GRAND RICCARTON HOTEL, Christchurch – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Grand Riccarton Hotel offers 45 rooms with tea/coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms featuring showers and hairdryers. Rooms include air conditioning, heating, and soundproofing. Family rooms have two beds, while double and twin rooms accommodate one or two guests. Some units include seating areas. Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Dining and Bar
A continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM. The hotel has an on-site bar. Multiple dining options, including local restaurants, are within a 5-minute walk.
Leisure and Nearby
Guests can explore Hagley Park, Hagley Cricket Oval, and Riccarton House, all nearby. The Westfield Riccarton Mall is a short walk away. Golfing is available at Hagley Golf Course, a 4-minute drive from the hotel.
Location and Transport
The hotel is in Riccarton, 7 km from Christchurch Airport. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House are within walking distance. Addington Raceway is a 4-minute drive away. Public transport links provide access to central Christchurch.
Services and Facilities
The hotel provides express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and free parking. A conference center, laundry facilities, and a garden are available. Staff assist with local recommendations. Disabled guest facilities are on-site.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is conveniently close to the town center and the park in the heart of Christchurch. The rooms are bright, fitted out with new decor, and feature cozy beds. The service was pleasant overall, although there were some instances of rudeness and aggressiveness. The location offers easy access to Christchurch city, but dining options are limited after 5 pm. The dining area provides adequate choices but could benefit from more variety. Additional details include free parking and good shower pressure.
The hotel was comfortable and clean, but lacked certain amenities like net curtains. The hot water was not available for the shower on the last day, and there were issues with the jug not switching off. Additionally, there was a noisy guest party until the early hours with no intervention from the hotel, and housekeeping was subpar. No compensation was offered for these inconveniences, and an extra pillow would have been appreciated.
The hotel offers a comfortable level of stay with lovely rooms and great views, although lacking air conditioning or a fan. The service was attentive, even under pressure from another group, but could improve in terms of post-working hours behavior. The location is excellent, just a short walk to Riccarton shops and the Westfield Mall. The dining experience is convenient for those catching the railway station but lacking consistency in availability. Overall, a satisfactory stay with some areas for enhancement.