You'll be centrally located in Wellington with a stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, within a 15-minute walk of St Paul's Cathedral and Carter Observatory. This 4.5-star hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Old St Paul's.
147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
Amenities
General services
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Dining
Coffee shop or cafe
Coffee/tea in common areas
Parking Facilities
Valet parking (surcharge)
Long-term parking (surcharge)
Wellness facilities
Fitness centre
Use of nearby fitness centre
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Conditions
Check-in/ Check-out
Check-in 02:00 PMCheck-out 11:00 AM
Credit cards accepted by the hotel
Japan Credit Bureau (JCB), MasterCard, American Express, Visa, Diners Club
About this property
Location
New Zealand>Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviews
Prestigia Reviews (3)
Tripadvisor Reviews (5069)
4 /5This average is based on 5069 reviews
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112katherinesMay 2026
Good location and clean rooms.
Could walk everywhere from this hotel. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Staff was professional and very helpful.
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davidnP2296OSNew York City, New York April 2026
Average
Chose this hotel for it’s location, but was not impressed. The hotel is clean, and the room was a nice size, but there are no room safes as advertized, and there was no concierge on duty to assist, ...
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MrsGPNthApril 2026
Comfortable, clean and very welcoming.
We always have a great experience staying at James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel in Wellington. It is an older hotel, but the rooms have been refreshed really well. It is impeccably clean and comfortab...
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DeirdraWilsonFebruary 2026
Great Experience. 5/5
Feb 23rd 2026. 1 night. I stayed with my mother in a twin share with 2 x Queen beds which were ultra comfortable. The room was spotless. We had a refurbished room 2414 on a high floor. Our view was ni...
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lostagain2014Bridport, Dorset, England February 2026
Good standard but no room safe.
We spent 3 nights here as part of a tour of New Zealand. It was in a good central location, close to shops, restaurants and the quay. Check in was a little slow, but staff were friendly and helpful.
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Good location and clean rooms.
Could walk everywhere from this hotel. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Staff was professional and very helpful.