Reviews of Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. (Hotel) in Christchurch (Canterbury).
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Reviews of Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
S. B.Amazing rooms, perfect location, super attentive staff. Unfortunately let down by dangerous showers which fluctuate between hot and scalding while you shower. Very concerned a child will be burnt one day, refused to shower our child in it for that reason. Management did listen and told us would be fixed, so fingers crossed they follow through.
E. P.Had our Christmas Work dinner here on Friday 3rd December. Staff were so lovely and friendly and the environment they had created for our party was lovely. The buffet was delicious and they delivered on everything they said they would. All the meat was hot and extremely tasty. The salads were so pretty to look at and also very tasty. One thing I would suggest is that the dessert was brought out after we had had the buffet. Not sitting out for the whole night while we were having our drinks at the beginning of the evening. All in all I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who asked. And would book another Christmas dinner here again! Thankyou Novotel - well done.
D. W.Excellent position in the heart of the CBD next door to the cathederal. Friendly staff, nice airy and bright rooms that are clean and tidy. Breakfast was resonable, nothing stunning. Would stay again here on my next trip to Christchurch
B. B.I hope they still offer Buffet Breakfast because it was amazing! Very handy location to the City. Customer Service was friendly and the room we stayed in was lovely.
J.Beautiful hotel, polite staff and amenities excellent for holding conferences, meetings etc
c.Lovely, central city place to stay. Food was amazing and can cater for those who have Coeliac disease.
T. M.Pretty OK hotel the rooms are comfortable and serviced daily. Restaurant evening meals were average but breakfast was excellent with a great selection of continental and cooked breakfast. I would stay again and very handy to anywhere in Central Christchurch..
A. S.Clean rooms, fast and lovely service. Staff went above and beyond to help out. Great place to stay, super central, most things within walking distance. Would come back to stay again for sure
Y.Really enjoyed their Christmas lunch. Good food and well organized.
T.Nice hotel, would have been better If there was free wifi.
L.Fabulous food, great atmosphere, comfy beds and good showers. A definite must stay for Christchurch
G.Stayed here for 1 night on the 31st May21.
Nice complex with very helpful, friendly and courteous staff.
All staff I dealt with in one small way or another, including domestic staff, were very professional and represented the place well.
The room (9th floor) was clean and fresh and again, could not be faulted.
For the evening meal in the restuarant I had the lamb rump.
The lamb was absolutely cooked beautifully and the flavors were excellent, my only gripe would be the size of the meal. Could have been a little more on the plate and this was the same comment I heard from work colleagues staying here as well.
Overall very good though.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
J. L.Great location, rooms a little dated, water temp in shower very hard to manage, marked/stained carpets. Nice staff and easy check in/out. Insanely priced wifi, but free if you sign up to accor hotels database.
T.Bedrooms need a refurbishment and the rain shower head don't have pressure at all. Called reception for that and nothing was done. The shower at Ibis across the street is better and is half the price
k.Great place for an amazing meal friendly staff and fantastic atmosphere
J.Large rooms. Quiet and comfortable space.
D.Comfortable place to stay in the inner city, very close to shops and cafes.
S. M.Nice room. Really enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant. The food was excellent, the staff very attentive and just lovely to deal with
L.Normally Novotels are a good place to stay. Not convinced with this one though...
Odd room layout: basin outside of the bathroom is rather inconvenient if you share with a workmate. The toilet doors are strange slide doors that do not have a handle... The shower goes hot or hellfire hot and will directly use the rain shower head instead of the handheld...
The bedding is lazy and I feel unhygenic, as they just slapped a top sheet on the mattress, then one under the duvet and one on top. If you are a restless sleeper like me, you end up struggling those sheets away and sleeping on the bare mattress and under a bare duvet... Not sure, how many guests before me had that struggle and I'm not sure I want to know...
In the corner of the room is a big nice floor lamp. When I tried to turn it on, it turned out it was not plugged in. But then, there is no socket in that area of the room at all, so the lamp is just a frustrating bit of design...
The people working there are lovely though and did apologize for our phone not working and the fact that you have no free WiFi ($10/night)...
I expect different standards from a Novotel!
K.Great location, excellent service, great breakfast and great price.
J.Friendly staff . Easy access to central Christchurch . Great views from room .
K.Perfect location for main central city highlights. Rooms are bare minimum space but perfectly adequate, clean and comfortable. Breakfast, dining, bar area pleasant and all staff including reception and housekeeping very polite, attentive and smiling.
M.First, the gym I saw on level 3 looked nothing like the photo showing on their site. So someone needs to confirm that. Second, nice room, good layout and comfortable and clean. Third, avoid the inhouse restaurant. You order a steak, you get a steak. No fries, no salad. Those are 'extras'. So $47 later I have a meal. Given the steak was $29 i was surprised how poor quality the cut was. I, and others i watched, had trouble cutting what was supposed to be a prime cut. My colleagues had trouble getting breakfast. Like, wait one hour trouble. So i suggest that eating out is both cost and time effective. Rooms are quiet and not too much noise from nearby rooms or punters in the corridors.
A. T.Lovely dinner in restaurant although we were quite surprised at the number of dishes (entrée, mains and dessert) on the menu that were 'no longer available'. Maybe better for our waistlines but would have been nice to try the other dishes 😀
D.Staff were pleasant and friendly. Rooms could use a refresh though.
G. W.Pretty good hotel stay - great location, breakfast next door in library cafe. Bed comfortable, shower ok.
R.Amazing staff and location. The hotel is very clean and the beds are so comfortable. Breakfast is good and parking is available next door.
E. K.Very nice rooms and modern hotel, good service. I did not like, however, that they charged piecemeal for everything - I've gotten used to breakfast being extra, but internet and parking was just a bit much. For how much the room was per night I wouldn't expect the nickel and diming in addition. Honestly, we did like the room a lot, but the value for the money was questionable.
G.Great bar. Nice place to meet friends
V. F.Good location, room was clean, bed was comfortable.
Weird bathroom layout, noisy air conditioning, generally a bit run down.
L. B.My husband and I came to this hotel and I was not feeling the best when we arrived. we went out for a walk and I unfortunately had to return to the hotel quite quickly and as I returned, the concierge Kush was amazing he helped me so much and followed up after I got to the room and personally brought me some dry ginger ale (because that was all I could keep down) lt was such personal service. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and quiet we had a lovely stay it was even better when I wasn’t feeling like rubbish.
R.Great centrally located hotel! The breakfast selection is also fantastic, and the wine pours are very generous 🍷
D.Beds are great, but whoever designed the bathrooms should be fired. Not my favorite place to stay in Christchurch
R. N.Loved the hotel and their service. Nice and modern room completed with perfect restaurant. We have a small kid in the restaurant they have TV with headset. It was the best and most relaxed dinner we ever had since we had our kid. It's really great idea!
Staff are friendly and the location is great. Just walking distance to shops and restaurants and also a paid parking just next to the hotel which you can park from I think 6:00 pm until 10:00 am the day after for around $8.00
A. E.The stay was very pleasant. The room was orderly and quiet. The staff were very prompt and accommodating. They resolved how the rooms was to be paid for as there was a mix up between my personal account and the corporate account. This was done very efficiently and professionally. After hours room service was very much appreciated as my day was packed to the point of not being able to stop for a bite to eat.
g.Beautifully clean, warm and welcoming. I was missing my remote and reception rushed one up so I could watch TV. The lamb shank from their restaurant was the best I ever tasted.
R.Excellent establishment, friendly and helpful staff and good quality accommodation and food. They have created a friendly and inviting place to stay in a great location!
T.Not as sharp on the service as expected foods good though
G. E.Excellent conference facilities and amenities. Very helpful and friendly staff, great catering. Would highly recommend and will return.
K.Lovely touch with Happy Birthday truffles in room
M.The staff were amazing, the bed was super comfy and it's a nice central quiet location. The room was very poky and an unusual layout. Very disappointed in the cooked breakfast. It was cold, considering we got there right on 6.30 a.m. otherwise it was quite a nice place to stay.
U. P. E.Love it here! I hosted (emceed) a wedding reception tonight for my friends JanMike and Katia DeLeon and you guys provided us with great quality service! I really appreciate the fact that your staff are very friendly and helpful! Special thanks to Eddie (food and beverage supervisor) and the one who prepared the room and tables etc! Thank you!
C.Because the staff was extremely friendly and most helpful, I stayed for 3 nights the breakfast was plentiful, the meals in the restaurant were all great 6 persons.
D.Clean and Modern. The staff is extremely friendly and go out of the way to help you. Feel
Like I have a private concierge. Service is better than a lot of 5 stars hotel.
Location is perfect. Walkable distance to most attractions and next to tram stop.
Parking is plentiful (offstreet parking $6/day)
Will come back
K. H.My partner and I stayed here for one night as we were traveling through, after driving around the block 3 times we had to go into the front desk to ask how to get into the carpark, turns out you just drive across the foot path to access their drive way?!
The staff were ok for what little dealings we had with them, the room was clean although when I pulled the covers off the bed the next morning I did notice there was some dried up blood on the duvet (too old and brown to be ours) and could have done without the arrogant guest running and jumping in the Hall- that's obviously not the hotels fault but still annoying none the less
We also had the breakfast buffet the next morning, there is a very good range of options but most of the cooked items were cold or luke warm at best.
K. F.First of all, I am very happy with the quick check-in and check-out as I paid my stays in advance. It saves me a lot of time.
Second, I have paid the in advance and non refundable two nights stays which including breakfast buffet. However, when I visit the restaurant for my breakfast, the staff advised my room number was not on the list. Does it mean I only have one day breakfast for my two day stays?
Third, although I am not the picky type of person but the breakfast buffet food quality was quite poor. There were not much options and the food seem like been putting there for awhile already. Sausages were so dry and hard. The breakfast does not worth that much of money to be honest.
Forth, the phone set in the room was quite old. I understand that customers do not use the phone quite often but I believe it is time to update it to a better version as I can tell the phone is an antique. I think phone with line connected will have better connection and sound compare to wireless handset.
At last, overall I was satisfied with my stay. Another question, why there is no complimentary drink bottle offer? My stays at other Le Club Accorhotels had offers the complimentary drink bottle in the room.
K.Nice rooms with excellent views. Nice restaurant with great staffs who look after you. Location is also good. Enjoyed the food and views from the room.
J. L.The hotel is well located and easy to access.The rooms are fine clean and good size.The bathroom layout is frustrating due to the basin being in the room rather than separate and in the bathroom.
The restaurant is average in this hotel.
Even as a member I did not risk a meal at dinner time as lat time i was disappointed.
I had the breakfast and while the cold options are standard fare the hot was not hot and really needs to be improved.
T.Arrived late and we were greeted by a friendly staff at 1am. Service is very good as well and they gave us the rooms early as well as a late checkout. Room was very good although we do struggle with the concept of wash hand basin outside the bathroom. Got a complimentary upgrade which was fantastic.
R. L.First timer in NZ and we were pleased with the warm welcome by the staff at Novotel. The rooms were however smaller than our expectation. But the gentleman at the check in was kind enough to get interconnecting rooms for the six of us. Breakfast was great. Love the juicer where we could make a fresh version of our own choice.
The management has been also very responsive and cooperative in assisting with Hertz as the concierge scratched our rented car when parking it.
I.Wonderful Experience. Staff are excellent and the hotel does a good job of looking after regular travelers.
Hotel sets a good standard for Platinum Le Club members.
My Room was upgraded to a suite that overlooks much of downtown Christchurch from a private rooftop deck. Clean room, with spacious living area.
The Room was ready early and I received a text welcome. This was great as one of my meetings were cancelled so I had somewhere to go.
Excellent location. Within walking distance of much of the Christchurch City Centre.
D. W.Effortless check in. Got free upgrade in recognition of my loyalty (30th stay so probably 75 nights) - very much appreciated. Complimentary drink as member. Hotel very well located. Parking not ideal as valet parking expensive & adjoining Wilsons car park is flooded when it rains. Hotel restaurant ok though it would in my opinion be better pitched at lower level than what it tries to do with some of main courses very expensive.
M. S.Not bad place to stay.. especially the view over the old cathedral. But, this is a modest hotel service and facilities. I kept wondering why they did service my room but didn't refill my complementary water and coffee!! I didn't asked as I was leaving the day after.. also, toilet position is very strange! It is not comfortable at all..
r. c.Overall very satisfactory. Room was well appointed. Heating system worked well. Great view.
James on the front desk was very helpful and good at relating to guests.
Fridge in our room 1102, was faulty, may well have been a known issue? One of our cans of coke exploded as it froze and one of the glass bottles in the door also cracked and exploded. Fridge was set for 2, which seems normal, but obviously the thermostat was not operating correctly.
We reported this as it was a H and S issue, anyone cleaning out the fridge could mistake the glass fragments for ice and receive a cut to their hand. The first guy on the desk was just fine, but the more senior guy was asking Kaye dumb questions ... like "did we play with the thermostat settings". really??
The fridge is faulty and has exploded some of its contents, and we just need it dealt with.
The fridge was cleaned and then left turned off. We had another night to stay, so would have been nice to get the fridge repaired or a replacement fitted.
Anyway all was quieter and no further explosions in the fridge.
Nice place to stay. restaurant is good. Front of house staff are excellent. Food well prepared and presented.
Very nice location in the central city. Made a great base for our adventures. Worth putting on your go to list :)
All the best
Rob
P.Well looked after as always I’ll be back
T.The hotel is comfortable in a city struggling for vacancy. We chose it mainly because it was newly opened this year and the decor appealed to us. Nice to see some life returning to the CBD but I felt it was rather eerie at night. The surrounding after the earthquakes is quite amazing with all empty buildings and shops.
M. G.Staff were very courteous and friendly. The hotel presented nicely and my room overlooked the Cathedral, but the room layout was strange, especially the bathroom/vanity/wardrobe area and the bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. The breakfast was lacking in many ways and extremely disappointing consider the amount charged for it - I could have got a better $15 meal at a local cafe, with a barista coffee.
S.The hotel is perfectly fine for a few days stay. The location was close to the botanical gardens, perfect for a morning walk, with city restaurants within walking distance. Breakfast was the usual fare, the buffet would benefit from offering more vegetable options and a better quality of gluten free bread. The room shower glass panel needs to be longer or a glass door needs to be added to avoid flooding the bathroom. Overall, I'd choose Novotel anytime.
R. K.We stayed at the Novotel Christchurch for just one night. But the moment we entered the hotel, we got a very warm welcome from the staff, they were so so friendly, we loved New Zealand right away ( our first time in NZ).
Rooms were spacious and we got a cathedral view, which was really nice. Unlike other Novotel, as a gold member they gave us a cheese platter.... which was GREAT!
Restaurant.... food, ambience and staff was amazing..... just wished we had one more night...
Thankyou for the warm welcome....
K. M.Was very comfortable, clean and staff amazing..
The breakfast was like something from a movie.. also clean organised and an absolute treat to experience.. No need to go out for breakfast... juicer is a great idea..
I have worked in hospitality all my life and this manager has got it right!!!
I'm often found to be a huge critic unintentionally but it was definitely nice to experience this beautiful setting..
Sets the bar for the rest of the accommodation in Christchurch..
We will be back...
Can I recommend doing a famil..
C.staff fantastic after late arrival after a big day and did more than asked for to facilitate early morning travel. Even forwarded our baggage to another hotel since they were booked out for the next night.
Wonderful rooms, breakfast, etc. Will be back when next in Christchurch.
E.Ok, slightly above average. Staff very nice, room design with open sink access to bedroom a little weird but works. Rooms are small, but quiet. I guess because nothing happens in NZ, it's a quiet place.
Internet is very slow and annoying, always have to re-login every 300mb. Hotel restaurant quite expensive and low quality. Room service expensive and low quality meals. I don't know, I'm happy work paid for it I guess.
J. H.Overall we had a good stay at this Novotel and the location in the city is great. Breakfast was fantastic and so was customer service. Had a nice room on the 13th floor overlooking the Port Hills and Cathedral. I didn't find the pillows on the bed comfortable which resulted in a sore back and neck for a few days, but I did end up replacing my pillow with a different one. There was a bit of a dispute on check out as to whether our dinner was prepaid as it was an add on to a package I had purchased so the system wasn't showing it clearly and the receptionist wasn't adequately trained to check. This was a bit frustrating but after 10 minutes and a call to the manager the receptionist did confirm the meal was prepaid and so we got there in the end.
T.Facilities at hotel was good. Wine waiter needs some education in the finesse in pouring and not banging bottle on the glass each time, and following up on needs. It's great to see a hotel back in the central city. I will come back at the same hotel in february.
T.Ideal location for sight-seeing. The bar area was busy and service was very good when we popped in after our evenings out. The staff were all very helpful and made you feel very welcomed. We did the Alpine Safari and we felt it was ok for the price we paid.
A.I stay in a lot of hotels and staying at Novotel Christchuch has exceeded my expectations. I not only stayed in the hotel but also used the function room for a corporate event. This was my first visit to NZ and I was blown away. My room was immaculate, the food was awesome and the staff could not do enough to help me. They were genuinely pleasant, knowledgeable and well presented.
R. P.Stayed 6 nights. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Ate most dinners in the restaurant and pre-dinner drinks in the bar, and the service was first class. Congratulations to Steven and the staff. Really enjoyed the stay, and we will be going back for sure.
T.The location of the Hotel is great. Food was good but unless you have a large appetite there are less expensive options within walking distance of the hotel. Couldn't get in because i can't open the door (They blocked the door and i already gave the key when I checked out) so we threw our breakfast box away.
K.Great all round !!! rooms excellent. Staff above reproach . Thank you Novotel we had a great stay
C. M.Service was good. Rooms weird. Didn't like the restaurant menu so ate out. Very nice Italian restaurant close by but need to book. Other than the strange room layout the stay was OK. It's central location an advantage. Would probably stay again.
D. B.Good location. Staff very good and helpful. They do need to up their game and get rid of single use plastic such as single serve butter and UHT milk. Using bad tasting UHT milk is disgusting in NZ
H.Lovely room with great view from 11th floor. Excellent big TV for watching the Lions vs ABs (even if it was a draw!). Great breakfast too with personalised omelette. Room a little cosy with 2 adults and a tall 14 year old but otherwise great value in the heart of CHCH.
M. T.Went to a members function for a sports team. Hotel very tidy and accessible. Only negative was the lifts were very busy so we took the stairs but all exits were locked save for the fire exit which took us outside the building. Other than this the venue was great and would happily return.
C. L.Good location but whilst room was large 2 double beds there was no room for opening suitcases. We were traveling for 3 weeks with 2 cases so very difficult. Very limited hanging space . Breakfast terrific and staff pleasant.
R. S.The food and atmosphere in the main lobby was nice. The staff were helpful and friendly. The bed was pretty hard and the pillows were flat. The shower kept going hot and cold. But all together it was ok.
I. T.I had a fantastic stay at Novotel Christchurch recently. The staff were friendly, although there was a hiccup upon my checking in. James at the front-desk was especially helpful in resolving my check-in issues with the booking agents. Ross at the concierge was super in helping me arrange for my tours over the weekend. Ross even went the extra mile to recommend alternatives when my desired tour wasn't available. Every other thing was a bliss. The location is fantastic, close to Victoria square, Regent street. Basically, very central. The experience was remarkable.
A.Comfortable, modern hotel. All expected facilities in good order, especially good buffet breakfast. Located right in the heart of Christchutch. Consistent with Novotel hotels worldwide, which by design does mean it is lacking it's own distinct character
O. P.Pros:
- Very new and clean room
- Staffs are kind, friendly and willing to serve customers
- Very good location and nice view
- Fast check-in and check-out
Cons:
- Breakfast is exactly the same everyday. This is quite boring for customers who stay for a long period.
- Someday housekeeper forgot to provide bottles of water in the room.
T.Loved my stay Novotel Christchurch which was undamaged by the earthquake of 2011 and is right opposite the Cathedral which was devestated. The room spacious if a little oddly configured. In summary; this is a nice hotel with quality rooms however the staffing levels seem to be under pressure to keep costs down.
T.The location is ideal right by the cathedral and the tram. Thank you for allowing me early access to my room. The evening meal we had was OK with very good service. Member of reception team who checked us out did not like it when I queried an item on my bill.
J. S.Been there to attend a seminar, nice clean area. I called them before leaving to check about parking, it is $10 for day if you want to park in hotel parking, otherwise there are 4 public parking around. The public parking is around $3/hour. 7am to 12am Mon-Sun. CBD is getting busy after a long time, nice to see people are coming back in city centre.
K. W.Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location for exploring the city. Ate in the restaurant on the first night and the food was good. Only complaint was that the bed was very soft - not to our taste.
J.I enjoyed my stay. The bed was really comfy. I enjoyed the room which was designed really well with various things done differently which I really liked. The folding mirror. The panel with all the plugs etc in it. Overall very good.
A. W.Beautiful hotel with strategic location in the heart of Christchurch CBD and walking distance to your eatery places mainly for local people. Only the main lobby is a bit too small other than that is a thumb up place to stay with service oriented staffs making sure you have a pleasant stay there.
T.The Novotel is directly across from the Cathedral so really good central location. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable as expected. You can become the member of the Accor chain for free internet and the toiletries are available only on request. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Accor hotel for added bonus.
S. R.Very clean and modern hotel. Rooms were clean and well furnished. Food is great. Location is perfect as it is in the heart of CBD and close to all shopping and tourist attractions. Free WIFI is a bonus. Staff are very friendly and check in and checkout was a breeze. Kid friendly with comfortable beds and clean toilets. Absolutely very good value for money.
D. M.Always have a good experience at this hotel. Fantastic location. Right alongside the cathedral and new library. If you are on a high enough floor, you'll get a fantastic view of southern Christchurch.
D.Great hotel with a wonderful view of the church! The staff is very friendly! OGB (Old Government Building) Restaurant is to the left of the hotel. Great place for drinks etc. outside! Absolutely lovely!
T.Great value for money. We had a standard studio and the receptionist gave us the choice of a room with plenty of sun so it was just lovely. Its always difficult when I travel so this type of service makes a huge difference to me so thank you very much.
M.Wonderful staff, home away from on home. Great view, good room. Will be back. Good food.
T.Suites are not worth the extra money. Requests for ice were met within minutes. As we had to check out very early at 4am the next morning, we were grateful that the hotel staff ***aged to book us a shuttle at that time of the morning to the airport.
J.Enjoyed our stay. All staff made us feel welcome and we can't fault the service. We can only say our experience staying at the 'Novotel' contributed to a great weekend in Christchurch. We are impressed with how everyone seems to be moving on from the terrible devastation and destruction caused by the earthquake and seem to go out of their way to make visitors welcome.
N.As you can expect of Novotel standard. The room is clean and spacious with all the necessary amenities.
The hotel is next to St. Paul's cathedral which is now closed due to the earthquake damage. You can walk not very far to the new temporary cardboard church which is now used temporarily. It is a must see building designed by Japanese architect.
T. T.It was Ok. The fact that I had to join your rewards program to get internet really bothered me. I travel frequently and wifi in the room is usually free. It would definitely deter me from staying at your hotel on my next trip to Christchurch as wifi is important to my business. The quality of the room was good but parking is a pain because of the metered system outside.
A. S. R.Smart modern hotel right in the centre of the city. Good breakfast selection. Would have given 5 stars if cups had been washed and toilet cleaned during daily servicing.
P.Real comfy bed.
Our dinner was amazing
We loved this mural
G.Steak was well overpriced as I have tasted steaks in other cheaper restaurants exactly the same if not better.No veges came with it.Scalloped potatoes were very average..Waiters forgot some drinks.
A.Easy check in and out. Helpful staff and will definitely stay here again in out next visit
T.A hotel is a hotel but what makes a great hotel is the staff that greets you. Good location to explore the CBD of Christchurch and see the progress that's been made after the earthquake and support any of the shops that have opened. The restaurant is actually very good.
C. E.Great service, very clean and tidy, friendly staff. Exactly what is expected. One minor suggestion would be better signage for their guest carparking, quite difficult to find.
A.Slightly strange set up in that there was no socket near a mirror for my wife drying her hair. The only sink being in the very small kitchen area was also unusual. Otherwise the room and hotel staff were very pleasant and helpful.
G. R.Good place to stay and very close to the centre of Christchurch. Parking was easy just outside the hotel and very cheap. The only negatives were the shower was not that good. The shower head was below standard and Wifi is very slow.
The staff on the front desk and restaurant were very helpful and friendly.
B.Visited friends form Sydney who were staying here and they were very happy with accommodation and their meals.
s.Great hotel and awesome lamb shanks
j.Fairly good, didn't like the basin out of the bathroom. Clean and comfy otherwise
L.Rooms a bit tired, staff friendly and helpful, food good in square restaurant
N. P.Located on the top floor with views of the theatre & family playground. It was a nice room. The hotel was located in a central location. The only downside was all the roadworks and construction sites from the earthquake that surrounded the hotel, but that was much like the entire city.
R.The hotel is next to cheap parking ( albeit abit troublesome ) , Overlook the Cathedral, Tram station , my personal best Cafe - Black Betty , Nice walk to Restart Mall and High Street.
The Breakfast Staff were great. You get very Happy Smiley Greetings from them , what a start for the day, and they give a hearty breakfast.
C. V.Relaxing, staff was flexible to my requests. Checked in early and had a late checkout - staff was able to accommodate. Breakfast was nice, room was clean and comfy. Will come back!
A.Nice view from the hotel !! I've been here before. I was almost satisfied with resort facilities and all of services. Helpful staff and nice atmosphere!!
L.Fabulous Location, photos taken from our room on 10th floor.
E. L.Convenient modern hotel just across the street from Christchurch Cathedral. Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast buffet; you can make your own juice with fresh fruits and vegetables.
C. L.Good bars and restaurants close by but some of the receptionists spoke broken English and this was misrepresented. Also the option of changing pillows for a better nights sleep was not good due to this service not available after 4pm and we checked in at 5.30...Breakfast quite expensive at $32 each
T.It's pretty amazing to see the Novotel looking so proud and refurbished after the earthquakes a few years back. The room itself was fine. We had a view out over a very sad scene but very encouraging to see all the cranes & to know that Christchurch is rising from the ashes.
K.Very good experience. We stayed there with children and were well accommodated. Staff were very friendly. Gave kids colouring pencils and activity set while we had dinner at the restaurant. Highly recommended.
D. C. C.Handy city fringe location. Quiet. Great shower and amenities including Sky Sport, PPV movies and HBO. Had the pork belly with Kumara galette for dinner. Powerful, hot shower. Friendly staff and concierge
A. P. S.Spacious room, clean. If you opt for the breakfast buffet, it’s not bad. If you’re a tourist, the hotel location is pretty good and close to many restaurants. Overall, not a bad hotel.
W. C.Fantastic night away for the family!
We stayed here as a night away during school holidays to have a break from the farm and the kids were spoilt from the moment they arrived till when we left.
Dinner was wonderful and we love the non-deep fried options for the kids
S. H.Excellent hotel, room very clean and comfortable. We found all the staff to be
Friendly and helpful. Hotel was also in an excellent location, would definitely stay there again
J.Disappointed. I've stayed here before and was satisfied this time I had to pay for internet $10 for bottled water. Amazing staff though
A.I stayed here for work. location was good. facilities were a bit minimal. Surrounding areas had good eateries and loved the surrounding. Many gyms around the area which helped me.
S. W.The staff who worked there were the best ever. We had a problem and the staff fixed it manager was brilliant. Cant speak highly enough. Only critism - bathroom too small.
S. Y.Great central location. Rooms were modern, clean and brightly lit. Got a room overlooking the Cathedral Square which was nice. Parking was a little bit of a hassle though. Good service.
T. C.Spent the night for our wedding. Room was great, as was service and midnight chips were amazing. Only downside was we were supposed to have some bubbles on ice in our room upon arrival which had been forgotten
T.It's free and you can sign up right there. The cardboard cathedral and the memorial to the earthquake victims is a short walk away. Finding somewhere like a bar or restaurant open after 6pm may require a bit of a walk or a taxi into the nearby suburbs where ***y businesses have relocated. I definitely recommend this hotel.
M.One of the only standing buildings left after the big quake. Great staff and rooms. Perfect location to see all of Christchurch.
D. S.Low water pressure in the shower to an unpleasant smell in the bathrooms. Poor continental breakfast options with watery scramble eggs. Paid for WiFi, not to mention poor conference WiFi services. Been to other Novatel locations with better. Maybe caught this one on a bad day?
A."A modern hotel tower built alongside a historic heritage-listed building"... Now only half right.
The original heritage-listed hotel building was demolished after the Feb 22, 2011 earthquake.
The hotel tower has been structurally repaired and refurnished.
The tower structure performed to design in the earthquake.
The hotel reopened in late 2013
J. Y.Excellent hotel, with modern rooms! Somewhat disappointing breakfast buffet, though. Great concierge, and staff go out of their way for you. Would stay again.
r.Awesome. Everyone were friendly, especially the staff at the bar and restaurant.
R.I got given a room that is lower level (8th Floor) noise near the lift was annoying. I requested the trainee staff to move me to higher floor away from noise. The entire stay was good and the view from my room is the cathedral square.
M.Kind staff and lovely accommodations.
Valet service and large drop off zone.
The library on the right is just amazing.
T. Y. C.Hotel is right at the centre of the city. Rooms were kept clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable. A good spread of breakfast. Definitely worth the money.
M.Christchurch is still getting back on its feet after the recent quakes. The church will be the last I expect as there is no percentage in fixing it. Everything that is helping the economy is already up and running. Some buildings were too damaged to restore and were turned into car parks which cost an arm and a leg to park in. Thanks Wilson Parking. Humour wins in the end with one café offering Shakes.
A.The Novotel was fine staff are friendly and helpful. what you expect for the price could have been a bit better beds are comfy
r. s.Nice staff, good room. Very central great place to stay
B.Clean and acceptable. A tad tired and missing a few polishing touches but staff are helpful and friendly and it's comfortable. Ultimately, that's what matters in a hotel!
J.Staff were fantastic. Breakfast very average.. awesome rooms.
S.I was only walking through, but the area was very nice, the old Cathedral giving it a certain charm. It wasn't busyling, but it wasn't crowded. There was a nice medium. I would go there again if given the time.
T.Friendly staff good rooms great food
N.ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Excellent customer service from everyone. The food is AMAZING. Rooms are brilliant. Room service and housekeeping EXCEPTIONAL.
r.Great location ,very friendly and helpful reception staff clean rooms comfortable beds and linnen
J. W.Nice clean venue for the seminar I attended. Aircon the right temperature and the catering after was a range of healthy options. Also nearby to many of Christchurch's CBD activites.
W.We had an easy, comfortable relaxing and revitalising night in town. Only 30 minutes from home but felt like a real city break. Close to the theatre, cafes and felt part of the city.
J. A.Great location. Enjoyed a one night stay here on our arrival to New Zealand. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Easy check in clean and tidy.
J.Good location, very comfy bed and clean bathroom
F.Good hotel. Let us check in early clean simple room with everything you expect from a hotel with slightly bigger than normal rooms and even under floor heating.
J.Bed was nice and comfortable, awesome view. And we were taken in at no extra cost due to Ibis being closed.
P. T.The room was gorgeous. There were a fair few issues with the breakfast service which was a shame.
B.Most amazing place, great staff and great rooms
G.Top accommodation, great staff, superb meals, perfect location.
G.My wife Anne left her persecution sun glasses in room 414 by mistake. When we discovered that I telephoned from Motueka and was told by the operator that she would check to see whether they were in the Hotel and ring me back.I later received a text message just naming the hotel and its phone number, so a telephoned a second time. This time the operator told me that she would need to check and would ring me back but did not. The next day I telephoned for the 3rd time and was given similar information. I refused to accept that and insisted that she look immediately. She undertook to do that and called back just a few minutes later to say she had the glasses. Why 3 calls? Not good enough.
P.Poor internet connection. My electronic key was closing me out almost three to 5 times a day
Poor parking facility
My room not cleaned regularly unless asked for
Very disappointed for the treatment met to a club member
M.Really slow service but location is great and rooms are nice. The gift shop was also well stocked.
C.Centrally located with good views, however room layout was very odd (sink outside the bathroom) and the breakfast wasn't up to much. Basic city centre accommodation.
G.Champion breakfast here is fabulous
J.Room was nice, 24 hour reception was great, parking was less than ideal. The room was a typical overnight room with no kitchen or cooking equipment.
R.Great hotel, friendly & helpful staff. Good location and city view.
T.I coundn't have stayed at a more courteous and friendlier Motel. My room and ***y rooms overlook the iconic Cathedral on the Square which is sadly partially destroyed and caught in a loop of spiraling disrepair. The tram stops in New Regent Street as well as the Square, the Museum and close to Hagley Park.
A.This is my 4th stay at the Novotel Christchurch.
I very much like its location and a higher floor gives you a great view.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
B.Very comfy beds and convenient part of town. Clean.
C. C.Great, they organized and clean my room when I left it in a mess in the morning(sorry). When I came back after a long day it was nice to be able to enjoy the clean room.
R.Comfy and super king bed. Great view over the city and Cathedral . Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Love to stay there again.
D.It was a nice experience staying in.nice to dine in and got great breakfast too
D.Very friendly staff helpful and cheerful.
Breakfast was delicious, beds and room very comfortable, great views, inspiring.
R.Awesome service from reception staff. warm, clean acomodation. Thank you
A.Central city hotel. Comfortable rooms some with nice city views. The lobby is a bit small as it had to be redesigned after 2011. Can be quite expensive
T.Highly recommend staying.. comfy rooms, friendly staff, great food and while in the cbd it was very peaceful and quiet. Wouldnt hesitate to stay here again.
T.Great location, very comfortable rooms.
L.Nice new modern hotel in the city. A must stay location. Staff super friendly
L.Came here for some day events. Great staff, great setup for seminars and an amazing lunch. Great place so I expect the guest area must be wonderful.
H.Had an event for the day in one of the meeting rooms, plenty of space. The best part was the food provided, did not expect it to be that good.
J.Clean, modern and efficient. Great place for a business stay or a shopping trip. Centrally located, lots of parking and great staff.
M.Great place. Superb location 👌. Very clean and great breakfast.
A.Good view of Christchurch Cathedral. Clean and spacious room. Good service. Breakfast food is not the best.
G.There isn't a proper pathway from the carpark to the hotel lobby. We had to drag our luggage through the pebbled carpark to get to the lobby. The hotel room door lock wasn't working. But all other things are ok
R.Novotel is an excellent hotel, the only advice is the hotel should provide free parking for the guest who stay there; I saw the other hotel around that area does that.
J.Friendly staff, central location, lovely room Food was also great
A.Good rooms. Nice view. Lots of restaurants around. Buffet breakfast is good. Staff is very cooperative.
R.Just came to eat and the food was pretty awesome! The hotel looked so posh and I was surprised it was just a novotel!
L.The hotel is right in the centre of the city. The room is spacious and clean. Excellent service and highly recommended.
E.Good location, clean room. Just if the reception is more friendly, I will give a 5
K.Comfortable, clean and very friendly service and staff.
W.Hotel was nice, rooms quite big, city view is amazing. They sent us really nice cookie!
t. l.I go to corporate training help here a lot during the year, we are always catered to. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff greets you as you walk in.
A.The location, staff, and service is extremely good. That is the 3 stars for, but the room design and layout could be better
K.I pick up tourists here to take them on tours of he city and Canterbury high country. It looks like a wonderful place to stay, centrally located, very modern
F.Just arrived for a 2 night stay.
Great location with new buildings popping up all over the place.
J.Great location!!! Must have breakfast here--cage free eggs, smoothies pre made or do it yourself. The only let down was paying for internet.
J.The rooms were comfortable and the staff were friendly. They absolutely made our trip a memorable one.
D.Great conference location. Both large and smaller rooms. Fully equipped. Fantastic catering.
S. K.Nice reception rooms basic easy access and central location has focus on utility rather than luxury
P.Great city views. Comfortable rooms.
鐘.We didn’t go inside, but there’s a big parking lot outside the hotel. It is kind of the tallest building in town center, we use it as the guiding landmark to find our parking lot.
s.Paying for parking sucks...and to have to pay Wilson parking prices if no parking at novotel sucks even more!!!!
B.I'm sorry that I didn't have a lot of time to explore this area but what I saw I liked very much. Was really clean and had a variety of places to stop and just meander through.
B.Great location to shops, restaurants and excellent staff and accommodation.
K.Great CBD location.
Easy walk to Town Hall.
P.Top of the line. Great place to stay.
G.I attended a function for work. The staff were just friendly enough to be not rude, and the facilities were adequate. Nothing exceptional
V.Great service, reasonable price, clean room, come with 3 USB ports~
Square restaurant serves delicious food~
J. L.Food and Service very good.Room very nice good for disabilities.very clean and well appointed
Restaurant manager from Nepal super welcoming 😄
C.Nice hotel clean tidy ,staff very helpful
R.Great conference venue, friendly helpful staff, recommended.
R.Absolutely fantastic meal. Very helpful friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Thanks for an awesome experience
N.Great stop location before hopping on a plan. The seafood chowder I have ever eaten. The steak was awesome as well.
A.Nice, clean and quiet. Very handy location
M.We had a great experience, the only thing I could say was the bed was harder than we prefer.
The food was excellent
M.Nice hotel with good clean room and good breakfast... Liked the juice maker to make your fresh juice.
H.Lovely quiet venue for conferences or meetings ...clean tidy abolution block n dining area ....coffee is great n staff are friendly n helpfull
G.Had a beautiful room,lovely room nice food
P.Nice modern hotel. Good service. Great breakfast service. Will stay again.
A.Great staff that are eager to help. Good food. Nice room. Prime location
M.Excellent hotel, 24 hour desk , bang centre location, All new, and well designed.
R. H.Overall experience was good ,staff freindly and helpful this hotel is centrally located and convieneint room comfrotable and clean
S.Great place to stay on business trips
s.Antique hotel located in the middle of CBD walking distance to most places. Conference centre is available.
I.Friendly staff. Clean room. Good service. Just what you want from a hotel.
A.Good rooms but wifi is not free outside of the lobby and restaurant. Great location right by cathedral square.
J.Great hotel in a fantastic location. Very good breakfast buffet
C.Close to city centre. On tramline. Very comfortable beds and Attentive Courteous staff. Thankyou Sandeep for going over and about serving customers
u.It was an excellent experience. The staff there went out of their way to make us comfortable. Extremely satisfied
C.Really nice room. Great views. Helpful staff. Close to fantastic restaurants.
m.Perfect location at the heart of chirtchurch city center. Next to cathedral square and tram stop. Nice cozy rooms.
A.Great staff with amazing service. Beautiful city views from some of the rooms.
M.We belong to the Accor plus , get good specials
S.Nice staff, good rooms
L.Great location, amazing rooms and views
M.Great place for your stay while in Christchurch, great staff very friendly service and fully accommodating on anything you need
M.Great coffee and attentive staff. Excellent decor and comfortable seating in all areas.
C.Very central hotel in Christchurch City square. Very modern. Good conference room.
R.Very handy location to see Christchurch. Great restaurant. Best ACCOR breakfast ever offered.
L.We had a great time, being made to feel welcomed on check in, and looked after during our stay.
I.Super comfy bed and pillows. Very quiet. Lovely food and service. Just great.
J.Friendly staff and very comfortable room
S.Clean
Helpful
Respectful
Chick
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay
My partner travels with business and it had all his needs at hand
I.Nice hotel friendly staff, central to all that's going on walking distances to areas of interest.
R.The Novotel is a good basic hotel, centrally located. A comfortable stay with friendly and helpful staff.
J.Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, overall great experience here and would definitely come back!
L.Good clean hotel, great facilities though the wifi is an extra charge which it should not be.
R.As a regular at this hotel, the service and comfort had been consistently high and a big thank you for all your help!
K.Modern business type hotel without some frills. Very clean and pleasent rooms.
c.Great Hotel. Great room. Right in the center of Christchurch. Handy to everything. Good breakfast too.
D.Lovely room and views. Kind service :)
J.Good size room for a one night stay / business travel. Clean and tidy with good service
L.Friendly and very helpful. Lovely breakfast, great rooms.
G.Right in the centre, good rooms - excellent if you want to explore Christchurch
P.Excellent location right beside the cathedral. Usual high Novotel service. Loved the premier room.
C.Really nice room. Great views. Helpful staff. Close to fantastic restaurants.
W.We had an easy, comfortable relaxing and revitalising night in town. Only 30 minutes from home but felt like a real city break. Close to the theatre, cafes and felt part of the city.
R.The Novotel is a good basic hotel, centrally located. A comfortable stay with friendly and helpful staff.
M.Novotel cathedral square always looks after me. Great location close to some really good restaurant options
G.I attended a function for work. The staff were just friendly enough to be not rude, and the facilities were adequate. Nothing exceptional
w.Location is perfect but bed and pillow is not the best for a 4 star hotel
P.Excellent location right beside the cathedral. Usual high Novotel service. Loved the premier room.
J.Room was nice, 24 hour reception was great, parking was less than ideal. The room was a typical overnight room with no kitchen or cooking equipment.
A.Great staff with amazing service. Beautiful city views from some of the rooms.
V.Great service, reasonable price, clean room, come with 3 USB ports~
Square restaurant serves delicious food~
A.Lovely modern hotel with very friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful
V.Beautiful view,close to cathedral square easy to walk around the city, and enjoy good food and coffee around the city.
s.This is best afedvl hotels in CHCH higher recmind Novotel airport City for my friends
A.Good place for conferences. Several different sizes of rooms, good catering and attentive staff.
G.Didn’t stay here, just came in for the buffet breakfast. Good variety of food.
w.Location is perfect but bed and pillow is not the best for a 4 star hotel
N.Great location. Great service. Good breakfast buffet
S.Novotel Christchurch central, im working on the new 4.5 star novotel at the Christchurch International Airport should be the one to be at.. go stay
C.Totally relaxing room, great restaurant and exceptional customer service.
B.Ordered chocolate brownie but got chocolate cake. Chocolate lies = 3 stars.
F.Close to everything in the city centre. A city still struggling to recover from the last earthquake. But novatel an ideal spot to explore.
M.Novotel cathedral square always looks after me. Great location close to some really good restaurant options
D.Wounds inflicted to buildings by the last major earthquake are still noticeable, on purpose (I believe), contrasting with the solid metal structures of newly erected and under construction ones...
S.Located at a beautiful location at city center. Lots of eatouts and good places to hang out. Definitely a yes from me.
M.Room with a view showed how Christchurch is rebuilding. Staff were fantastic.
K.Love this place and the top floor you can see every corner of chch and the rebuild its a great place to chill and watch christchurch city
A.Friendly staff. Good large room. Great breakfast!
G.Great hotel, great restaurant, felt like home.
J.What you would expect for a Novotel. Parking is very steep and doesn't represent typical rates for Christchurch.
V.Always a good experience when we visit for lunch or dinner. Staff welcoming and attentive.
j.Excellent location with easy access to attractions.
Pleasant staff
M.Really good front counter service,rooms spacious and modern and good food available on site
H.Helpful Staff, great rooms for our crew
E.Nice, cozy hotel in the center of city. Just next to it, you can find the Cathedral square
S.Great service very nice food enjoyed our stay
P.Helpful staff. Nice Gym. Self service laundry very convenient.
J.Ok hotel. I can't work out why the basin is in the bedroom and not the bathroom, though.
s.Lovely rooms, centrally located. Great breakfast!
G.Nice rooms, interesting views, eating options are good and location is useful
M.Right in the centre of the city. Comfortable room. Friendly staff.
H.Nice big room and large bed. Great view of cathedral.
A.Not the cheapest but a great place to stay. Friendly and efficient service & staff
R.A stay at this hotel is a pleasant experience: good staff, good food, good service.
j.nice food. didnt stay so cant rate rooms.
R.Nice hotel, well located
J.Really nice function area food was great and service was top!
C.Very friendly staff. Nice rooms and great restaurant.
b.Highrise in Christchurch. All the expensive trimmings to herald a luxurious stay and 5 star service
A.Good Buffet collection, Nice clean room. friendly staff.
D.Enjoyable and within expectations. Friendly staff at bar and good restaurant.
I.Good value, great views
L.Very nice place to stay. Central location. would stay again.
T.Very clean, nice hotel. Great location
O.Spacious rooms, restaurant and in room dining were good, friendly staff.
P.The team were awesome! Small but comfortable rooms.
F.Delicious food, excellent service, busy place so need to book!!
d.What a transformation they have done in the CBD and loved what they have done with the Quake museum.
J.Lovely room, great location and service
J.More upmarket than I am used to! Very good facilities.
d.Just visiting. The exterior of the hotel looks inviting and we'll kept.
R.good central accommodation. easy to find. good service
J.Very central good staff. The shower was in the bath
N.A great location and great team. Ross and Francine in particular made it a great stay!
J.Good location, clean rooms and good service. ticks all the boxes
A.Nice and comfortable. Great location in centre of town
C.Clean, warm, good location, air con too loud for sleeping
G.O k solid room and staff good bars nearby and comida
S.Great service love it there. Staff are super friendly
A.Nice conference facilities. Good food and service
R.Good hotel, very friendly and professional staff
P.Great hotel. Hreat location. Great staff
D.Great place, saw Richie McCaw. Overall not too shabby!
D.Visited some people staying here. Funny set up with no hand basin in toilet
H.Excellent location, good clean room, and service is nice.
R.Quiet and very clean hotel, professional staff
G.Clean and tidy but pricey for a small room.
C.The rooms are really small other than that it is good
U.Nice hotel. Good stay n nice people.
J.Nice place for a conference with good facilities and fantastic food.
M.Exactly like what you would expect from a cookie cutter approach hotel. It's OK.
M.Staff were great and really looked after us and were very helpful.
R.Is a lovely place to stay. Very helpful
r.Delicious food great service
K.Nice
Y.Had a great time, awesome room and service. 😍 😍 😍 😍
B.Very comfortable hotel, well placed for CBD.
J.Everything about the hotel met my expectations, it was fine.
S.Great accommodation and service
G.Not bad. Very central and was a reasonable price.
M.Attended a meeting. Delicious food and comfortable conference facilities.
L.In the heart of downtown Christchurch. Great breakfast buffet and group dining
J.Very helpful staff when i was having trouble printing a document. Appreciated that.
G.Pleasant hotel and decent food in the heart of the city.
G.Good modern hotel. Good food in restaurant.
R.Excellent location. Great accomodation
D.Clean, comfortable, friendly staff and awesome location.
M.understaffed, but with good hardware. employees are super nice people.
K.Grab meals here occasionally always pleasant.
L.Nice inside, great outlook. Good food
A.Great place to stay with a good location.
G.Nice room and only let down by the tiny bathroom
L.The front desk and concierge staff were just fantastic
L.Working at CHCH hospital so went very well once the broken faucet in the bathroom was fixed
R.Service was great, attendants very polite and welcoming.
S.New Hotel with nice large rooms, good location
W.Can't believe half of the church is gone, hope the rebuild completes soon enough.
C.Strategically locate at the heart of the city so it is very accessible and near to everything.
J.Nice hotel with great views.
J.Amazing atmosphere. Warm and comfortable
m.Good location, tasty break fast, nice staff,
L.It was a lovely overnight stay - with a suburb breakfast.
A.Great place to stay
D.Super friendly people great room
G.Pleasant stay as expected, only the restaurant meal (dinner) disappointed.
K.Nice place to stay
A.Great place to stay. Very central.
J.The design of the room was modern and very well thought
S.Bit pricey but nice facilities and location
D.Nice place to stay. Center of Christchurch
A.The tram through the shops is a great spectacle
D.Good hotel great location,
R.Very well catered event, great work.
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