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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy local breakfast flavors, grab-and-go coffee, and versatile meeting spaces that accommodate gatherings of all sizes and purposes

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The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a luxurious Wellington retreat. Dine at two restaurants, stay fit at the gym, or relax with café coffee. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and two bars are perfect for unwinding after exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ฿2,626
฿3,020 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Room options

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Executive Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

King Suite with Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Terrace Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Terrace Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(195 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located near the beach, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is in Wellington CBD, a walkable area in Wellington with great shopping. Te Papa and Carter Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old St Paul's and Courtenay Place. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wellington Zoo, or enjoy an event or a match at Sky Stadium. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Wellington travel guide
Map
147 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wellington Cable Car featuring a city and railway items
    Wellington Cable Car
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Found on a walk down Willis Street, Wellington the morning after experiencing The World of Wearable Arts show.
    Lambton Quay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • TSB Arena which includes modern architecture
    TSB Bank Arena
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    10 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • D4
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Collective Coffee Shop
    4 min walk
  • InterContinental Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Te Papa
Located close to Carter Observatory and Botanic Gardens, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, convenient parking and central location
Room features
All 269 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sojourn Cafe and Bar
  • Whitbys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A credit card imprint is required at check-in. If a valid credit card cannot be produced, a NZD 100 cash bond must be paid at check-in.
Property Registration Number NZBN: 9429040890876

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor on 3 Apr 2026 start from ฿2,626, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Self-parking is available for NZD 35.00 per night.

What time is check-in at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral and Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's and Te Papa are also within 15 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 921 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 557 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1725 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed, really clean room, nice lounge and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff and Hotel. Always enjoy our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant central location with parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good locations very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the service of all the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good beds, rooms and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for a quick trip in Wellington. Location couldn't be better. Buffet breakfast is excellent. All staff were lovely and room clean and met needs/expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with everything we needed and staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel very welcome. The room was very clean and the bed, and other furniture, most comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent CBD location thats within walking distance to cuba st etc, whole facility is spotless, rooms are decent size, on site cafe and parking make life easier, and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel with excellent staff right out. The back door was local Wellington shopping. The rooms were nothing to write home about, but the hotel itself was spotlessly clean in the breakfast was really great. I would stay here again in Wellington for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities, can’t complain about anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Wild corner room with city and harbour views was somewhat terrifying in the wind and rain…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, all staff we encountered were great and the room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and very central, close to all shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
The service is very good and the location is perfect for a day in Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and well stocked. Check-in and check-out was easy and very quick. We enjoyed the amenities and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay - the staff were amazingly helpful amongst a booking error made by Expedia. We truly appreciate the hotels support in grtting this sorted for us and being so accomodating. We will of course be coming back to the James Cook again soon for our next trip to the capital.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacy-Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025