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4.4 out of 5

Excellent!

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"Friendly staff, beautiful rooms, and amazing beds! " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 20 Dec 2020

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Christchurch awaits you at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. You'll find Theatre Royal a few steps away and Christchurch Casino within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center.

All 154 soundproofed rooms feature LED TVs with satellite channels, and you can enjoy WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. Minibars provide refreshments, and in-room dining is easy with amenities like refrigerators and round-the-clock room service. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries, while pillowtop beds and down comforters invite a good night's rest. Safes, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards are also available.

The restaurant, The Square Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Other amenities include a fitness center, WiFi in public areas, and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 4.5-star Christchurch City Centre hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Canterbury Museum and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Riccarton House.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

AU$134* Per night/room 25 Feb. - 26 Feb.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square ratings based on 177 Verified Reviews

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0

Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0

Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0

Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0

Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

5 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 15 Jan. 2021

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5 out of 5

Friendly staff, beautiful rooms, and amazing beds!

Posted by a verified traveller on 20 Dec. 2020

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4 out of 5

Staff were excellent. Bathroom door was an issue kept closing and locking.

Posted by a verified traveller on 9 Dec. 2020

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4 out of 5

fantastic central location. the only negative was instant coffee in-room only, I would have expected better.

Posted by Karen, from Auckland on 6 Dec. 2020

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 8 Oct. 2020

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 10 Sep. 2020

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5 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 9 Sep. 2020

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3 out of 5

The room needed Maintance. Parking was frustrating

Posted by a verified traveller on 30 Aug. 2020

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5 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 19 Aug. 2020

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4 out of 5

Room was clean, staff were friendly and attentive. Not sure we like the bathroom sinks almost in the longeroom.

Posted by Marc, from Auckland on 18 Aug. 2020

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About the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Location 50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

Renovations + Closures

Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. For a fee, parking is available. This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

1 building
154 guestrooms or units
13 levels
3767 sq ft of conference space
350 sq m of conference space
Built in 2009
Dining venue
Bar or lounge
Deli
Ski equipment rentals
Business center (24 hours)
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

Family property
Soundproofed rooms
Snack bar/deli
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired Internet access - surcharge

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

Airport: Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) (10.3 km / 6.4 mi)
Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (4.4 km / 2.8 mi)
Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers 154 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Pillowtop beds
Minibar
In-room dining (24 hours)
HD television
Satellite channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Down blanket
Shower
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Housekeeping (daily)
Local calls (free)
Hair dryer
Safe
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout drapes
Sound-insulated rooms
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ensuite bathroom
Unique furnishings
Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.

The Square Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts credit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer and cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Security system
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available for guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are not in place
Contactless check-in is available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are available
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
No gap period between guests' stays
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are not compulsory at the property
Contactless food service / room service is not available
Reservation is not required for facilities on site
Mobile key entry is not available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: NZD 32 per person (approximately)
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.