About this hotel
Make James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor your home away from home in the heart of Wellington city. We welcome you with warm hospitality and show you what makes Wellington so special.
Being centrally located on The Terrace, we're just a stone's throw away from all the action. Want to explore the city's shopping areas or soak up the capital's culture? We're right in the heart of the CBD, and attractions like the Cable Car, Parliament, TSB Arena, Te Papa, Tākina and Sky Stadium are all within easy reach. You can also easily stroll down to Lambton Quay, thanks to our convenient pedestrian access.
At James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington, we take pride in providing quality accommodation and unforgettable experiences. Our hotel offers a diverse range of rooms that cater to every type of traveller, whether you're here for business, a conference, or a relaxing holiday.
With 269 rooms and suites available, you're spoilt for choice with a variety of options. When you book our Deluxe rooms or Suites on the 26th Floor, you get access to the exclusive Harbour Lounge, where you can unwind and soak in stunning views.
Enjoy the recently renovated Whitby's Restaurant, a well-established favourite, offering tasty buffet options for breakfast, buffet dinner Friday and Saturday nights, as well as a delicious à la carte menu and High Tea for those fancying a treat. For a more laid-back and intimate experience, Sojourn Cafe & Bar on the ground floor is the perfect spot.
Explore Wellington and create wonderful memories at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. We're here to make your stay a memorable one.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Accessible
- Air con
Facilities and services
Facilities 24
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (30 NZD, extra charge)
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (14:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Local and international calls (extra charge)
- Room service (extra charge)
- Laundry service (extra charge)
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- Bellboy service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
- Concierge
- Gym
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Towels and bed linen
Catering 6
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant (2)
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
Sports 1
- Fitness
Business 6
- Conference room (8)
- Meeting room (8)
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
Meals 6
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Gluten-free meals
- Vegetarian meal
- Snacks
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 2
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Double room
Premium Room
Double room
Executive King
Suite
King Suite with Harbour View
Twin room
Executive Twin
Twin room
Terrace Room
Double room
Deluxe Room
Family room
Family Room
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Family roomup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Family roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
147 The Terrace, 147, Wellington
387 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
- City centre200 m
- Entertainment Area200 m
- Bus/Train station300 m
- Harbour300 m
- Beach1 km
- Wellington Airport7 km
- Airport8 km
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2025
- Total number of rooms
- 268
- Number of floors (main building)
- 14
- Accessible rooms
- 2
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 02/10/2026.
