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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Valet parking (NZD 35.00 per day)
Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Distinction Christchurch Hotel, in the city center, offers a quiet base for park exploration. Guests value the attentive staff, tour assistance, and luggage storage. The hotel features in-room WiFi, a bar for evening relaxation, and a gym to maintain fitness routines.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Junior Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Classic Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch City Centre, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Distinction Christchurch Hotel is in a shopping district. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting.
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14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 179 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 to 38 for adults and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 to 38 for adults, and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 35.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Christchurch Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Distinction Christchurch Hotel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Hagley Park. Chalice and Christchurch I-SITE are just steps away.

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