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The Grand
Corner St.Hill & Guyton Street, Whanganui, New Zealand, 5001
About us
The Grand is a prestigious Wanganui landmark, first opened in 1927. Rich in history, the Grand offers the comfort of modern facilities. The Grand Hotel attracts families, sporting groups, business people and leisure travellers alike. Conveniently located just off the main street in Wanganui, and adjacent to Cooks Gardens Sporting Complex, the Grand Hotel has all the facilities and expertise to make your stay both enjoyable and successful. The Grand Hotel offers 55 accomodation choices, as well as standard rooms, family rooms, standard suits and the elegant Governors Suite are also available. The Grand Hotel also provides Onsite Restaurant, conference rooms and facilities for conferences and functions.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1927
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms55
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
Business services
- AV capabilities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
Business services
- AV capabilities
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity |
|---|---|---|
The Jubilee Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 60 |
The Grand Dining Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 90 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
55
Total guest rooms
55
Location
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Paid parking
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The Grand Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Grand regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Grand's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Grand 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.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Grand 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:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Grand's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Grand 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.
No response.
Does The Grand 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.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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