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The George ChristchurchvsAround the World Backpackers
The George Christchurch and Around the World Backpackers are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The George Christchurch scores significantly better than Around the World Backpackers. The George Christchurch is ranked #1 in Christchurch with endorsements from 7 reviews such as concierge.com, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
The George Christchurch
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Concierge
New York Times Lonely Planet
50 Park Terrace, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This small luxury hotel's spacious, modern guest rooms have a crisp, monochromatic color scheme and the public areas are welcoming but intimate." Full review
Frommer's "The George is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, and its attention to detail is hard to fault." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The George has 53 handsomely decorated rooms and suites on the fringe of Christchurch’s sweeping Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Boutique hotel with minimalist lithographs by local artist Ralph Holere and 53 light-filled rooms, overlooking Hagley Park. ." Full review
Star Service "Opposite Hagley Park and a lovely willow-shaded stretch of the Avon River, 500 meters from the casino, this hotel lies a pleasant 10-minute walk northwest from Cathedral Square and the art gallery." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the country’s finest urban boutique hotels, recently renovated with considerable panache."
Gayot "This Christchurch boutique offering is the only one in the area to boast a one-to-one ratio of staff to guest."
Concierge "If you're going to stay in South Island's biggest city, this is the place to do it."
New York Times "In Christchurch, the George Hotel, fronting Hagley Park, is what every city needs: a comfortable, hyperlocal luxury hotel with meticulous service"
In New Zealand, Sauvignon Wishes and Sashimi Dreams
January 23, 2023
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park" Full review
Around the World Backpackers Lonely Planet
314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
From $13/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
- Bicycle rental
Lonely Planet "Utilitarian hostel with a friendly vibe, Kiwiana decor and sunny back garden (complete with hammock and barbecue)." Full review
