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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a fitness center

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Concierge desk
Buffet
Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,381
NT$2,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Room options

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Living area

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 646 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(163 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Papa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arabica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Te Papa
Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and 8 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking, and central location
Room features
All 269 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 percent 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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
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

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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

As of 2025/8/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on 2025/9/14 start from NT$2,381, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Self parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night.

What time is check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral, and Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's and Te Papa are also within 15 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 527 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1565 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, so convenient for walking around Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
Always a good stay at James Cook. Easy access from the motorway and down to Lampton Quay!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the access to amenities and closeness to central Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff and Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking convience, clean and easy access to main shopping area and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dining- best buffet. Staff- friendly Hotel-affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, breakfast delicious, enjoyed our stayed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Cable Car and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel. Breakfast up stairs is amazing. Best coffee of the trip, try the mocha from the machine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my stay of choice for business in Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Rooms must have been refurbed since last stay some time ago, nice rooms and perfect for our stay. Walkable and parking, makes it a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good fast check in and service for a very last minute booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a lift to Lambton Quay. Nice friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

D L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to eat and rest after the Interislander trip. Very comfortable, invigorating. The dining was divine and my wife adored the Antibodes products, which were superb in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable. Food very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff checked us in early and were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed quiet room. Easy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good rooms and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi-Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, friendly syaff

Great hotel in a great location. Friendly staff good breakfast, nice hotel bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated for us walking in from Lambton Quay… great breakfast, spacious rooms and very helpful, polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Becks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoed our stay as always so accessible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025