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The George ChristchurchvsNovotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The George Christchurch scores significantly higher than Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel. The George Christchurch is ranked #1 in Christchurch with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
DK Eyewitness Star Service Fodor's
The Telegraph
52 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "Restored and comfortably furnished boutique accommodation in the heart of Christchurch, housed in a historic hotel built in 1863."
Star Service "This charming hotel is among the city's growing brand of full-service properties ready to welcome a solid mix of corporate and leisure guests." Full review
Fodor's "From the moment you walk in to the futuristic lobby you will receive a warm welcome from staff who know the city well and can help with directions and recommendations." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Novotel's modern tower was one of the Christchurch city-centre buildings that escaped significant damage in the 2010/2011 earthquakes." Full review
