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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5 out of 5 rating
Property Location

With a stay at The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Hagley Park and within a 5-minute walk of The Arts Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Riverside Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cashel Mall.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Dining

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Hagley Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Canterbury Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Arts Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Rutherford's Den - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Christchurch Art Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Bridge of Remembrance - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Riverside Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cashel Mall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Canterbury Earthquake Memorial - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Christchurch Public Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cathedral Square - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Christchurch I-SITE - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria Square - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Observatory Hotel Christchurch is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi

9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

Individually decorated room


Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 49-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix

Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking


Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Observatory Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

269 sq feet


Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 49-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix

Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and iron/ironing board

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Roll-in shower

Non-Smoking


Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Prestige Skylight Room

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

344 sq feet


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 49-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix

Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and iron/ironing board

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Non-Smoking


Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Royal Skylight Room

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

560 sq feet


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 49-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix

Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and iron/ironing board

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Non-Smoking


Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Prestige Room

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed

323 sq feet


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 49-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix

Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and iron/ironing board

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Non-Smoking


Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
Minimum 5000 PTS required

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Getting there

Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Before 10:00
Hotel address
9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

Hotel facilities

  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Library
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Water dispenser
  • Books
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 25
  • Conference space size (feet) - 269
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Art gallery on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Uncovered parking
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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.

Bed types are request only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.

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Children (2-11 years) must use existing bedding unless otherwise specified.
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‡ Win 1 of 25 $5,000 vouchers by booking a Qantas Hotel or Holiday competition Promoter: Qantas Airways Limited. Eligible Entrants: Qantas Frequent Flyers who are Australian residents aged 18 years before the start of the Promotion Period, excluding directors, management, employees and their immediate families of the Promoter and Qantas Airways Limited and their related bodies corporate. Promotion Period: 12:01am (AEDT) 1 January 2025 - 11:59pm (AEDT) on 31 January 2025. How to enter: Eligible Entrants will automatically receive an entry when they log into their Qantas Frequent Flyer account and book a Qantas Hotel or Qantas Holiday package from https://www.qantas.com/hotels or https://www.qantas.com/holidays with a minimum booking value of AU$150. Qantas Tours, Qantas Entertainment and Airbnb bookings are excluded. Prize: The total maximum notional prize pool value is AU$125,000, based on the recommended retail value at the time of printing. There will be twenty five (25) prizes to be won in total. The dispatch of the prizes will be emailed to the prize winners’ up to eight (8) weeks after checkout of their hotel/holiday. The Prizes are awarded and must be redeemed in accordance with and subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/my-account/dream-planner.html, the Qantas Store Terms of Use https://marketplace.qantas.com/au, voucher terms and conditions (including expiry rules) if relevant, and any other terms and conditions disclosed at the time of redemption. Draw: 10:00am (AEDT) on 10 February 2025 at MDSA, Level 16, 1 Denison Street Street, North Sydney NSW 2060. Authorised under permit numbers: NSW Permit No.NTP/11862, ACT TP24/02923, SA Licence No. T24/2228. View full terms and conditions at Fly with the Spirit of Australia | Qantas

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