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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Botanic Gardens

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Buffet
Exterior
Concierge desk
Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of Wellington. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at one of two on-site restaurants, stay active at the gym, or relax with a coffee from the cafe. With free in-room WiFi and 2 bars to unwind in, you're sure to feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
$72 nightly
The total price is $83
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees

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Living area

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 646 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(167 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Papa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 42 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 4 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 7 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Long Bar on Brandon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitby’s Restaurant & Piano Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • Collective Coffee Shop & Co

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

At James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whitbys Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 269 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (NZD 30.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1972
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Whitbys Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sojourn Cafe and Bar - This café serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs NZD 30.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 30.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant.

What's the area around James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor like?

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a short 14-minute walk from Te Papa and 7 minutes' walk from Lambton Quay. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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