About
James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 1640 feet from Lambton Harbor. It features a fitness center and a restaurant with harbor views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbor views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness center on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbor views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Room Options
Newly Refurbished - Executive King Room
302 sqft • 1 King
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Newly Refurbished - Executive Twin Room
302 sqft • 2 Double
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Very Good
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Pros +
- The bed was comfortable and the staff very friendly
- breakfast was good
- Location is close to many businesses nearby.
Cons -
- Didn?t like they had no toilet brushes in the room
- Very average, complicated parking procedure, rooms cleaned very late had to sit outside my room at 5pm when they were still cleaning, very small room. Have definitely removed this hotel from my list.
- They only had one working lift! They need to get the 2nd lift repaired as soon as possible. This nearly made me late for my first appointment of the day.
Business Traveler (748)
Solo Traveler (882)
Traveling as Couple (2517)
Family with Young Children (2280)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (69)
Group Traveler (675)
Total (7001)
Rachelle
•Posted on: 3-10-2025
The bed was comfortable and the staff very friendly
Didn?t like they had no toilet brushes in the room
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 11-30-2023
breakfast was good
Very average, complicated parking procedure, rooms cleaned very late had to sit outside my room at 5pm when they were still cleaning, very small room. Have definitely removed this hotel from my list.
Paula
•Posted on: 11-13-2017
Location is close to many businesses nearby.
They only had one working lift! They need to get the 2nd lift repaired as soon as possible. This nearly made me late for my first appointment of the day.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 02:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card. Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card. Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond. Please note that nonrefundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of NZD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace, Wellington,
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