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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Botanic Gardens
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Executive Twin Room
Buffet
Concierge desk
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
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  • Gym
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  • Parking available
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  • Bar
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  • Room service
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147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Popular LocationTe Papa14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCourtenay Place16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky Stadium3 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)17 min drive
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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

Junior Studio Suite, Harbour View

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Terrace Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Wellington

Located near the beach, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a walkable area in Wellington with good shopping. Te Papa and Carter Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St Paul's Cathedral and Old St Paul's. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wellington Zoo, or enjoy an event or a match at Sky Stadium. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Victoria University of Wellington - 8 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

  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Two Grey - Café, Bar & Eatery - ‬4 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)
  • A porter/bellboy, wedding services and 8 meeting rooms
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give good 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 size 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 EarthCheck – 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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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
For more details, 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

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.

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

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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James Cook Grand
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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 20 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on 7 Jul 2024 start from NZ$116.46, 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. Te Papa and Old St Paul's are also within 15 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1049 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1049 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1049 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1049 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1049 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

8/10 Good

MAYUE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortabled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The mattress was very soft and the shower head was very low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ayobola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a good stay, staff were lovely and helpful. Our room on the 17th floor was average, while it was clean - the bathroom was very run down and tired unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness
Despite Wellington welcoming and receiving tourists from overseas, the hotel remains provincial, catering just to locals. I asked for a electric outlet adaptor and they don’t have it to lend to the guests (maybe I got spoiled a couple of weeks ago while in Hong Kong, where the hotel provided 2 to every guest. Beware that the lobby is on the 6th floor…if you want to walk to the nice busy streets you have to take an elevator down….there are 2 elevators, one was being repaired so at the end, going back to the hotel we had to wait in line to get to the elevator - I felt as I was at an amusement park, waiting to get to the ride. Annoying. Last, as I entered the workout facility on the 16 th floor. there was a young boy (12 years or younger), using and banging heavy weights. No parental supervision. I told the boy to get an adult from his family if he wanted to use the facility. The boy left and came back with a hotel employee that stated he. Oils be there by himself. I tried to reason with the employee and explain the risks and liability the hotel has in case something happens to the young boy. The employee couldn’t care less ( I’m sure if the hotel checks with their insurer they will side with me). Routinely, if younger than 16 years old, to be in a hotel workout facility with weights and electric equipment as treadmills. you have to be accompanied by an adult - apparently not at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a couple of times and have never had any issues. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the James Cook many times before and I was on the 12th floor in a room that was very dark and the facilities were very dated. I would expect more for the price I paid and know they have better rooms as I have had them in the past . Also normally get a free drink but did it get this during this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024