Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch
Property Information:
PLEASE NOTE:
Given the serious damage caused to Christchurch on 22nd February 2011 in the 6.3 magnitude earthquake, Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch has been closed and is set for demolition.
The demolition process is expected to take 10-12 months.
161 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch is conveniently positioned in central Christchurch and within easy walk of major attractions and business centres.
Because Christchurch is flat, getting around is easy, whether walking or cycling as well as having an extensive and reliable public transport system.
The Bus Exchange is located across from Hotel Grand Chancellor and provides easy access to all buses travelling different routes. Taxi’s and shuttles are always available and waiting to take you from the airport to the hotel and around the city. For a more scenic trip around the centre of Christchurch, board a vintage tram, stopping regularly at most of Christchurch’s major attractions.
The distance from the airport to the central city is approximately 20 minutes, 10km.
Restaurant & Bars
Indulge yourself in the relaxed atmosphere of Merchants restaurant which is open daily to guests and the general public. Merchants offers an extensive range of choices from buffet to a la carte to light meals all made from fresh local produce.
After a hard day there is no better place to relax and unwind than in the Exchange bar, adjacent to Merchants restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel. Enjoy a light snack, specialty coffee or pre dinner drink in an intimate setting. The Exchange bar with its cosy atmosphere is the ideal location to have a pre dinner drink, or meet friends before a big night at the casino. Alternatively, it is a relaxing venue for that late night coffee or nightcap.
Meetings & Events
Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch has the largest in-house
conference facility in the South Island and boasts professional, experienced
staff with comprehensive facilities, to make every event a complete success.
The hotel combines the comforts of a Qualmark rated, superior 4-star hotel with Christchurch's premier hotel meeting venue, providing conference space for up to 1,000 delegates and a variety of first class breakout rooms.
The venue, located on the 14th floor of the hotel, offers stunning views over the city and an abundance of natural light, which can be blacked out for audio-visual presentations. Options for venue layout, technical support, room theming and seating are very flexible and include access for vehicles and other large items.
Accommodation Information:
Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch offers 176 well-appointed and spacious guest rooms. Our standard rooms offer a choice of two queen size beds or one king size bed, whilst their superior rooms feature a king size bed and large living area.
Accommodation begins on the 15th floor of the building and offers quiet rooms with sweeping views over the city and Canterbury Plains to the snow capped Southern Alps.
Outstanding features of all guest rooms are their size, desk/work space, generous storage areas and natural light. The hotel also features 7 two bedroom and 4 one bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area.
Standard Queen
Two Queen size beds. mini bar, iron & ironing board, Sky TV and pay movies. Shower over bath. Rollaway for a third person avialable at $30.00 + GST per night.
Superior King Rooms
Spacious superior room with one King bed and one executive lounge suite which can be converted into a double bed. Iron, ironing board, sky TV & pay movies. Bathrobes in all superior rooms.
Standard King
One King bed. Mini bar, iron & ironing board. Sky TV & pay movies. Shower over bath
Location Information:
Leisure & Fitness
Conveniently located in the heart of Christchurch, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s nightlife and is within walking distance to all shopping and major attractions including the Avon River, Cathedral Square, Christchurch Casino, the Arts Centre and Art Gallery. Christchurch is also home to the International Antarctic Centre located at Christchurch Airport.
If sport is your thing, catch a game at Jade Stadium; home to the Canterbury Crusaders. If you need to keep fit, or feel like a swim, the Hotel Grand Chancellor is within a short walking distance to Centennial Swimming Complex. Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch now offers FREE access to Les Mills City Gym. Hotel guests need to see reception to obtain a voucher to present on arrival at Les Mills.
Catch a ride on the Gondola up 500m for 360 degree panoramic views of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, the Pacific Ocean coastline, Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps.
Board the TranzAlpine train as it traverses Canterbury farmlands, massive viaducts, spectacular gorges and river valleys on its way through the Southern Alps.
Christchurch has a fantastic public golf course in the heart of the business district. The golf course sits in Hagley Park, the third largest city park in the world and just a few minutes walk from the city centre and the Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch.
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