About this property
James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 500 metres from Lambton Harbour. It features a fitness centre and a restaurant with harbour views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with en suite bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbour views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness centre on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbour views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lynn
United Kingdom“The room was very comfortable, good walk-in shower. The location was really good, lift from hotel down to Lambton Quay. Lots of choices for breakfast. Staff helpful and friendly.” - Sharyn
New Zealand“helpful staff great location easy walk to shops cafes and WOW” - Scott New Zealand“Very quiet, and great location. Clean and comfortable bed.”
- Rhiannon New Zealand“Close to town, good parking, rooms nice and well equipped”
- Jason New Zealand“Friendly and helpful staff, including bar / restaurant staff. The guy making the eggs, omelette and pancakes was so good - perfect eggs, well training. Look forward to taking my family there. So clean, so easy to get to Lampton Quay and...”
- Anna New Zealand“Fabulous staff, great location, rooms are spacious, tidy & modern, food is great.”
- Lyn New Zealand“Didn't have breakfast Accommodation is fresh and stylish.”
- Eleanor New Zealand“Excellent location for our purpose Front of house staff and waitress very friendly and helpful”
- Patricia
Australia“The location was excellent. The staff were fantastic. Our booking was mixed up and the manager had it sorted very quickly. The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable and quiet. We highly recommend the tapas menu and drinks in the bar....” - Natalie New Zealand“Excellent location, good buffet breakfast. Dated but spacious clean rooms. Would stay again.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Whitbys Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card.
Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.
Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.
Please note that non-refundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
