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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4-star property
14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 0508 053 286
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4.6 out of 5
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By a verified traveller on Sat 10 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Distinction Christchurch Hotel puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within steps of Cathedral Square and Chalice. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and has concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-star Christchurch City Centre hotel, attractions include Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour.

Classic King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$243* Per night/room 10 May - 11 May

Classic Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Classic Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Distinction Christchurch Hotel ratings based on 73 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 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 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Everyone (39) Couples (13) Family (9)
3 out of 5
When walked in had to wait to even be acknowledged by staff

Posted by on 10 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Dec. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very nice service at reception, warm check-in and simple check-out. Valet service $30 is good.

Posted by on 30 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Perfect location but the works in and around the city to repair buildings makes for a lot of noise. Not the property’s fault though.

Posted by on 14 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
We stayed in the Family suite and it was HUGE! Excellent location and the beds were super comfy. Would definitely recommend.

Posted by on 1 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Oct. 2023 by FOM

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us at Distinction Christchurch. We are pleased you enjoyed the family suite and the room it comfortably provides to sleep a family. We look forward to your return.Kind RegardsFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
We stayed with our 3 children in the family suite which was perfect and very roomy. Easy walks to restaurants, shopping, library and other sites. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and the food was delicious and great for kids also.

Posted by on 7 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Jul. 2023 by FOM

Thank you for such a positive review. We are glad we were able to meet your families’ expectations.Our Gumption restaurant strives to always provide exceptionable service and the team will be pleased at your feedback. We hope to see you and your family again in the future.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jul. 2023 by FOM

Thank you

5 out of 5
24/7 reception Reception and restaurant staff were lovely

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2023

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5 out of 5
Highly recommend. Very comfortable, clean, spacious and staff great. Very central and easy to get about

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2023

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About the Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Location 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the eco-certified Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (4.3 km / 2.7 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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: approximately NZD 36–36 for adults, and NZD 18–18 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 30.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Distinction Hotel
  • Distinction Christchurch
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Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark
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