Christchurch being the last destination of our honeymoon in new Zealand, Novotel was the perfect choice given its location & its proximity to activities, restaurants, shopping, nightlife etc. Everything is at walking distance. the rooms were comfortable & the staff was helpful. they lend us their umbrellas as it was raining continuously (Thanks for that).

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night in November of 2010 (before the major earthquake) and thought it great. It is in the perfect location and an excellent value. We were upgraded upon arrival to a room with a private terrace. It was too chilly to use it, however it did offer a beautiful view of the square!... More

We stayed here twice during our trip. On the first visit we really had the chance to see the commitment of the staff towards the safety of guests staying, In the night we experienced 3-4 tremors of eathquakes the strongest being around 5 on Richter scale. You'll will agree with children such an experience can be really bad. But the... More

I actually stayed in May 2011 as I had a fixture in the High Court in Christchurch. Sadly the hotel is in the central city zone which is now cordoned off after the earthquake in February 2011. I hope that it will be reopened although quite what the future holds for Christchurch generally is not clear at the moment. Anyway,... More

We left the Novotel on 31st December 2010 - just before a major quake. The hotel was brilliantly placed for family sight seeing, and although very busy getting ready for a major New Year's Eve event, the staff were very friendly. We were able to get a 50% reduction by advanced booking, which meant that the hotel was very much... More

Stayed there for two nights just weeks before the earthquake. Actually had a wonderful view of the cathedral and a lot of the city from our room, which was located one floor beneath the topmost. What really sets this otherwise good but not remarkable hotel apart is its central location right on cathedral square and the great views from the... More

We had a couple of days in Christchurch, luckily for us before the "big" earthquake, our thoughts are with them. The Novotel's location couldn't have been better, walk out th front door and you are in the square, restaurants and bars are all there for your enjoyment. The rooms were well set out and beds comfortable, the staff were all... More

Good room, good bathroom, good breakfast but best of all a perfect location. What more can I say.

Very nice hotel at a great location. Close to all restaurants and sights. Breakfast buffet was quite extensive and we received great service at the restaurant. Valet parking was available but a bit expensive.