James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Newly Refurbished - Executive Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$22 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$133 per night
Price US$398
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 500 metres from Lambton Harbour. It features a fitness centre and a restaurant with harbour views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with en suite bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbour views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness centre on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbour views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Newly Refurbished - Executive Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$22 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$133 per night
Price US$398
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Newly Refurbished - Executive Twin Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 2 double beds
Free cot available on request
301 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$133 per night
Price US$398
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$22
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$170 per night
Price US$510
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 3
US$150 per night
Price US$450
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$22
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 3
US$191 per night
Price US$574
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$133 per night
Price US$398
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$22
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$162 per night
Price US$485
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$149 per night
Price US$447
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$158 per night
Price US$473
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Newly Refurbished - Executive King Room
We have 1 left
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
301 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$133 per night
Price US$398
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$22
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$133 per night
Price US$398
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$22
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$149 per night
Price US$447
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$137 per night
Price US$410
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$145 per night
Price US$435
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

Adrienne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was spot on. Staff were lovely and made my day.”
Inga
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the buffet dinner with piano music, yummy food for dinner and breakfast, kids friendly. Restaurant receptionist was super helpfull, when I asked if would be possible to get some alternative milk for toddler in our bottle(we ran out our milk...”
Emily
Australia Australia
“Clean, great location, friendly staff, easy check in.”
Catherine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything it’s a lovely hotel right in the heart of Wellington. It’s hard to scramble eggs for a buffet but the chef managed to create perfect eggs - staff always warm and friendly, especially manager and Lance in restaurant - both a credit to hotel”
Lorna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Super convenient, very helpful staff, clean huge room”
Michelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely clean room. Great staff, the best breakfast ever”
Janne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Got stranded in Wellington due to the weather. Hotel staff were exceptional and made sure I knew where everything was and how I could access the shops I needed to get personal supplies. Facilities at the hotel were excellent. Room was well...”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“We were made so welcome and given a beautiful refurbished room”
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
“We really appreciated the space in our Terrace room.”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable, good walk-in shower. The location was really good, lift from hotel down to Lambton Quay. Lots of choices for breakfast. Staff helpful and friendly.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Whitbys Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$57. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.

Please note that non-refundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.