Jailhouse AccommodationvsChateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Jailhouse Accommodation and Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton are both recommended by professionals. Overall, Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton is preferred by most professionals compared to Jailhouse Accommodation. Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton ranks #2 in Christchurch with positive reviews from 6 sources like Insight Guides, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Jailhouse Accommodation
338 Lincoln Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $16/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide
"A jail as recently as 1999, this Victorian Gothic prison has been imaginatively turned into an atmospheric hostel with mostly double and twin-bunk rooms... Located almost 2km southwest of the Square."
Fodor's
"Its email address is [email protected], and certainly staying in an historic jail has a novelty factor, but this offers much more than that." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Twins and doubles are a bit on the small side... but it’s still an exceptionally well run and friendly spot. The surrounding Addington area has good cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues." Full review
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
189 Deans Ave, Christchurch 8440, New Zealand
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Surrounded by 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this Kiwi take on a French château even has its own boutique vineyard." Full review
Insight Guides
"Quality guest rooms situated near Hagley Park, close to the city centre."
DK Eyewitness
"Christchurch’s only resort-style hotel, set in five acres of gardens beside Hagley Park, and a short walk through the park from the city centre."
Star Service
"A 30-minute stroll from the cathedral, this hotel is a haven of serenity amid 2 hectares of gardens with more than 150 varieties of roses and herbs." Full review
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Only a few rooms have balconies, and they are on request only.
Rough Guide
"Two-hundred-room hotel, memorable for its lovely surroundings on the edge of Hagley Park, with an outdoor pool, restaurants and cocktail bar."
Frommer's
"The good news here is that prices tend to be quite fair (search online and you'll likely find a better rate than what we have listed here)." Full review