on foot. The staff we interacted with were friendly and welcoming, and check-in was quick and easy.

Cons:

The pillows were very uncomfortable, and the restaurant was disappointing. The food was average at best and seriously overpriced. We also overheard the manager repeatedly speaking negatively to the wait staff, who were all lovely, which made for an uncomfortable dining experience. On our second night our room was one towel short, which we only discovered after getting into the shower, so we had to make do. Overall, the stay was fine, but it didn't feel like great value for the price.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Phillip family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

Great breakfast, easy check in and easy parking.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Miriam couple nz
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children nz
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jono family_with_children nz
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Suzie solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Clean. Friendly staff. Great location 👌

Cons:

Parking to check in is tight and limited

2026-07-19 via Nuitee