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About the Hotel

9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8013

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch sits 15 minutes' walk from the temporary church "Cardboard Cathedral". Offering bike loans, the hotel is a few steps from Canterbury Museum.

Location

This 5-star hotel is ideally situated just 1 km from Victoria Street Clock Tower. Guests can also reach landmarks nearby, including Victoria Square, which is a 12-minute walk away.

Quake City is located a short way from the property.

There is Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop 250 metres from The Observatory Hotel Christchurch.

Rooms

This Christchurch hotel features 33 rooms with a mini-fridge-bar and tea/coffee making equipment, and such comforts as climate control. Bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet, a lowered sink, and a shower along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

The smoke-free property is within easy reach of the restaurant Universo Brasserie & Bar.

Leisure & Business

Guests may also participate in bike loans.

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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
Prestige Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Observatory Legacy Room – Lower Ground floor
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Observatory Deluxe Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Prestige Skylight Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

Explore the finest transport options for effortless navigation

City Centre
Christchurch700 m
Airports
Christchurch (CHC) 9.9 km

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • 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

9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8013
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9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8013
Nearby
Museum
Canterbury Museum
310 m
Bridge
Bridge of Remembrance
560 m
Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery
510 m
Montreal St
2011 quake memorials
530 m
Fountain
Peacock Fountain
210 m
33 Rolleston Avenue
Christ's College
350 m
68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
390 m
Waterloo Place
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott
410 m
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
William Sefton Moorhouse Statue
130 m
Museum
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
350 m
Museum
Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
30 m
2 Worcester Boulevard
Rutherford's Den
70 m
Market
The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora
300 m
ChristchurchNew Zealand
Avon River
580 m
Restaurants
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
290 m
48 Worcester Street Corner of Worcester Boulevard & Montreal Streets
Cook 'N' With Gas
320 m
23 Worcester Street
Curator's House Restaurant
210 m
7 Rolleston Avenue Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Zen Sushi and Dumplings
320 m
301 Montreal Street The Arts Centre
The Astro Lounge
400 m
23 Worcester Street Cook'n' With Gas Building
Universo Brasserie & Bar
330 m
49 Worcester Blvd Christchurch Art Gallery
The Kitchen Cafe
240 m
53 Hereford Street
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