James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of Wellington. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at one of two on-site restaurants, stay active at the gym, or relax with a coffee from the cafe. With free in-room WiFi and 2 bars to unwind in, you're sure to feel right at home.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Gym
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Weekly housekeeping
Near the beach
2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Self parking
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
In-room childcare
Conference centre
8 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
For families (6)
Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Laundry facilities
Blackout curtains
The current price is NZ$134
NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Room options
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Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
60 sq m
Harbour view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premium Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
TSB Bank Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 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
At James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whitbys Restaurant, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and dinner. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travellers.
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
Special check-in instructions
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
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 on-site self-parking (NZD 30.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site 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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
8 meeting rooms
Conference centre
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 centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
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 curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 selected days.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
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
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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 that you 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 such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor like?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a short 14-minute walk from Te Papa and 7 minutes' walk from Lambton Quay. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Bed
Restaurant
Bathroom
Parking
Elevator
Food
Breakfast
What guests liked
The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of hot and cold choices, with many reviewers praising its quality and value. (32 reviews)
Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and available on site. (36 reviews)
The property's restaurants offer excellent food, good value, and friendly service. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 March 2025
Great Hotel in the city
Evan
Evan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
Excellent location and hotel facilities.
Gretchen
Gretchen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 March 2025
Comfortable venue
We stayed at rhe end of a road trip and J C provided a relaxing stay.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 April 2025
Fine accommodation for two nights, fairly small room for a twin double set up.
Hotel is basic but tidy, lifts were playing up so took a while to get back and forwards.
Fantastic location
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2025
Great location
Great Hotel, good location. Clean and comfortable.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 January 2025
Great stay, very helpful staff
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2025
Perfection
This is our go to for Wellington, the place is perfect, and staff amazing. Food is wonderfull and the choices of food is so good.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 February 2025
Nice central hotel
Amardip
Amardip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2025
Great
Bernie
Bernie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
This was a really good place to stay. It was quiet but still close to everything
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 January 2025
Great central location, friendly staff and good sized room for the four of us to share.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Absolutely amazing hotel... service was outstanding
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Great location and nice rooms
Rochelle
Rochelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2025
A very good stay in Wellington
A very good stay in a perfect location for playing in this lovely city!
One low mark: while the restaurant food was excellent, the service was very disappointing!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 January 2025
Great location
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Great place to stay. Easy access to shop's.
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 December 2024
Good convenient location
Nice hotel
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Hotel and location. Loved our stay there 🤗
Nyarie
Nyarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Located central to most things and staff very helpful
Juliett
Juliett, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Excellent overnight stay late check out. Great dinner in the restaurant.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Had a lovely stay, amazing room and service was brilliant.
Tania
Tania, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2024
Very convenient location and spacious modern room.
TANYA
TANYA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2025
Access to Harbour Lounge was awesome to come home to after a day of exploring or shopping.
Susanne
Susanne, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 January 2025
The property is in a good central location. Staff ate friendly and helpful