The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, Christchurch
Overview
Proudly offering a private art gallery, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch stands approximately 15 minutes' stroll from 185 Empty White Chairs Memorial. Situated 0.6 miles from Christchurch airport, this 5-star hotel features car rental service, as well as cars for rent.
Location
The Christchurch hotel is nestled in the Christchurch City Center district, 0.2 miles from The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora and a stone's throw from the Māori galleries "Canterbury Museum". The non-smoking Observatory Hotel is about 5 minutes by foot from Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop and a mere 5 minutes by foot from the private secondary school "Christ's College".
The property is ideally located a short way from Christchurch Art Gallery.
Rooms
The hotel features 33 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini bar fridge and tea/coffee making equipment. Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and a shower cap.
Eat & Drink
You can enjoy an European cuisine in the Universo Brasserie & Bar located 0.2 miles from the Observatory Hotel Christchurch.
Leisure & Business
The accommodation goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
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
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Elevator
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
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
Recommended for:
Stargazing through Telescope
View the Southern Sky using the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope, guided by University of Canterbury astronomers.
Explore Rutherford's Den
Visit Rutherford's Den for hands-on science exhibits and multi-sensory displays in a heritage building.
Attend Lunchtime Concerts
Listen to live performances by local and international musicians in The Arts Centre's Great Hall.
Tour Teece Museum
See Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts spanning 3000 years at Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities.
Location
Convenient Location
Christchurch is a central area with landmarks like Christchurch Art Gallery, Quake City, and The Botanic Gardens nearby.
Arts and Culture Neighborhood
The central business district features cultural sites such as the Christchurch Art Gallery, 2011 quake memorials, and New Regent Street.
Local Bites to Try
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar, Bloody Mary's, and Twenty Seven Steps are popular for European and New Zealand cuisine.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants