The George ChristchurchvsEliza's Manor
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The George Christchurch is the choice of most writers compared to Eliza's Manor Boutique Hotel. The George Christchurch ranks #1 in Christchurch with endorsements from 8 publications like Star Service, Fodor's and Gayot.
The George Christchurch
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"
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January 23, 2023
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park" Full review
Eliza's Manor
82 Bealey Avenue, Central City, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Rough Guide
"Luxury B&B in a grand 1861house with eight rooms all period furnished... go for the spacious Heritage rooms if possible."
Fodor's
"Located on a busy street, its triple-glazed windows ensure traffic noise is neglible, but the back rooms are quietest (and cheaper)." Full review
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Breakfast is like royalty here with lots to choose from; the eggs Benedict (made from scratch) is superb.
Lonely Planet
"An infestation of teddy bears has done little to dint the heritage appeal of this large 1861 mansion." Full review