Located near the beach, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a walkable area in Wellington with good shopping. Te Papa and Carter Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St Paul's Cathedral and Old St Paul's. Traveling with kids? Make time for Wellington Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Sky Stadium. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and concierge services
Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 269 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and childcare services
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Sojourn Cafe and Bar
Whitbys Restaurant
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room babysitting
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Weekly housekeeping
Business services
8 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site
More
14 floors
2 buildings
Built in 1972
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a NZD 100 cash bond must be paid at check-in.
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
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We had a wonderful weekend and as I was celebrating my 60th Birthday they made it very special by leaving us a birthday platter in our room.
We stayed at the Hotel because my son stayed a few weeks before and he recommended it.
thankyou very much
We had a junior suite on the top floor and it was worth the extra money. Great view and large room with nice bed. Included access to the lounge with snacks, coffee and non alcoholic drinks. Would recommend as a place In Wellington
We stayed 4 nights. The hotel is pretty old, with only basic amenities. We were given a room on the second floor, making it pretty noisy from the constant traffic. The housekeeping didn't do a good job. Didn't even refill the soap, shampoo and conditioner. The only good thing is it exits to Lambton Quay and very close to all the stores, cable car and buses. I would pay more to stay at a much nicer hotel next time.
Marina
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
kunihiro
Travelled with family
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This room is really spacious and excellent for family travelers.