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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property

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Buffet
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Cable Car
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, TSB Bank Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

King Suite with Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Terrace Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(192 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury hotel with bars, 9-minute walk to Botanic Gardens
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers 269 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 8 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Whitbys Restaurant – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sojourn Cafe and Bar – This café serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

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 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

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 path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 544 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1691 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The service is very good and the location is perfect for a day in Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position - easy walk to everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Checking in took far too long, taxi’s in the driveway taking up places for guests. The room was tidy and clean, didn’t have a mirror in the main room. The water pressure in the shower was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liberato

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Comfortable bed. Really clean. Great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinitha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Parking not great for a bigger vehicle. Stood at counter for long time waiting for service as no one was there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyndsey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Napier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking somewhere before you check in is very difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. There is a lift going down to Lambton Quay which is very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable room with a spacious bed and friendly courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient check in. Room great as always. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

RTLB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy and the room was cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff where exceptional. The room was quite and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very helpful, when we had to deal with flight cancellations due to weather, on 23/10/2025
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra-Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our overnight stay, the staff were great, very friendly, well dressed and very professional. I also had my first cocktail which was very nice thank you. We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for shopping and dining. Great service from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bettina, Hastings

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location easy to access when driving in to Wellington. Easy to walk around the city. Unexcpected extra cost for parking, but it was convenient. Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super place to stay when in Wellington. Check-in seamless and professional. Katey did a great job, Nothing to improve on here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable price,Clean and quiet room.Pretty good all round
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Everything you need for a night away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025