9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand
#7 of 149 hotels in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 909 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Matt
AustraliaOld style rooms and the heating
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Renee
New ZealandGorgeous little hotel. Friendly staff, clean tidy room. Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Anthony
New ZealandQuiet & quirky
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jude
New ZealandIt was very central and really comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Marcela
New ZealandI just loved interior design; so many colours, materials and art pieces mixed together creating an unique atmosphere. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Bed comfy. Location great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Carlo
AustraliaGreat in all aspects.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Brendon
AustraliaKnowledge of surroundings and what was in them eg. bakery, restaurant, bar etc.
Fantastic building and surrounds. Very close to city centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Gilli
New ZealandBeautiful - old arts centre building, venue very convenient and pleasant. . Comfortable, easy hotel accomodation with all the facilities I needed..
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Andrew_petty
New ZealandExcellent location, with easy access to the city and gardens.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Lisa
AustraliaNothing.
Gorgeous building. Beautiful hotel. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Wonderful location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Jane
AustraliaHeritage building with modern features
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Catharine
AustraliaThe bedroom was pretty (although a bit too pink for me) but very small. For the money we paid I expected a little more room - we couldnt even open our 2 suitcases properly on the floor. The windows were also very high so we didnt really have a view of anything.
This hotel is in a gorgeous building and the decor is lovely. The staff were also super friendly and very welcoming. They had a really lovely sitting area where you could help yourself to tea and coffee etc.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Carleen
AustraliaBathrooms needed extra shelving for toiletries
Location location location Diversity of rooms Fun stylish bright decor
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Darren
AustraliaGreat location, comfortable room, friendly staff, would definitely stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Rex
AustraliaNothing
Historic, central position, very comfortable room, close to restaurant, great wine and cheese between 5and 8pm
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Nikita
AustraliaI liked everything about the property
The location was great easy walking distance to everything. Hotel was beautiful and staff very informative and friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Bronwyn
AustraliaThe room was very small with very little usable bench space & one dining chair pulled up to a bed side table presumably to double as a desk!! Breakfast was very disappointing..basically toast & cereal. I’d give that a miss next time & go out for breakfast! Limited available parking compounded by the fact that the staff parked in it. And the heating in the corridors was stifling & unnecessary. It was 21 degrees both days we stayed.
The location is great…5 minutes walk from the city centre & restaurants. Building & surrounding buildings are beautiful. It was clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Wei
AustraliaI hope the breakfast could provide more choices.
It’s very clean and quiet. The hotel located at a good location. I went at the busy week so the price was higher. In general it is a good stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Grahamme
AustraliaNothing
A special experience. Staying in such a historic building was extra special. The rooms have been renovated beautifully and authentically. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and the guest lounge was an added bonus. The staff were very well trained and very accommodating. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Christopher
IrelandWe were kept awake by a noise that sounded like an energy generator at the back of the building. We had thought it was air conditioning in the room and the staff did check it out when we reported it after the first night but it was on the 2nd night we realised it was external. I am guessing that rooms on the opposite, courtyard side to us (we were in room 106) would not have been impacted but a light sleeper might be impacted.
You are staying in a landmark building when you stay here, as it was previously a university. We loved staying in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and the location was perfect - central but super quiet and right across the road from the gorgeous botanic gardens. It even boasts a cinema and a grand hall! The staff were outstanding, the lounge area was wonderful to sink into their couches with a book and the free coffee on offer, and the rooms had brilliantly high ceilings and were ultra modern and spotlessly clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Megan
United KingdomNothing!
Really stunning architecture and decor. It felt luxurious, warm and welcoming. The staff were also really helpful! I didn’t catch her name but the lady on reception on the day I checked out was so helpful in helping me try and get in touch with my airline as my flight got cancelled that very morning. She was also ready to help me get booked in for another nights stay but it didn’t end up being needed. Really great staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomA very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Pamela
AustraliaDecor
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Lilian
AustraliaNothing
Beautifully restored building with an interesting history. Very comfy rooms with excellent facilities. Location was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
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