Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Valet parking services are also offered.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in Christchurch City Centre, close to cultural highlights like Isaac Theatre Royal and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts. It is also near Lyttelton Harbour and Margaret Mahy Playground.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

No, the property does not feature a swimming pool.

Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel - 4 Star Stay

Average nightly price at Distinction Christchurch Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$153
February	$217
March	$213
April	$170
May	$146
June	$125
July	$116
August	$152
September	$163
October	$186
November	$196
December	$147

What guests think

At Distinction Christchurch Hotel, guests consistently praise the central location, friendly and accommodating staff, and spacious, clean rooms, while noting some drawbacks such as occasional noise or tired room elements, and intermittent Wi‑Fi or water‑pressure issues.

Many reviews highlight excellent breakfast and a well-liked on-site restaurant and bar, though some found breakfast pricing or inclusion confusing and a few considered late-night room service or a meal underwhelming. Facilities include appreciated self-service laundry, while parking is valet-only and can feel limited or expensive. Overall, expect a central, comfortable base with warm service.

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Facilities

Self-service laundry is appreciated by several guests. Parking is valet-only with no free/self options, and some find it costly or limited, though a few value the convenience.

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Andrea

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff great location didn’t like valet parking would prefer to park own vehicle lighting in the room was poor

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Debra

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room felt luxurious and was very clean. The check in process was easy and the staff were incredibly helpful with luggage and with finding ice. The valet parking was a bit expensive ($35NZD) and self parking is not an option. Overall the hotel is worth the price.

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Gareth

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent hotel with everything you need. Hotel is walkable to most of the attractions in Christchurch. Hotel staffs were very friendly as well. Only issue we had, the hotel does not have any free parking. So we had to park at the nearest Wilson carpark (with overnight parking).

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Shigeyuki

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

広い部屋にしてもらったのは良かったのだけれど、暖房をMAXにしても少し寒かった。それとこちらの予約時の誤りだったのか駐車場が有ると思っていたのがなく30ドルと言われたので、近くの駐車場を自分たちで探すことになった。

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Barbara

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Responsive helpful staff. Wonderful dinner in restaurant. Laundry facilities

10

Mark

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice property in a great location in Christchurch. Friendly staff and great safety features. About 1 hour before we were going to checkout the fire alarm rang and we had to evacuate and the staff handled it professionally.

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Andrea

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent city centre location for bars, restaurants and shopping, quiet and clean. Beautiful rooms. Lovely beds. Loved the self laundry facilities. Very convenient when travelling. Highly recommended 😊

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Gautam

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located. Valet parking only available on premises. Street parking 5 mins away and not always available. Wifi Internet hopeless - Laptops would not connect - staff knew that it was an ongoing issue but unable/unwilling to assist.

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Zhaoli

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet parking only but the staff were generally nice and helpful. I was surprised at how they kept providing insufficient towels or coffee mugs even though we had four guests in the room. The room and facility were a bit old especially the bathroom definitely needs an upgrade.

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Kathrin

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice service at reception, warm check-in and simple check-out. Valet service $30 is good.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean or spotless. A few guests mentioned housekeeping oversights or maintenance grime (e.g., not enough towels, dirty windows).

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Brian

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was modern, clean, quiet, and comfortable. The location was convenient for walking to restaurants and for catching a taxi to more remote destinations.

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Harsh

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could improve the cleaning and upkeep of the place.

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Erin

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great sized King room with large bathroom. Was nice and clean. Very friendly staff and a great location

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Kelly

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean room. Hotel in convenient location in walking distance to many restaurants and shops.

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Adam

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really liked it. Had a room at the top floor. Only “not so good” thing was the limited view caused by dirt on the windows - probably from the work at the Cathedral.

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Mai

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ロケーションが良い部屋も清潔で家具も上質で良かったです

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Kristy

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. We were near a lift, but the room was quiet and blackout curtains made for a very comfortable nights sleep. Really clean facilities . Staff were welcoming and friendly. Easy walk to main city centre.

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Zahra

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spotless. Clean. Staff were great. Breakfast was plentiful.

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Yasuhiro

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

市内中心部にあり、外出すにも便利でした。レンタカーの駐車も鍵を預けて駐車はお任せする事が出来ました。部屋も清潔で、快適に過ごす事が出来ました。

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Joseph

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Highly recommend. Very comfortable, clean, spacious and staff great. Very central and easy to get about

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with many praising large suites and beds, modern decor, and quiet interiors. A minority reported dated fittings, poor lighting or views, A/C noise, weak heating or shower pressure, and occasional Wi‑Fi issues.

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Ryan

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent rooms. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.

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Luke

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large comfortable family suite

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Sarah

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Family suite and it was HUGE! Excellent location and the beds were super comfy. Would definitely recommend.

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Erin

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great sized King room with large bathroom. Was nice and clean. Very friendly staff and a great location

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Katsunori

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

日本人のスタッフさんがいて快適な対応をしてくれました。ただ、シャワーの水圧が弱くて大変でした。

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Chris

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bit noisy overnight with fan or air conditioning sounds, then early morning hammering for renovations or repairs??

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Carron

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A noisy air con that did not seem to offer any heat made this stay not up to standard. The room was spacious and well appointed, great breakfast buffet, and obliging staff. Being in the heart of the city was a plus but I am not sure I would stay again

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Joanne

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here twice in the last month in a Classic Junior Suite. Huge room, lovely hotel and staff and so central to walk to everything. We will be back.

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Darryl

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms very dated . Our view a block wall

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Gautam

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Centrally located. Valet parking only available on premises. Street parking 5 mins away and not always available. Wifi Internet hopeless - Laptops would not connect - staff knew that it was an ongoing issue but unable/unwilling to assist.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional across front desk and restaurant teams, with efficient check-in/out and prompt assistance. Some reported lapses such as slow acknowledgement, unhelpful responses, or delayed room service.

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Steve

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and the front desk staff were friendly and very helpful - thank you.

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Natasha

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff, everyone was so friendly and greeted us and asked how our stay way. Fabulous room Can’t wait to go back!

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Pramod

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Distinction Hotels was one of the best properties we stayed in as their hospitality & service was top-notch

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Kristy

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. We were near a lift, but the room was quiet and blackout curtains made for a very comfortable nights sleep. Really clean facilities . Staff were welcoming and friendly. Easy walk to main city centre.

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Victor

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly and competent front desk staff. Accommodating to our needs.

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Kathleen

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really helpful friendly staff - hotel was well situated for our purpose , we could walk to our venue and around the city

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Irene A

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located next to the Cathedral, the hotel is lovely. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I had to borrow a convertor for the electric plug as I forgot mine. The hotel was walking distance to lovely restaurants and shops. We are at the hotel the first night, the food was very good, the drinks were very good from the bar. It's a short walk to the trolley station if you want to get an overview of the area. Don't miss the Botanical Park or the Art Museum, both free and.lovely!!

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Christine

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel, certainly not 4 star. Front desk couldn't be bothered with answering the simplest of questions. Room service stated that they could not deliver to our room for an hour and a half.

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YUTAKA

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk attendants are the best.

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Heather

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When walked in had to wait to even be acknowledged by staff

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Location

Consistently praised central location near the Cathedral, tram, restaurants, and shops, making most sights walkable. A few noted construction or nearby bar noise at times.

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Meira

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

On the middle of city center. Very walkable

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Kelly

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean room. Hotel in convenient location in walking distance to many restaurants and shops.

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Kevin

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right downtown near lots of shopping and restaurants, very clean great staff.

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Hiroko

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location, walking distance to everywhere .

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Rachael

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff weren't overly friendly on arrival. But certainly made up for it on checkout. Hotel was busy with buses which made access in and out difficult with people and luggage all over the reception area. Could hear the music from neighbouring bar until 11pm

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David

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s so central near Avon, convention center and next to cathedral. Central Christchurch all walkable. Friendly staff

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Irene A

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located next to the Cathedral, the hotel is lovely. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I had to borrow a convertor for the electric plug as I forgot mine. The hotel was walking distance to lovely restaurants and shops. We are at the hotel the first night, the food was very good, the drinks were very good from the bar. It's a short walk to the trolley station if you want to get an overview of the area. Don't miss the Botanical Park or the Art Museum, both free and.lovely!!

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Daniel

Oct 14, 2023

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Perfect location but the works in and around the city to repair buildings makes for a lot of noise. Not the property’s fault though.

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Roy

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good central location. Just walk to all spots of interest.

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Andrea

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent city centre location for bars, restaurants and shopping, quiet and clean. Beautiful rooms. Lovely beds. Loved the self laundry facilities. Very convenient when travelling. Highly recommended 😊

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Dining

Breakfast draws frequent praise for quality and variety, and many enjoyed the on-site restaurant and bar. Some found breakfast pricing or inclusion unclear and a few reported slow or underwhelming room service.

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Peter

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, spacious rooms, friendly service and room service meals of a very high standard

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Colin

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast

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Zahra

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spotless. Clean. Staff were great. Breakfast was plentiful.

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Barbara

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Responsive helpful staff. Wonderful dinner in restaurant. Laundry facilities

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Irene A

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located next to the Cathedral, the hotel is lovely. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I had to borrow a convertor for the electric plug as I forgot mine. The hotel was walking distance to lovely restaurants and shops. We are at the hotel the first night, the food was very good, the drinks were very good from the bar. It's a short walk to the trolley station if you want to get an overview of the area. Don't miss the Botanical Park or the Art Museum, both free and.lovely!!

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Simon

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed to learn when l informed staff that l we were scheduled to attend an excursion which the pickup time conflicted with our breakfast resulting in us missing breakfast. When l had raised the matter with staff l had asked if we could be re-imbursed or a salad roll arranged that night but when l was told the girl will call me back that same night, l received no phone call, not even a message apologising the following day. Also noticed that we were notated down as attending breakfast when we actually didn't. becuase of this we will not be staying at this hotel again.

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Jamie

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Facilities were great and catered for a party of 4 on a girls weekend. Would definitely not both ordering room service at night, the standard of food was unacceptable considering it was only a toasted sandwich , and when I confronted staff they didn’t seem to care and still charged us fully. Apart from that great location , clean and tidy , would stay again but would consider ordering after hours room service again.

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Christine

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel, certainly not 4 star. Front desk couldn't be bothered with answering the simplest of questions. Room service stated that they could not deliver to our room for an hour and a half.

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Virginia

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice suite that was fine, if not a tiny bit tired looking. I’m disappointed that others in my group had breakfast included in their booking but because I used Hoteks.com that wasn’t an option, as the buffet breakfast was $35 a person (and not worth that). The hotel was close to many restaurants, which was a bonus. But most of them seem to have very limited hours. Some closed at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. and others not open for breakfast.

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??

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a sofisticated hotel, and have a good restaurant in the grand floor. We had a breakfast with various kind of delicious food. The location is also good in the center of Christchurch.

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1 $234	2 $236	3 $525	4 $614	5 $270	6 $210	7 $258
8 $210	9 $233	10 $614	11 $241	12 $236	13 $262	14 $553
15 $272	16 $243	17 $267	18 $261	19 $267	20 $232	21 $614
22 $247	23 $614	24	25 $614	26 $597	27 $605	28 $614
29 $243	30 $614

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

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Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

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