2 Best Hotels in Christchurch, Christchurch and Canterbury

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

$$$$ | 14 Cathedral Sq., Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

This 11-floor, upscale, New Zealand--owned and -operated hotel is a postearthquake renovation with a contemporary design. It's an easy walk to all the main shopping and dining areas, with the acclaimed O.G.B. Bar next door. Expect the latest technology and top-quality bedding and room comfort.

Pros

  • Great soaking bathtubs
  • Plush slippers, toothbrush, and bathrobes
  • Valet parking at reasonable rates

Cons

  • Conference hotel, so can be busy
  • Overlooks the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral
  • Room lighting needs dimmer options
14 Cathedral Sq., Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
03-377–7000
Hotel Details
179 rooms
No Meals

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Heritage Christchurch

$$$$ | 28–30 Cathedral Sq., Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

Inside the beautifully restored Old Government Building built in 1913, with its sweeping central staircase and high ceilings, the Heritage has suites in an Italian High Renaissance Palazzo style complete with stained-glass windows and dark-wood paneling. It has sports facilities, a fitness center, a heated lap pool, sauna, spa, and the highly rated O.G.B. Bar on the ground floor.

Pros

  • Self-contained with kitchen and laundry
  • Decent spa and lap pool
  • Extremely comfortable beds

Cons

  • Short-term parking can be difficult
  • O.G.B. bar is always busy and can be noisy outside, especially in summer
  • Christchurch Cathedral and the square surrounding are under long-term restoration
28–30 Cathedral Sq., Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
03-983–4800
Hotel Details
42 suites
No Meals

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