The Old CountryhousevsThe George Christchurch
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, The George Christchurch is preferred by most professionals compared to The Old Countryhouse. The George Christchurch ranks #1 in Christchurch with accolades from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Rough Guide.
The Old Countryhouse
437 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $18/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"This old country house is actually three colorful, restored villas with polished wooden floors and handmade, native-wood furniture... It's a 15-minute walk from town but you can take the bus."
Rough Guide
"One of Christchurch’s most peaceful hostels, fashioned from a couple of wood-floored villas with bold decor and spacious dorms. A 15min walk east of the Square."
Lonely Planet
"Features two separate villas with handmade wooden furniture... Slightly further out than other hostels, but still only 1km east of Latimer Sq." Full review
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"
In New Zealand, Sauvignon Wishes and Sashimi Dreams
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