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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

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9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury 0508 283 858
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Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor
1 King Bed
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Observatory Deluxe Room
25 square metres
1 King Bed
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Royal Skylight Room
52 square metres
1 King Bed
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Prestige Room
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Prestige Skylight Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Victorian hotel, walk to Hagley Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

With a stay at The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Hagley Park and within a 5-minute walk of The Arts Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Riverside Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cashel Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury 8013

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1896
  • Conference space size (feet) - 269
  • Conference space size (meters) - 25
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Books
  • Water dispenser
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Art gallery on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Uncovered parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean
  • Filipino
  • Hindi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 49
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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

A cash deposit or credit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Parking height restrictions apply

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • The Observatory Christchurch
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We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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