Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel 4 stars

Name: Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
Address: CHRISTCHURCH, 8011, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: (+64)3/3722111
Rating: 4.3

Customer review rating 4.3/5 7,973 reviews

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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Make yourself at home at city-centre hotel Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. Your bright, modern room gives you the space you need to work or relax - executive rooms have stunning views of the Southern Alps. With a stylish restaurant offering buffet breakfasts and à la carte meals, you can enjoy fresh local produce at Novotel.

Just 20-minutes from the airport and centrally located adjacent to the iconic inner-city square, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is an ideal base for those visiting New Zealand's 'Garden City' for business or pleasure. You'll be within easy walking distance of many of the city's local attractions, including the Botanic Gardens, Re:START Mall, and casino. Take a stroll from your hotel to find fine dining options, or to take in a show at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Hotel extras

Comfortable, contemporary bar open till late
Modern, fully-equipped fitness centre
Large ergonomic work area, LCD TV, pay movies
Choice of flexible rooms for effective events
20 minutes' drive from the airport

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

Paying

Online check-in
- Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
- Fast check-out: Simply return your key
WIFI/Internet Access
- WIFI at the hotel (Paying)
- High-speed Internet (Paying)
- WIFI in the communal areasWIFI access in the lobby and restaurant is complimentary for 1 hour per day, per device.
- WIFI in your room (Paying)
- WIFI access (Paying)
- Optic fiber technology provides the highest possible speed of Internet connection. (Paying)
Parking
- Private indoor parking (Paying)
- Public outdoor parking (Paying)
- Valet parkingCHARGES APPLY: $35 PER CAR PER DAY
- Well-lit parking (Paying)
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Reduced mobility rooms
- Wheelchair access
- Reduced mobility facilities
- Accessible bathroom
Babysitting on requestPaying
100% non-smoking hotel
Air conditioned
- Air conditioning
- Manual temperature control
CHRISTCHURCH INTL. AIRPORTPaying
Languages spoken at the hotel
- Chinese Mandarin
- German
- English
- Japanese
Reception open 24 hours a day
Early check-in/Late check-outPaying
- EARLY CHECK IN FROM 8AM (Paying)Need access to your room from 8 am on the day of arrival? Book this exclusive benefit now and make the most of your business or leisure stays.
- LATE CHECK-OUT UP TO 5PM (Paying)Extend your stay until 5PM to make the most out of your departure day. Remember Novotel offers this service for free on Sundays.
Dry cleaning / Ironing
Currency exchange
Porter
Concierge

Breakfast
1 restaurant(s)
1 bar(s)
Room service
- Hot meals
- Cold snacks
- Opening hours : Week 24 Hours
- Opening hours : Week-end 24 Hours

Fitness centre
Babysitting on request
Other sports activities
- Bicycles rental (Paying)
- Billiards/Snooker (Paying)

5 meeting room(s)
Web Corner on a Mac
Business centre
- Business center with support staff
- Self service business centre
Copy/print service available

Hotel location

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

52 Cathedral Square
8011
christchurch
new zealand

Tel: +6433722111

Fax: (+64)3/3722112

Contact email :

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

By plane
CHRISTCHURCH INTL. AIRPORT At 11.5km / 7.15 miles - Shuttle paying

GPS :-43.530636, 172.637298

Our accommodations

A spacious room with either a King bed or two Double beds, plus an ensuite bath or shower, wireless internet access, double-glazed windows, a work area, large LCD TV, pay movies, a safe, hairdryer and more. Up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Executive Suite with 1 king bed

Max. number of persons: 3
Area: From 39 m² / 420 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
Satellite/cable colour TV
Bathroom products

Suite

Our restaurants and bars

THE SQUARE RESTAURANT

Type of cuisine: International

Serving fresh, local produce with a kiwiana flare, in a modern and charming atmosphere, the Square Restaurant with à la carte lounge offers semi-formal dining in contemporary surroundings.

Lunch

06:00 - 14:00

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Dinner

14:00 - 22:00

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THE SQUARE BAR

Enjoy a relaxed drink in contemporary surroundings at Square Bar. This inviting lounge bar is ideal for after work meetings and casual drinks.

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Your meetings and events

Our meeting rooms

Number of meeting rooms: 5
Maximum size: 116 m²
Maximum capacity: 130 people
Maximum banquet capacity: 90 people

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Below expectation experience

Kalyan R. Business - 25/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very old, carpets were stained, parking was expensive, shower was leaking water outside the frame, no drinking water bottle, TV remote was not not working well, and in this digital age charging for wifi is a unforgivable sin.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Christchurch. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please do accept our apologies. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer and it appears on this occasion we have fallen short. Your concerns have been noted and passed onto the team to further investigate. Wifi is available complimentary in all Accor Hotels for ALL loyalty members (complimentary to join) as I can see was extended to your reservation and bottled water is complimentary on our executive floors. We appreciate you sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that we have the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great location and amenities

Nicola Business - 24/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Great stay, clean and modern!

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our central city location. We do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Good stay

Tracy S. Couples - 23/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Was a quick one night visit.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for choosing Novotel Christchurch for your recent stay in the garden city. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and to hear that our guests had an enjoyable stay. We do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Well located

John Families - 23/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Really nice staff and hotel. Thoroughly recommended to others.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed our stay and were well looked after by the team. Our central city location certainly does offer great proximity to nearby must see attractions Christchurch has on offer. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do trust your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Average Accommodation

Andy F. Business - 22/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I stayed for two nights and had to be moved at 9.30 on the second night as toilet broke and wouldn't stop flushing. The rooms are very tired with stains on the carpet and marks all over the furniture. The TV remote was difficult to turn on and off in both rooms but may have just been batteries. I couldn't find any information regarding the restaurant or room service, no menus not even on the TV menu for the hotel.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer and it appears on this occasion we have fallen short. Your concerns regarding the room have been noted and passed onto the team to further investigate and corrective measures put in place. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Relaxing Stay

Julie C. Friends - 22/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was a very relaxed and satisfied experirnce for me at this hotel. The check in process was seamless and all the staff were helpful and informative. The location is central and convenient to get around. Will definitely stay again.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. We do trust your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great service

Libby R. Families - 21/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff bent over backwards o assist us with our two boys.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and to hear that our guests had an enjoyable stay. We will be certain to pass on your kind words to the team. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great staff

Trevor F. W. Families - 21/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

My reservation had been cancelled by Accor without my knowledge but when I checked in the staff member was happy to reinstate it. Room was clean and bed comfy. The bathrooms are quite small. Now I just need to hope Accor reinstate a load of points that were taken back!

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We very much appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. I have investigated your cancelled reservation on your behalf and the cancellation was received via the Accor Hotels website, we do apologise should this request not have come from you directly. My colleague has contacted the Accor Hotel help desk regarding your points, once we have further information we will make contact. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Left a little disappointed

John Families - 20/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Reception staff were excellent as per usual standard. Have stayed many times and this has always been a stand out. Rooms were very good with no issues at all. Unfortunately breakfast was a complete disaster. We were the only ones there (4) and 3 of the orders were delivered wrong. 1st dish was finished before last one was delivered and quality was sub standard which is very unusual. Given we were the only 4 there my expectations were a lot higher. This is the only time I have been disappointed with breakfast which is usually a buffet but given C19 it is now a'la carte. My mind boggles to think what it would have been like it the restaurant had been full. Overall a disappointing stay given the usual standard that was missing in spades at the restaurant. The usual is why I belong to ALL.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are disappointed to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service and it appears on this occasion we have fallen short. Your concerns regarding your breakfast experience have been noted and passed onto the team to further investigate and rectify moving froward. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Nice stay

E S. Business - 20/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Great location. Comfortable room. Staff are friendly.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and to hear that our guests have had a comfortable stay. Our central city location certainly does offer close proximity to all nearby must see attractions Christchurch has on offer. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we trust your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Everything was excellent

Jordan H. Couples - 19/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The view from the room was great nice comfortable beds nice food and excellent service

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for choosing Novotel Christchurch for your recent stay in the garden city. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after with our team. We do trust that your next stay will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Covid 19 experience

C M. F. Business - 18/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room was fine EXCEPT room 1205 had a Toilet room built for Midgets! How on earth any person of reasonable size could use it, beggars belief! Surprised dining room did not change its menu in 3 Days!

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. Your concerns regarding bathroom configuration and menu variety have been noted and will be passed onto the team. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Extremely disappointing.

Richard A. Business - 16/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed 2 nights, the reception was faultless, every endeavour was made to make our stay perfect. We were rung before we arrived to see if there was anything further we needed. Our room was too warm, {this is not a fault, for overseas visitors they would most definitely need the warmth} anyway when we asked if we could have the airconditioner turned off this was done for us Excellent. What was very disappointing was, we booked for dinner for 4 people, there was only 6 guests altogether in the dinning room so they were not busy. Our main meals of Fish was inedible, as were the vegetables a broccoli with sauce, one was on the boarder of being burnt. we had too wait far too long between dishes. quite honestly we would not recommend your dinning meals. We sent our meals back and everyone was apologetic but that really was not good enough. I was asked to write it all down at reception the next morning when we booked out and have had no response which I also find quite amazing.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer, however, unfortunately on this occasion it appears we have fallen short. Your concerns regarding your dining experience have been noted and passed onto the team to further investigate and rectify. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Very good. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was a bit chilly though. Apart from that was just great. Dinner was delicious especially the smoked venison

Anne P. Couples - 16/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I just have and yes the best location out

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We are delighted to receive your feedback and to hear that you had an enjoyable stay experience with us. We will be certain to pass on your kind words to the team and do hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Bed was horrible, breakfast was underwhelming, A/C dried my throat.

Ben T. Business - 15/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff were great, went out of their way to help me. Bed was horrible, way too soft. Got hardly no sleep. Ended up moving to the couch at 4am. $20 for breakfast, received 1 waffle with a banana on top - rip off. The A/C air was very very dry. Ended up turning it off at 4am, and then woke at 7am to a cold room.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Christchurch. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please do accept our apologies. At Novotel, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer and we are disappointed to hear that on this occasion we have fallen short. Your feedback has been passed onto the team who will further investigate and ensure your concerns are rectified. We appreciate you sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that we have the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great City Veiw,Excellent Central Location.

Chris. Couples - 15/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Hassle Free, Laid back,Friendly Staff.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. We will be certain to pass on your kind words to the team and do hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

awesome service all round

Wendy D. Friends - 14/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Upgraded and especially enjoyed chocolate in room and free bottled water, was fantastic stay thanks

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are delighted to receive you feedback and to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We do hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great location

Anonymous Couples - 13/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very friendly and capable staff

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. We will be certain to pass on your kind words to the team and do hope to see you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Great location.

Vanessa Friends - 13/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Fantastic location. Lovely, welcoming staff. Warm hotel. Would absolutely stay again. Perfect location to explore the city.

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. Our central city location certainly does offer close proximity to all nearby must see attractions Christchurch has on offer. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do trust your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

Excellent as always

Nigel Business - 11/06/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Efficient , clean, well maintained and friendly staff and recognition of frequent traveller with group

Greetings from Novotel Christchurch! Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay experience. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were well looked after by the team. We do look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kind regards, Brooke Jolly Front Office Manager

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