The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor lies at the heart of the city's commercial and retail districts, has direct access to the major shopping precinct of Lambton Quay and is only a short walk from the city's government and corporate offices. The Parliament Buildings, Wellington Convention Centre, WestpacTrust Stadium, Te Papa Museum, the Cable Car and the Botanic Gardens are all within 10 minutes' walk.

The capital's leading mid-market hotel, it is fully air-conditioned and has a lobby that includes a 24-hour reception desk with a 24-hour check-out service, a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities. For an additional fee, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service and laundry services.

There is a fully-equipped gym on the 16th floor and the Bodyhaven spa-style boutique offers a rejuvenating experience in an atmosphere of peace and serenity with various massages, body treatments and luxury facials available (fees apply). The hotel offers the chance for a guest and three of their colleagues to play a round of golf at the Shandon Golf Club course (15 minutes away by car). Green fees are complimentary and bookings should be made through the concierge and are subject to availability.

Awards

• Hospitality Association of New Zealand Awards for Excellence
• Winner, Supreme Award for Overall Excellence
• Winner, Excellence in Customer Service
• Winner, Best Re-Developed Accommodation Hotel
• Winner, Best Re-Developed Bar/Restaurant
• Finalist Best Marketed Accommodation Hotel

Food and Drink

Whitby’s buffet restaurant can accommodate 140 guests for smorgasbord breakfast, lunch and dinner. An a la carte dinner menu is also available.

Try Sojourn Café Bar with international cuisine, the finest New Zealand wines and excellent service, located on the lobby level.

The Piano Bar, on the 17th floor with sweeping views over Wellington harbour, is the ideal place to relax with friends over a drink.

Accommodation

This large, Wellington hotel features 260 well appointed rooms and suites. The hotel features comfortable rooms and suites, with a range of facilities to suit both business and leisure travellers. Standard Rooms have one double and one single bed, a sofa, an en suite bathroom with a bath/shower and a hairdryer, high-speed Internet access and a desk.

Further facilities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, a minibar and mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board and a room safe.

Some rooms offer harbour views, others have city views. Both the air conditioning and heating units can be individually regulated.