James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington

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About the Hotel

147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001
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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
260 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
520 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Newly Refurbished Executive King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Newly Refurbished Premium King Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001
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147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001
Nearby
63 Boulcott St Lambton Quay Area
Antrim House
1100 ft
Church
St Mary of the Angels
1600 ft
Event hall
Wellington Town Hall
2000 ft
Gallery
New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Academy Galleries
1100 ft
Lambton Quay
1200 ft
Restaurants
Sojourn Cafe & Bar
0 ft
147 The Terrace
Whitby's Restaurant & Bar
1300 ft
147 The Terrace
Concrete Bar & Restaurant
2000 ft
Lambton Quay Level 1 Cable Car Lane
Jasmin Licensed Chinese Restaurant
1900 ft
294 Lambton Quay James Cook Arcade Level M
Caucus Restaurant & Bar
1900 ft
133-137 The Terrace
Boulcott Street Bistro
800 ft
99 Boulcott Street
Funicular
2000 ft
1st Floor
Spring Kitchen
2000 ft
203 Lambton Quay
Verve Cafe
1700 ft
250 Lambton Quay
Frank's
500 ft
116 The Terrace
Steps Restaurant Travelodge Hotel
900 ft
Gilmer Terrace
Cafe Mamba
900 ft
2 Gilmer Terrace
Getting around
City Centre
Wellington12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
Wellington Airport (WLG)12 min  ·  4.7 mi
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)81 min  ·  33.2 mi
Train
Wellington Railway Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at NZD 30 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
14
Number of rooms:
106
Former name
James Cook Hotel Grand

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