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Christchurch Accommodation

The George
The George, a luxury boutique hotel, is the essence of supreme comfort and is renowned for offering a personalised stay and attentive staff as well as two award winning restaurants. Located in the heart of Christchurch overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and river Avon you will find a peaceful retreat just steps from Christchurch's cultural precinct and key attractions. With its focus on luxury, impeccable service in an intimate ambience is guaranteed at The George, the only Christchurch Hotel with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio. The George is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

 

Huntley Lodge:
Huntley Lodge is a luxury, boutique hotel, surrounded by towering trees, manicured lawns and park-like gardens.  Architecturally-designed rooms, suites and apartments are in harmony with the style and period of the original homestead yet with the advantages of modern facilities and features. Sumptuous furnishings and minute attention to detail ensure your comfort.  Each room features a deep spa bath, open fire place, and a balcony or patio overlooking expansive lawns and pool.

The Classic Villa:
The building that houses this historic boutique hotel was erected in 1899 and comes with a New Zealand Historic Places Trust Classification. The Classic Villa is a beautifully appointed Italian-style villa, located on a quiet one-way pedestrian boulevard, across from the Christchurch Arts Centre.  Guest rooms feature luxury bedding, flat screen tvs, wireless internet and bathrooms with walk-in massage showers, and heated floors.  Relax and mingle at the end of your day with a glass of wine in the luxurious lounge or in the outdoor garden with its open fire. Wake in the morning to a sumptuous Mediterranean breakfast.

 
Heritage Hotel Christchurch (currently closed):
At Heritage Christchurch Hotel, we can provide you with just that proposition, offering contemporary Christchurch hotel accommodation in the lovingly restored Old Government Building (OGB), or modern convenience in our tower wing.  For position, service, features and sheer charm, you will find this hotel quickly becomes your preferred choice for business or leisure, and the perfect platform from which to explore the many and varied joys of New Zealand's garden city.

Millennium Christchurch (currently closed):
Only minutes from the city's key tourist attractions, Millennium Christchurch is centrally located in picturesque Cathedral Square, the heart of Christchurch for business and shopping.  air-conditioned bedrooms are spacious and come with a complete range of facilities and amenities such as mini-bar, Sky TV in-house movies, iron/ironing board.  The onsite, Piko Piko Restaurant offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience that combines award winning cuisine, finest quality wines and unsurpassed service.

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