What makes it 86% Solo-Friendly: The 24-hour front desk, CCTV and elevators enhance safety; free high-speed WiFi and a business centre aid work; Cathedral Square and bus stops 300 m away make solo city touring simple.
Christchurch International Airport: 10.9 km (22 min drive)
Taxi or rideshare to the airport takes about 22 min.
Cathedral Square: 250m (3 min walk)
Historic plaza surrounded by cafes, shops and street performers.
Tip: Visit at sunset to see the Square lit up and catch live music on weekends.
Riverside Market: 430m (5 min walk)
Indoor food hall with local produce and street-food stalls.
Tip: Try the artisan doughnuts or craft coffee for a quick solo snack.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: 700m (9 min walk)
Free-entry contemporary art exhibitions from New Zealand and beyond.
Tip: Check the gallery’s website for evening events or artist talks.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet in rooms and all public areas.
Fitness Center:
Small gym open 24 hours with cardio and free weights.
24-Hour Front Desk:
Staff available at any hour for check-in, local tips or wake-up calls.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags securely before check-in or after check-out at no extra cost.
On-Site Parking:
Self-parking available onsite for a fee.
Bar & Restaurant:
Café & Bar 165 serves meals and drinks; breakfast buffet available at additional cost.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning:
On-site laundry machines and dry-cleaning service (charges apply).
Elevator provides access to every floor; lobby, bar and restaurant are on the ground level.

Emerson
(Edit) I'm reviewing again because I stayed here a second time in just 2 months. We had an issue with the blind in our room it wasn't staying shut quickly resolved by receptionist and moved and upgraded to a king room. ALL silver member by the way. We checked in late unfortunately no parking in multistory behind hotel we parked in street. Thank you so much for the welcome card, TV was on lights we...
Notfor You
The rooms are teeny tiny, but perfect for a solo traveller. Service is lovely. Wifi is strong enough for meetings. Beds are comfortable, but a bit short for us taller than average people. Skip the breakfast. It isn't worth the price. Go to the pastry shop around the corner for breakfast. Location is a bit far from the airport, but perfect for wandering around Christchurch. The rooms are quiet, but...
Stu Thompson
Exactly what I needed for a weekend trip. A great location - handy for town and will be great for the new stadium when it opens. Friendly staff, clean facilities. I booked the windowless double room. It was fine for me, but I wouldn't recommend for 2 people. It was even smaller than I expected and would be difficult to just move around with 2 people. The double bed is obviously very small for 2...
Rose
I enjoyed my stay here! Check in was simple, I had the option of viewing some rooms before selecting one. Room was tidy and the bathroom was separate, decent sized and functioning well. The view from my room was towards the Margaret Mahy park and of Manchester St. It was a lovely view especially in the morning. The ambience of the lobby was nice, the meal of lamb shanks ordered at the restaurant...
Damien Livingston
The service upon arrival was excellent. There was a large group checking in and I was well looked after. The rooms are perfect if you are looking for no frills, the rooms are quite small but cater for what you need. My room was perfect for a single travelling for work, but if you need more space you’ll need a bigger room. The restaurant food was good, I had the fish. The coffee was ok, but I didn’...
Address: 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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From Christchurch Airport, take a taxi or rideshare to Cashel Street (about 22 min drive) and you'll find the hotel on your left.
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