Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cuba Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Te Papa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Courtenay Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 42 min drive
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 4 min drive
Wellington Ngauranga Station - 7 min drive
Wellington Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Lazy Juan - 1 min walk
Thunderbird Cafe - 8 min walk
Boulcott Street Bistro - 2 min walk
Collective Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
About this property
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whitbys Restaurant, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Interislander Ferry Terminal. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
269 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (NZD 30.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Free use of nearby fitness center
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
8 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1972
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Weekly housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
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 select days.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.5 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
Parking
Covered self parking costs NZD 30.00 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
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.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Yes. Self parking costs NZD 30.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor like?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a short 12-minute walk from Cuba Street Mall and 14 minutes' walk from Te Papa. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 13, 2024
Lynnette
Lynnette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Great hotel and good value
Hotel in a great position with a lift down to Lambton quay. Room was spotless and refurbished. Breakfast had a good choice, staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again
Ronald
Ronald, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
James Cook hole review
Our only complaint was the coffee shop in the hotel was closed on Sunday
Kendall S
Kendall S, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
KM
KM, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 8, 2024
Freshen these rooms up!
Hotel room seemed very run down. Room Carpet was disgusting- worst we’ve seen in 45 yrs of extensive travel,curtains disintegrating . Lobby seemed nice ,staff was good and centrally located close enough to wharf.
dennis
dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were lovely, room was clean and fresh. Even experienced an earthquake
KIMBERLY
KIMBERLY, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Great hotel
This hotel never disappoints. Great location, rooms large, quiet and well appointed. Close to so many of Wellington's attractions.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2024
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
we would recommend this hotel - great location.
Great location - good parking - breakfast looked lovely , fresh and hot with plenty of choice - we just had the tea and toast option which worked well for us - rooms were ok and beds were comfy - everything we needed. We would recommend.
M
M, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 20, 2024
Adequate
Adequate without being memorable
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent place to stay.
We found it perfect in every way. Excellent and friendly staff. Well positioned for central Wellington and walking distance for everywhere else.
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
C L
C L, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Nova
Nova, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Awesome staff and excellent location
Had the Junior Suite next to Harbour View Lounge . Roomy and comfortable with a nice view . Location was awesome . Lift in lobby went straight down to Lambton Quay so was close to everything .
Service was excellent . The staff at desk, room service , cleaning , restaurant and bar were wonderful and the food was great. Would definitely stay again .
Only downside was the lack of a door on the bathroom . I know the toilet was in a separate room but it’s still a bit odd to not have a door for the bathroom . However it didn’t ruin our stay nor will it stop us from staying again .
Nova
Nova, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2024
Family weekend
This is a very convenient hotel in Wellington with accessible parking. The particular room was dated (but knew this from previous stays). It was clean and the shower was good with lovely Antipodes products in the bathroom. The air conditioning was noisy and it was difficult to hear television.
Brigid
Brigid, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great place to stay, transport is close and easy access to CBD
Owen
Owen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Lovely stay
Very comfortable stay. We had noisy neighbours (next room) in the early hours with shouting and slamming doors but obviously not the hotel’s fault. Room was lovely, shower pressure probably could use a little improving.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Very enjoyable stay
Great stay in the heart of the city. Excellent breakfast.
Amy
Amy, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
One of our rooms overlooked the service area and was very noisy. We would make sure we weren't in that room if we stayed again. The other room was very good.
LYNETTE
LYNETTE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
Warwick
Warwick, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 4, 2024
Mel
Mel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 2, 2024
Very central
Super great location for central city. Lovely staff and main areas. Room dated and tired. Bath with shower not easy to get in and out of and very low shower head. No plugs by the beds although plenty in room.