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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury Wellington hotel in Wellington CBD with 2 restaurants

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Living area

Suite

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

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, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Terrace Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

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, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 12 min walk
  • Te Papa - 14 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 16 min walk
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thunderbird Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boulcott Street Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Te Papa
Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a lift
  • A porter/bellboy, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 269 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and childcare services

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

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 30 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 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 for adults and from NZD 17.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on 23 Feb,2025 start from S$90.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Self-parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night.

What time is check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral and Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's and Te Papa are also within 15 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1339 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Nice hotel with convenient location to main attractions and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Great stay thanks team 😃
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Great stay, very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Easy access from the motorway with convenient parking during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Great location down to waterfront shops and restaurants just a short walk Staff really helpful room was nice and quiet thanks say again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Excellent friendly reception and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great location - everything we wanted was close by and convenient. Helpful staff. A really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

This was a really good place to stay. It was quiet but still close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

I enjoyed my stay. Easy walking distance to waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Great central location, friendly staff and good sized room for the four of us to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Absolutely amazing hotel... service was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W

The bed was so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaspreet Singh

Excellent location, great staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Great place to stay. Easy access to shop's.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Perfect position for what we wanted to do. Lovely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Excellent overnight stay late check out. Great dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Great location with elevator access to Lambton Quay. Our room was clean and had everything we needed, and the lounge access was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rossi

The property is in a good central location. Staff ate friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Centrally located with easy access to Lambton Quay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margi

The hotel staff were very welcoming. It was easy to find and well located. Rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025