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4.7 of 5 guest rating
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Classic King Room
26 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior King Room
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Junior Suite
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Classic Twin Room
40 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Super King
26 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Family Suite
69 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Classic Super King
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Junior Suite
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Twin Room
35 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Family Suite
63 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite
61 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified Christchurch hotel in Christchurch City Centre with fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Conference centre

A stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Cathedral Square and Chalice. This upscale hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from New Brighton Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 179
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free weekday newspaper
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 55
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 3

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Parking height restrictions apply

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36–36 for adults, and NZD 18–18 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 30.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Distinction Hotel
  • Distinction Christchurch
  • Distinction Christchurch
  • Distinction Christchurch Hotel Hotel
  • Distinction Christchurch Hotel Christchurch
  • Distinction Christchurch Hotel Hotel Christchurch

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark
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