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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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Superior Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Super King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Super King

Highlights

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

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Superior Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Super King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪O.G.B - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, 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.

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 1.85 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 1.85 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.

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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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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 580 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice property that is close to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent staff all around. Soecial shoutout to tbe housekeeping staff they was so kind. I will be recommending this hotel to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Responsive helpful staff. Wonderful dinner in restaurant. Laundry facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay in Christchurch, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The location was good, very convenient for walking around the city. The staff were excellent and the stay was stress-free. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

An old hotel that had underwent upgrades and become a modern establishment but maintaining old school flavours. Large rooms and bathroom with jacuzzi. Central in location and walkable to all the attractions. Excellent hotel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

One of my favourite hotels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We had a great stay, walking distance to everything as it was right in the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great service by hotel, great access to shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Really helpful friendly staff - hotel was well situated for our purpose , we could walk to our venue and around the city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The room felt luxurious and was very clean. The check in process was easy and the staff were incredibly helpful with luggage and with finding ice. The valet parking was a bit expensive ($35NZD) and self parking is not an option. Overall the hotel is worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Comfortable stay and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Large comfortable family suite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Best property we have stayed at in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Very friendly and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

Could improve the cleaning and upkeep of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Modern hotel with quite nicely decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Simple clean hotel with good service. Only thing is no room slippers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Great place to stay comfiest and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

A great location with everything we needed in walking distance. Very comfortable beds. As a family of 5 we did have to call reception each day for towels as not enough were left. But they arrived very quickly when we did. Lovely staff. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Dry nice- great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024