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Chester Street BackpackersvsThe George Christchurch
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, The George Christchurch is the choice of most professionals compared to Chester Street Backpackers. The George Christchurch is ranked #1 in Christchurch with accolades from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Concierge and Frommer's.
Chester Street Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
148 Chester St East, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "This is the city’s smallest hostel and feels more like a shared house with comfy doubles and a three-bed dorm. ... Pleasant garden."
Lonely Planet "This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a huge library in the sunny front room. The friendly house cat is a regular guest at hostel barbecues." Full review
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
