Distinction Christchurch Hotel

14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Check-in date:
06 May 2026
Check-out date:
07 May 2026
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2 guests
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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

The 5-star smoke-free Distinction Christchurch Hotel is situated in the very heart of Christchurch only a few steps from The Chalice. A lounge bar as well as a sauna and a shared lounge can be enjoyed at the contemporary hotel, boasting the setting around a 5-minute walk from the temporary church "Cardboard Cathedral".

The Victoria Square is located 450 metres from the hotel, and such natural sites as the urban Riccarton Bush Forest are 3.4 km away. The compact Quake City Museum is in the vicinity of the Distinction and Christchurch airport is 5 km away. A botanical garden and gardens are a few minutes' walk from this accommodation, and the chic suburban Colombo Shopping Center is approximately 25 minutes' walk away. A family vacation to Christchurch will become more exciting if you visit the magical Margaret Mahy Family Playground lying 1 km from the hotel. Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is just near the Distinction Christchurch.

The property has 178 rooms, comprising a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, are offered. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Bathroom facilities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as dressing gowns and a shower cap. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the Distinction.

The à la carte Gumption Restaurant & Bar restaurant offers a wide assortment of contemporary dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian-friendly menu. There is a bar & pub|bar and pub serving New Zealand food a mere 350 metres away.

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The property has 178 rooms, comprising a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, are offered. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Bathroom facilities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as dressing gowns and a shower cap. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the Distinction.
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Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant

Internet connection

  • Wi-Fi

Parking

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Activities & entertainments

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Kitchen has

  • Electric kettle

For business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For children

  • Children's menu

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Rooms have

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

Bathroom has

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out: until 11:00

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8.8 /10

Richard

7/10

2020-12-19

Overall we loved our stay and recommend. Awesome hotel, friendly staff, appetising food. Suite was very spacious, with a kitchenette.

Christopher

9/10

2020-09-17

It deserves its 4 stars. We appreciated to be here, its location and rooms.

Ian

8/10

2020-08-01

The staff was best, room was good sized. It was centrally located. Enjoyed that there was Burgerfuel Hereford Street with short-orders right at the venue, super convenient. Would love to come back as they provided amazing service...

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Check-in date:
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