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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Enjoy breathtaking city views from the large window in this stylish room.
Guests can check in at the reception desk, surrounded by a polished floor and modern ceiling.
Experience the modern architecture of the James Cook Hotel, situated in the heart of the city.
Enjoy a convenient self-service dining experience with a wide selection of food and beverages.
Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, two additional beds, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is NT$2,223
NT$2,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large window, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchairs.

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

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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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and flat-screen TV.

Junior Studio Suite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two single beds with white linens and yellow pillows, a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV.

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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Two single beds with matching headboards, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a chair.

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(156 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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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 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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Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, two additional beds, and a comfortable seating area.

Executive Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and plush chair.

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 280 sq ft
  • 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Old Bank - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thunderbird Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boulcott Street Bistro - ‬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. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. 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 laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and childcare services

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

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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 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 business center
  • 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
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.5 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

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
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.

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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 2025/8/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on 2025/8/24 start from NT$2,223, 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 near the airport, 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. 760 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1527 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cher

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

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to our event location, an easy walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we needed. Junior Suite was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,room had a refurbishment so was lovely and ss usual excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in. Front of house staff were friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and location excellent for a Wellington visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy to lambton quay via elevator, check in was super quick! Buffet breakfast delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at James cook Hotel. My family really enjoyed it. 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle and Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is so central, parked out car and walked to where we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the staff for ensuring our stay was an enjoyable one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Po

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for transport Staffs is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable bed and excellent shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025