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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace PO Box 2429, Wellington, New Zealand, 6140
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About us

At the heart of Wellington’s commercial and retail districts, the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has 269 well-appointed rooms and suites. The capital’s leading 4 ½ star hotel, we offer both business and leisure travelers friendly and professional service. The experienced functions team can cater for your every need. Eight meeting and conference rooms, with the option of using the whole 16th floor, and two restaurants and bars, provide ample options for your next event. The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is dedicated to two goals: quality and service. Our team will work with you to ensure your meeting or event is a complete success whether it be a boutique function for 10 people or special event cocktail party for 300 people. We have menus designed for every occasion and the executive chef is always available to help design a specific menu around your requirements.

Venue Details

ChainGrand Hotels International
BrandHotel Grand Chancellor
Built1972
Renovated2021
Total meeting space14,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms269
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Qualmark New Zealand Limited
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Qualmark Rating: 4.5 stars Qualmark Enviro Gold EarthCheck Gold certified

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
14,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,820.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,786.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
800 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Chancellor 1
2,820.1 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
240
55
180
240
150
50
58
Chancellor 2
1,593.1 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
100
30
80
100
50
40
40
Annex
538.2 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
18
-
10
--
18
-
Chancellor 3
1,786.8 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
100
33
100
80
50
27
44
Chancellor 4
753.5 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
50
22
40
50
30
25
25
Chancellor 5
559.7 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
30
20
30
30
15
24
24
Chancellor 6
1,420.8 sq. ft.
-
-
100
25
100
100
50
26
30
Executive Boardroom 1
430.6 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
24
15
-
24
15
16
-
Executive Boardroom 2
215.3 sq. ft.
-
7.2 ft.
10
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10
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
269
Tax rate
15%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.66 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( NZ$30.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Visit Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy its 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
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Cable Car
Recreation
1 min
The Cable Car is situated at the end of the Cable Car Lane, off Lambton Quay in the heart of Wellington's central business district and provides a unique form of public transport from the city to the suburb of Kelburn and the top of the Botanic Garden.
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Te Papa
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Museum
15 mins
Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun.
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Civic Square
Civic Square
Park
3 mins
65 Victoria St
Wellington, NZ 6011
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1 min
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Wellington, NZ
TSB Bank Arena
TSB Bank Arena
Convention center
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Wellington, NZ 6011
Sky Stadium
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Recreation
6 mins
Sky Stadium is an exciting, cost effective and original venue for your next event in Wellington, 15 dedicated function spaces with natural light and fantastic views over the stadium and pitch. Our aim is to serve quality food through a streamlined service that fits the style and pace of the occasion. We will lift your function out of the ordinary by applying energy, vision and fresh ideas to ensure the total experience for your guests is satisfying, from start to finish.
Waterloo Quay
PO Box 2080
Wellington, NZ 6140
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Additional details

A multimillion-dollar refurbishment of 200 rooms and suites has been completed in 2021, with new Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, and Suites now welcoming guests to experience the newest hotel rooms in Wellington city. All renovated rooms showcase brand new furnishings and a complete refit of the bathrooms, including walk-in showers and Forest and Bird amenities.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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