James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor features 269 renovated rooms and suites, with contemporary furnishings and eco-friendly amenities. This 5-star Wellington hotel offers on-site dining options and convenient access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor showcase brand new furnishings and complete bathroom refurbishments, including walk-in showers. Deluxe accommodations on the 26th floor grant access to the Harbour View Lounge, where guests enjoy stunning views along with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

Dining Options

Whitby's Restaurant offers buffet breakfast and dinner options among a selection of gourmet meals. The Sojourn Café & Bar provides quick snacks and beverages in a convenient location yet is well-positioned near local dining options along The Terrace.

Business & Leisure

The hotel serves as a venue for conferences and events, featuring 10 meeting rooms accommodating up to 300 delegates. Complimentary access to Les Mills Lambton Quay ensures guests maintain their fitness routine while enjoying modern exercise facilities.

Location & Accessibility

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is located close to Wellington's shopping and cultural hubs, including Lambton Quay and Cuba Street. Guests can easily access popular attractions such as Te Papa and Zealandia via public transport within a short walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

The Terrace Double or Twin Room

2 persons

24 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

2 persons

48 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Newly Refurbished Executive King Room

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Newly Refurbished Premium King Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Wellington 1.0 km

Airports

Wellington (WLG) 7.5 km

Kapiti Coast (PPQ) 53.4 km

Train

Wellington Railway Station800 m

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

NZD 30 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001

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147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001

City landmarks

Museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

1.2 km

Botanical Garden

Wellington Botanic Garden

1.3 km

Museum

Wellington Museum

750 m

Landmark

Cuba Street

1.3 km

Stadium

TSB Bank Arena Wellington

990 m

Landmark

Old Government Buildings

750 m

Public Building

New Zealand Parliament

810 m

Gallery

City Gallery Wellington

880 m

Park

ZEALANDIA Sanctuary

3.0 km

Church

Old St Paul's

1.1 km

Planetarium

Space Place at Carter Observatory

1.2 km

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

620 m

Public Building

Beehive

770 m

Square

Civic Square

660 m

Landmark

Turnbull House

700 m

Monument

National War Memorial

2.2 km

Park

Frank Kitts Park

740 m

Landmark

Wellington Cenotaph

640 m

Event hall

Michael Fowler Centre

640 m

Stadium

Westpac Stadium

1.9 km

Landmark

Mount Victoria

2.9 km

Harbour

Wellington Waterfront

1.3 km

Gallery

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

850 m

Bridge

City to Sea Bridge

860 m

Landmark

Ascot Street

1.9 km

Nearby

63 Boulcott St Lambton Quay Area

Antrim House

330 m

Church

St Mary of the Angels

480 m

Event hall

Wellington Town Hall

590 m

Gallery

New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Academy Galleries

310 m

Lambton Quay

350 m

Restaurants

Sojourn Cafe & Bar

0 m

147 The Terrace

Whitby's Restaurant & Bar

370 m

147 The Terrace

Concrete Bar & Restaurant

590 m

Lambton Quay Level 1 Cable Car Lane

Jasmin Licensed Chinese Restaurant

560 m

294 Lambton Quay James Cook Arcade Level M

Caucus Restaurant & Bar

570 m

133-137 The Terrace

Boulcott Street Bistro

220 m

99 Boulcott Street

Funicular

580 m

1st Floor

Spring Kitchen

580 m

203 Lambton Quay

Verve Cafe

500 m

250 Lambton Quay

Frank's

130 m

116 The Terrace

Steps Restaurant Travelodge Hotel

270 m

Gilmer Terrace

Cafe Mamba

270 m

2 Gilmer Terrace

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