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147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, 6001

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - A centrally located 5-star hotel with harbour views, renovated rooms, and direct Lambton Quay access

This 5-star hotel on The Terrace offers 269 rooms and suites, including fully refurbished Harbour View Suites with walk-in showers and Forest & Bird amenities. Executive King and Twin rooms feature contemporary furnishings and updated bathrooms, while Deluxe accommodations provide access to the Harbour View Lounge with 24-hour non-alcoholic beverages. Whitby's Restaurant on the 17th floor serves buffet breakfast and dinner with harbour views, and Sojourn Café & Bar adjacent to the front desk offers coffee and snacks. The property features 10 meeting rooms accommodating up to 300 delegates, a gym with rowing machines and treadmills, and complimentary access to Les Mills Lambton Quay. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides direct lift access to Lambton Quay's shopping district, situated 0.5 miles from Wellington Museum and 0.5 miles from Cuba Street. Guests at Hotel Grand Chancellor can arrange menus with vegetarian and gluten-free options through the Executive Chef.

Pros

Centrally located on The Terrace with direct lift access to Lambton Quay shopping district

Renovated rooms feature walk-in showers and contemporary furnishings

Harbour View Lounge offers 24-hour access to complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks

Complimentary access to Les Mills Lambton Quay fitness facilities

10 meeting rooms accommodate up to 300 delegates with audio-visual equipment

Cons

No spa or pool facilities on the property

Limited availability for twin bed configuration requires 24-hour advance notice

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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
Family Room
2 persons
48 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Newly Refurbished Executive King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Newly Refurbished Executive Twin Room
2 persons
28 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

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

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

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
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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
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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