Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Hotels
9 (1318 reviews)
14 Cathedral Square , Christchurch , nz
+64 3 377 7000

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Paid
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
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High prices for basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Some reviews mentioned mold in the shower and random furniture placement.
Service
9.99
Multiple comments praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10
The location was frequently highlighted as amazing and convenient.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were generally noted as spacious but with some complaints regarding furnishings.
Amenities
8.68
Valet parking and room service were perceived positively, but broken tiles were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.14
Some concerns about high prices compared to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Food quality was praised, but breakfast prices were considered high.
Overall Experience
9.68
General sentiment from most reviews expressed a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:30

Property Description

Sophisticated Urban Escape
The Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers a luxurious urban escape, blending sophisticated smarts with familiar warmth in the heart of the city.

Convenient City Location
Located just minutes away from key attractions like the Avon River, Botanical Gardens, and Christchurch Casino, our 4.5-star hotel is the ideal base for exploring the vibrant city of Christchurch.

Modern Amenities and Services
With 179 elegant rooms equipped with 55-inch Smart TVs, conference facilities for up to 200 delegates, a stylish restaurant & bar, covered valet parking, and free high-speed WiFi, we ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for all our guests.

Book your stay at the Distinction Christchurch Hotel for a truly exceptional experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.85% charge when you pay with a Visa/Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1318 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Peter • solo_traveller • nz
9
Trans alpine stop over.
Pros:

Location, size of the room and sound insulation.
Our meal in the restaurant was excellent.

Cons:

The breakfast was a bit average.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • nz
10
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Daniel • couple • au
10
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Barbara • couple • nz
10
Very happy to stay again
Pros:

Great location and lobby/bar

Cons:

All good

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • family_with_children • nz
5
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Not very good English. I asked about parking and they just said they would park the car. Then turns out we were getting charged $30 per time. No comms what so ever. Also a couple of other comms issues

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Van der Vliet • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Matthew • couple • au
9
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Kimberley • solo_traveller • au
8
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Shirley • family_with_children • nz
10
Luxury loved it
Pros:

Central and very very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • au
10
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christine • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • nz
5
Cons:

No sky or netflix

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • nz
9
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Lisa • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff the location the room the facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • nz
4
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Really small stuffy room with view over carpark bit tired expected more

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Daina • couple • nz
9
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Warton • solo_traveller • nz
1
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nunta • solo_traveller • th
9
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Maurice • extended_group • nz
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee