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The Classic VillavsThe George Christchurch

Both The George Christchurch and The Classic Villa are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The George Christchurch ranks significantly higher than The Classic Villa. The George Christchurch has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 8 publications including Frommer's, Concierge and Fodor's.

The Classic Villa
7/10
17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $104/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Business Center
  • Meeting Rooms
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This bright-pink, Italian-style villa, directly opposite the Arts Centre, is one of Christchurch's cooler spots to stay." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of Christchurch's most elegant accommodation options... breakfast is a shared social occasion." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It’s a stylish, boutique hotel right in the heart of the action, opposite the Arts Centre...despite its size, it has a strong feeling of home and is a little more personable than nearby Orari." Full review
The George Christchurch
9/10
50 Park Terrace, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $191/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"Boutique hotel with minimalist lithographs by local artist Ralph Holere and 53 light-filled rooms, overlooking Hagley Park.   ." Full review
Star Service 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 Rough Guide
"One of the country’s finest urban boutique hotels, recently renovated with considerable panache."
Gayot Gayot
"This Christchurch boutique offering is the only one in the area to boast a one-to-one ratio of staff to guest."
Concierge Concierge
"If you're going to stay in South Island's biggest city, this is the place to do it."
New York Times New York Times
"In Christchurch, the George Hotel, fronting Hagley Park, is what every city needs: a comfortable, hyperlocal luxury hotel with meticulous service"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park" Full review

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