The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5 star property

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Experience the vibrant cityscape from a unique vantage point, with breathtaking views of diverse architectural styles and bustling streets below.
Two large beds with white linens and accent pillows, a mounted TV, and a small desk with a chair.
Enjoy a casual dining experience with a view of the outdoors at our bar, featuring a bar counter and comfortable seating for socializing.
Experience the unique architecture of this urban hotel, featuring a rooftop terrace with palm trees and a distinctive rounded corner.
Relax in a spacious interior with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the street outside.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Corner Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, a 6-minute walk from Cathedral Square and 13 minutes by foot from Hagley Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Christchurch Public Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Em - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stranges Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

Art Deco hotel in Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 19 per day (951 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Muse Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel
The Muse Christchurch Boutique Art Hotel
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Christchurch
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel Christchurch

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 309 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was well appointed and presented. Much appreciated the daily room servicing. The breakfast provided from the dainty cafe downstairs was super delish. Overall a wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend in Christchurch

The muse is a beautiful hotel to visit. Great location and really quiet. Make sure you grab breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful central hotel.

Beautiful hotel in the centre of town. O sure about parking as we arrived by train. The room was spotless and modern. Amazing shower and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night and we loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy room, clean and a central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Taryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Room decor was beautiful. Curtains didnt work which was annoying & no room service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights Feb 2025. Hotel is in a good location for access to the centre but there is a lot of building work nearby including the new stadium. Drop off parking bays are available for 5 mins but no hotel parking. There are a lot of paid for parking options nearby. Breakfast is provided as a credit for the cafe within the hotel but we found this was a good option. Would like to thank Layla on reception who helped with baggage and was always willing to answer our questions. Plus she has a lovely smile!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location here and the staff were friendly. However we stayed a Saturday night and the music from the rooftop bar was pretty loud in our room until after 1am. We were on the 5th floor. Sunday night didnt hear anything so pick your days to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location as right need to trams and the bus interchange
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dainty cafe and Pink Lady rooftop bar were great in addition to the awesome hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely decorated and clean room with amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern/hip Hotel

Modern hotel, unique with a wonderful view and location.The Hotel member Charles was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful spot in Christchurch!

I had an easy checkin and such a wonderful view from my room! Comfortable stay and easy to get anywhere in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phonphan

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025