James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 500 metres from Lambton Harbour. It features a fitness centre and a restaurant with harbour views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with en suite bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbour views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness centre on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbour views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tash
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is handy. Lobby is really beautiful. Parking is beside the hotel. Beds were clean. We were able to check in early which we were very grateful for.”
Vanessa
New Zealand New Zealand
“So close to motorway so we did not have to battle city traffic. They were also lenient with the parking times so we could walk Welly the next day and did not have to move the car”
Logan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean tidy rooms, friendly staff, excellent and convenient location”
Heather
New Zealand New Zealand
“Bed was insanely comfortable, slept so well. Location is superb, right by a woolworths metro and great shopping. Very clean and beautifully presented. Bar was comfy and classy, we had a fabulous stay, would recommend to anyone and will be back for...”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was clean tidy , staff were helpful and friendly”
Maria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spacious and central - close to a lot of shops, restaurants and the waterfront.”
Hima
India India
“Location to ferry terminal and main city centre. Well kept and good sized rooms”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“Knowing that the lift from the hotel takes you straight into the centre of town, next to the cake car, saves a lot of stair climbing :)”
Derek
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent location with lifts to the Main Street in Wellington. Room has a comfortable bed and desk to work from with loads of space to spread out. Very friendly staff who helped me to package up and send home some photography equipment I’d...”
Suzanne
Australia Australia
“Easy walking distance to sights, shopping and bus route.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Whitbys Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.

Please note that non-refundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.