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Crowne Plaza Christchurch

764 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8001
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About us

Overlooking historic Victoria Square and the Avon River, the new Crowne Plaza has 204 accommodation rooms, three separate dining outlets and four state-of-the-art meeting spaces. At 18 storeys, the hotel has stunning views over the city to the coast, hills and Southern Alps. Let us create your next successful event All four modern and versatile event and conference spaces are designed to ensure the success of your next business function. On the first floor, three separate boardrooms feature impressive views and accommodate up to 12 people boardroom style. These rooms can also be combined to form a larger event suitable for up to 60 banquet style. Our premium room, the Golden Fleece includes dual projection screens and built-in audio, with capacity for up to 120 theatre style or 90 people banquet style.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandCrowne Plaza Hotels
Built2017
Renovated2017
Total meeting space3,121 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms204
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Qualmark New Zealand Limited

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Recreational activities

  • Health club

Transportation

  • Taxi

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,121 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,077.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
968.8 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Golden Fleece Room
2,077.4 sq. ft.
54.1 x 38.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
150
30
90
150
150
55
38
72
-
Ellis Room
258.3 sq. ft.
14.4 x 17.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
24
9
10
25
24
12
10
8
-
Gartner Room
344.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 17.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
30
11
10
25
40
12
12
8
12
Oram Room
441.3 sq. ft.
16.4 x 26.9 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
40
11
20
30
40
12
25
16
14
Gartner and Oram
785.8 sq. ft.
17.7 x 36.1 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
60
16
40
60
60
27
20
32
20
Ellis and Gartner
645.8 sq. ft.
17.7 x 34.1 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
55
16
30
55
55
25
18
24
18
Gartner, Oram and Ellis
968.8 sq. ft.
17.7 x 50.5 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
60
30
50
90
90
55
30
40
30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
204
Suites
8

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6.77 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

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IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

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Crowne Plaza Christchurch Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Crowne Plaza Christchurch regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Crowne Plaza Christchurch's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/investors/shareholder-centre/annual-reports-and-responsible-business-reports
Does Crowne Plaza Christchurch have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycling program in place to divert all clean paper, plastic aluminum, glass and tin from rooms and kitchen .

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Crowne Plaza Christchurch and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Crowne Plaza Christchurch's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://careers.ihg.com/en/diversity-and-inclusion/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Crowne Plaza Christchurch developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Ministry of Health (NZ Government) and Canterbury District Health Board
Does Crowne Plaza Christchurch clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Public areas and high tough points including hand rails, door handles and lifts are cleaned/sanitised on an hour schedule and logged.
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