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Map 147 The Terrace Wellington 6011 New Zealand 0508 283 858

Get an overview of this hotel4.5-star family-friendly hotel, walk to Wellington Waterfront

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting

You'll be centrally located in Wellington with a stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, within a 15-minute walk of St Paul's Cathedral and Old St Paul's.

This 4.5-star hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Botanic Gardens and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Carter Observatory.

Make yourself at home in one of the 268 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Grab a bite at Sojourn Cafe and Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Languages Spoken

  • English

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace Wellington 6011

Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from 01 November 2018 to 31 December 2020 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
The following facilities will be closed from 16 December 2018 to 09 February 2019 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 07 January:
  • Spa
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor features a full-service spa and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is a smoke-free property.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Full-service spa 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Conference space 
  • Spa treatment room(s) 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Meeting rooms 
  • Year Built 1972 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Computer station 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Spa services on site 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Long-term parking (surcharge) 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Concierge services 
  • Conference center 
  • Total number of rooms - 268 
  • Television in common areas 
  • Number of floors - 14 
  • Wedding services 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)  
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)  
  • Refrigerator  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Hindi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free weekday newspaper 
  • Phone 
  • Refrigerator 
  • Minibar 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Desk 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • Satellite TV service 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge) 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Number of bathrooms -  
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Pillow menu 
  • In-room childcare (surcharge) 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • LCD TV 

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Whitbys Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Sojourn Cafe and Bar - This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours nearby 
  • Golfing nearby 
  • Mountain biking nearby 
  • Golf lessons available nearby 
  • Kayaking nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby 

Spa Services

Absolute Bliss has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

The spa is open select days.

  • Hot stone massage 
  • Number of treatment rooms 3 
  • Couples treatment rooms 
  • Manicures and pedicures 
  • Body wraps 
  • Body treatments 
  • Body scrubs 
  • Facial treatments 
  • Ayurvedic treatments 
  • Massages 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

The property is renovating its guestrooms until December 2020 (completion date subject to change). For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types