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Centrally located in pretty Christchurch, overlooking Hagley Park and the River Avon, the George is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. The George, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has 53 stylish and comfortable guest rooms. All of the accommodations is spacious, features contemporary furnishings and has a modern bathroom. Guests can enjoy a great range of modern in-room amenities including 42” LCD TV, digital movie system and complimentary bathroom toiletries. 50 Bistro is an award-winning restaurant at the property, which serves contemporary cuisine and also offers al fresco dining on the terrace. The George is within easy reach of the city center and its arts center, restaurants and theaters. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is also on your doorstep. Christchurch Casino is just a 3-minute walk away. The George has repeatedly been recognized as ‘New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ from 2006-2010 and 2012-2020.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    United States United States
    Great location, helpful concierge, comfortable, upscale hotel. Perhaps a bit generic, but everything was very nice.
  • Lindsay
    United States United States
    Very comfortable bed, clean, close walking distance to everything in the city, & George bear is given to guests to take with them and take pictures with him as you travel! Super cute idea
  • Jill
    United States United States
    Great location by the park and an easy walk to city center. Staff (from check in to turn down service to restaurant staff to housekeeping) was great.
  • Alexander
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic breakfast Good location opposite of park and close to city centre
  • Mauline
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Very Nice Location! Homey Hotel with Excellent Service 👍 Premium Executive Room is Great ! Thank you heaps to Mark who had helped us a lot! Appreciate It 🙏 Will surely comeback again to this hotel when we visit Christchurch! Thank you
  • Julia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable rooms with plenty of amenities. Spacious and well thought out.
  • Joycelin
    Australia Australia
    Beds were comfortable and cozy. but bathroom a little tight. Good amenities provided in room and staff were super helpful and friendly. Location is close to the garden which is great for a morning run/ walk everyday. Nice and peaceful area with a...
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    They have a washing machines and dryers here which should be mentioned in the amenities on booking.com as I rented another accomodation for this purpose but would much rather have stayed here. Also the complimentary teddy bears are so cute. We...
  • Tina
    United States United States
    The George is a beautiful boutique hotel in a great location in Christchurch with a personal training gym adjacent to the property and included in the hotel facilities. The breakfast was delicious with a lot of variety and healthy options. The...
  • Louise
    United States United States
    The George was beautiful! Upon entering we were immediately pleased with our choice. Fast and friendly check in. Easy parking right out front. Our room was beautiful and so comfortable! Lovely view of the trees. Great temperature control and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 50 BISTRO
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of The George
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 85 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 85 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Additional beds are roll-away beds.

FAQs about The George

  • The George has 1 restaurant:

    • 50 BISTRO
  • The prices at The George may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The George is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The George is 2,950 feet from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The George include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • The George offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental