James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Concierge desk
Buffet
Exterior
Executive Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

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147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(172 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury hotel with bars and a fitness center
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 8 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Whitbys Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sojourn Cafe and Bar - This café serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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