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Fable Christchurch

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Fable Christchurch places visitors in the city's heart, blending luxury with eco-conscious design. Relax by the lobby fireplace after sightseeing or rejuvenate in the sauna. Its central location makes exploring easy, and the staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Superior Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King Room | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen Room | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1-bedroom Suite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

1-bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fable Christchurch

Luxury hotel located in Christchurch City Centre
Consider a stay at Fable Christchurch and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 420 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
This property's parking facilities have maximum vehicle dimensions of 16 feet (5 meters) length, 6.5 feet (2 meters) width, 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) height, and 2 tons in weight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides limited WiFi access up to 1 mbps for up to 4 devices per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

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
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Christchurch Rendezvous Hotel
Rendezvous Christchurch
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Fable Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Fable Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fable Christchurch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fable Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from New Regent Street, Isaac Theatre Royal, and Christchurch Tram. The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts and Cathedral Square are also within 5 minutes.

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