James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Botanic Gardens

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Gym
Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

Weekly housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
In-room childcare
Conference center
8 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Laundry facilities

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Why we love this property

Luxury city retreat

Located in the heart of the city center, this luxury hotel offers a perfect blend of urban sophistication and refined comfort.

Tasteful dining options

The hotel boasts 2 restaurants, a cafe, and 2 bars to satisfy dining preferences. A buffet breakfast kickstarts the day's culinary journey.

Perfect pillow menu

Sweet dreams await with blackout drapes and a pillow menu for total comfort. This luxury hotel offers 24-hour room service for midnight cravings.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Tomorrow

Oct 22 - Oct 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Premium Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

60 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

60 sq m
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King Suite with Harbour View

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

60 sq m
1 bedroom
Harbor view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Executive Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Pillow menu

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Terrace Room

Sleeps 2

Family Room

Sleeps 5

Terrace Room

Very good

Highlights

Terrace

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Pillow menu

24 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

Sleeps 4

Premium Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe Junior Suite

Sleeps 2

King Suite With Harbour View

Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

Sleeps 2

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$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

About the neighborhood

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 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

‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬4 min walk
‪Collective Coffee Shop & Co - ‬4 min walk
‪Frank's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪The Long Bar on Brandon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

At James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whitbys Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers.

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

- 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

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

- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Covered onsite self parking (NZD 35.00 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 bars/lounges
Restaurant
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
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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 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
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

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 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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

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 35.00 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.

Guests can rest easy knowing 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

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

National rating

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

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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 35.00 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 sailing, 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's an onsite restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant.

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. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.