Heritage Christchurch - Central City Location
by TripAdvisor Member tallusion
Very central location within easy walking distance to the Arts Centre, Botanical Gardens, i-Site, Internet, shops etc.
Rooms were clean and spacious. Windows managed to block out a good portion of the City Centre noise - including the clock tower. Stayed in room 507 and 309 (2 seperate trips). Found the room quieter the higher up you were. In a 5 night stay noticed they only replaced bubble bath once which was a bit disappointing. Couldn't be bothered calling up for more.
Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about surrounding areas. Thought it was an absolute rip off tho that they charge $15 per day for valet parking, when there is little to no street options. (Who really wants to be moving their car off the streets at 6am???)
Would stay here again.
Enjoyed our stay at the centrally located hotel
by TripAdvisor Member grismis
After doing extensive research, my sister, brother-in-law, husband and I spent 2 nights at the Heritage Christchurch in early November at a rate of $282NZD per day. It received 4+ stars from Qualmark, NZ's hotel rating system, 4 stars from Virtual Tourist, and a 2/3 rating from Frommers. We requested a 2 bedroom suite in the Old Government Building (OGB) which was perfect for our foursome and we were not disappointed. The reception desk is in the main tower, but the spa, gym and restaurant are all located in the OGB.
The hotel is centrally located, just across the street from Cathedral Square and is within a few feet of the free city shuttle and other bus transportation. It is also walking distance to many restaurants, the information center, the Avon River and lots of shopping.
The suite was 2 levels, with both bedrooms upstairs. One bedroom had a bathroom in it with a shower stall. The second bathroom was located downstairs and had a larger tub and a very small washer/dryer. The downstairs had an open floor plan which encompassed the living room, kitchen and dining room. This set up was ideal for watching TV and hanging out.
The staff was very nice and accommodating and we greatly enjoyed our stay. There is wi-fi in all public areas of the hotel and we had a good internet connection in the room, though internet access was not free (it isn't free anywhere in NZ), and cost about $25NZD per day.
We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Christchurch. You don't really need a car to get around because of its central location and the abundance of transportation options within walking distance of the hotel.
Charm & History in a Great Location
by TripAdvisor Member Vnyrdr
Stayed in a two-bedroom suite in the Old Government Building (OGB). The suite was perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 pre-teens, with a nicely-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, washer & dryer, and two bedrooms, one with a King bed and one with two twin beds. The suite and the OGB were very charming, although the bathrooms were nothing special. The main disappointment was that there was no view (just a parking garage), whereas some of the rooms in the new building have views over the southern alps (but no large suites in the new building). The location is perfect, and we experienced none of the street noise other reviewers complained of. We did find the suite quite cold, despite the heater being on full-blast, and had to have the staff bring us a portable space heater, which worked very well.
Great Service
by TripAdvisor Member BrisFamily
We loved our stay at the heritage. Good points are (1) the room is larger than a normal hotel room (2) water pressure in the shower was great (3) bathrobes were nice and fluffy and clean (not like some other places we stayed at in nz (4) the staff were extremely helpful with directions and suggestions on where to go/not go (5) it is in a great location (very central to everything). There is a good restaurant with great service and food (especially fresh fish) called The Boulevard which is within walking distance and the mall/art centre/avon is close by.
Only bad point was we were on the 3rd floor of the tower wing and we did find the traffic noise and lights a minor problem (very minor). If you enjoy TOTAL quiet, I would suggest that you ask for a room higher up or towards the rear not the front.
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