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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Botanic Gardens

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Concierge desk
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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Buffet
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of Wellington. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at one of two on-site restaurants, stay active at the gym, or relax with a coffee from the cafe. With free in-room WiFi and 2 bars to unwind in, you're sure to feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$529
HK$614 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Why we love this property

Luxury city retreat
Located in the heart of the city centre, this luxury hotel offers a perfect blend of urban sophistication and refined comfort.
Tasteful dining options
The hotel boasts 2 restaurants, a cafe, and 2 bars to satisfy dining preferences. A buffet breakfast kickstarts the day's culinary journey.
Perfect pillow menu
Sweet dreams await with blackout drapes and a pillow menu for total comfort. This luxury hotel offers 24-hour room service for midnight cravings.

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

King Suite with Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(172 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 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 the area

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Papa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 12 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 42 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 4 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 7 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop & Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Long Bar on Brandon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

At James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whitbys Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 269 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (NZD 35.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1972
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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 selected days.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs NZD 35.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 35.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant.

What's the area around James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor like?

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a short 14-minute walk from Te Papa and 7 minutes' walk from Lambton Quay. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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