DISTINCTION CHRISTCHURCH HOTEL, Christchurch – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 air-conditioned rooms across 11 floors, including Classic King, Superior King, and Family Suites. Rooms feature king beds or two queen beds, 55-inch Smart TVs with SKY channels, double-glazed windows, and free unlimited WiFi. Suites include separate lounge areas with additional TVs, work desks, and views of Cathedral Square. Ensuite bathrooms have walk-in showers with dual shower heads; some include separate baths. The hotel recycles toiletries through The Hotel Weka program.
Dining at Gumption
Gumption Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and High Tea daily. The breakfast buffet includes hot selections, freshly baked items, smoothies, waffles, and a live egg station (6 am-10 am). High Tea features sandwiches, blinis, scones with jam and cream, sweet treats, gourmet teas, barista coffee, and bubbly wine. A kids' menu is available with activity sheets and highchairs.
Leisure & Facilities
Guests receive complimentary access to the Level 3 gym, open from 5 am to 10 pm, with cardio machines, dumbbells, and a functional trainer. The hotel is 500 meters from the Avon River for running and 2 km from Hagley Park. Valet parking is available for $30 per day with in/out privileges. Free Penguin Express and adventure park shuttles stop nearby.
Central City Location
The hotel is in Cathedral Square, a 5-minute walk from the Avon River, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Casino, Cashel Mall, and Te Pae Convention Centre. The tram stop is meters away, providing access to 17 city stops, including the Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, and New Regent Street. The Canterbury Museum shuttle stop is 1 km away for services to the International Antarctic Centre and Christchurch Adventure Park.
Services & Sustainability
Services include 24-hour in-room dining, valet parking ($30/day), and free unlimited WiFi. The business deal includes breakfast and gym access. The hotel participates in The Hotel Weka recycling program, converting used toiletries into construction materials. Family suites accommodate up to 6 guests, with options connecting rooms for groups.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- 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