Hotels in Auckland, NZ
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
About this property
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Auckland’s Central Business District, Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland offers a modern and welcoming stay for travellers seeking comfort, convenience, and style. Positioned on Wellesley Street West, the hotel is just a short stroll from some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sky Tower, SkyCity Convention Centre, Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street shopping district, the Civic Theatre, and Auckland Art Gallery.
With 191 thoughtfully designed rooms across ten floors, the hotel delivers a comfortable and practical guest experience. Rooms are air-conditioned and include high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with streaming capabilities, work desks, in-room safes, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Private bathrooms feature walk-in showers and modern amenities, while blackout curtains ensure a restful night's sleep. Though the rooms do not have balconies, they are bright, well-insulated, and geared toward a quiet, restorative stay.
Dining is a highlight at Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland. The Forester Bar & Grill serves a generous buffet breakfast each morning and a fresh à la carte menu in the evenings, focusing on seasonal, locally inspired dishes. For lighter meals and quality coffee throughout the day, Nine Birds Café offers a relaxed setting with a focus on casual bites and barista-made beverages.
Business travellers will find flexible work-friendly features throughout the hotel, including a well-equipped boardroom and informal lounge spaces ideal for meetings or remote work. Additional guest services, 24-hour front desk assistance, secure baggage storage, and concierge support for restaurant bookings, airport transfers, or local recommendations.
Fitness-focused guests can make use of the hotel’s top-floor gym, which features treadmills, free weights, and elevated views of the Auckland cityscape—a welcome amenity for those keeping to their workout routines while travelling.
Popular facilities
Good to know
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage
- Available
Rooms
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Estimated reference price
1 / 2 Deluxe King Harbour View room
- 23 m2
- 1 x King-size bed 150-183 width
- Wi-fi
- Number of bedrooms: 1
1 / 2 Deluxe Twin Harbour View room
- 23 m2
- 2 x Single bed 80-130 width
- Wi-fi
- Number of bedrooms: 1
1 / 2 Superior King
- 23 m2
- 1 x King-size bed 150-183 width
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Wi-fi
1 / 2 Superior Twin
- 23 m2
- 2 x Single bed 80-130 width
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Wi-fi
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
9.4/10
6/10
The location is perfect for sightseeing in the CBD, and the room was clean with nice facilities. We slept really well, and the bed and shower were both lovely. Breakfast had great quality and lots of variety, with the omelet bar a huge bonus. We had mixed feelings about the welcome. The front desk person didn’t explain anything and didn’t seem welcoming, it felt like pay and go. We paid an extra fee for arriving 2-3 hours early, even though we were exhausted from the flight and the room was ready. I understand people have off days, but we’d have liked at least a short introduction to the hotel. We missed the pillow bar because of that and only learned about it the next morning, though it sounded like a lovely touch. We’d also paid for a port view. From the 9th floor, most of it was blocked by the building opposite. We could still see a little ocean, but the view mattered to us, so we were a bit disappointed.
10/10
The views were the best part of our stay at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. We spent a lot of time just sitting by the window and looking out instead of watching TV. We were on floor 11, with a great bed, good bedside lights, an awesome walk-in wardrobe and an amazing bathroom. The location is central, the housekeeping was top notch, and the check-in and checkout staff were lovely and helpful. Can’t wait to come back.
10/10
Mark gave us great dinner recommendations: Kingfish and Snapper for mains, then Tiramisu for dessert. It turned out to be an amazing meal that felt carefully thought out. The price was more than fair, and I thought it was better value than other Auckland hotels I’ve stayed at. The place wasn’t crowded, which made the stay peaceful. The room was clean and comfortable, and the whole place had a relaxed, welcoming vibe. I’d definitely recommend it if you want a quality quiet spot.
10/10
The food and drinks were superb, though I wish the cafe and restaurant stayed open later in the evening. There are also some very nice restaurants close by, and downtown and the waterfront are a reasonable walk away. My wife and I really enjoyed the Grand Chancellor. The rooms were beautiful, staff were consistently friendly, and I was surprised by how much equipment the gym had. Great experience, and I’d highly recommend booking here if you’re in Aukland.
8/10
The room was spacious, with plenty of tables, and the beds and pillows were comfortable. Decor was simple and nice, check-in was easy, and the price felt reasonable. The location is handy for the skydrive direct to the airport, the intercity bus, skytower, weta and casino. There’s a convenience store and churches nearby too. The person looking after the outdoor garden on the 11th floor deserves credit. Some surfaces were dusty, including the top of the toilet and a few light switches. I know most people probably don’t notice the switches, and the beds and floors still looked clean. For some reason, they serviced the room even though I’d put out the do not disturb sign.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
34 Facilities
General Services
22 available- Year of construction
- Total number of rooms
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Local and international calls
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Lift access
- Luggage room
- Café
- Highchairs
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Non Smoking Establishment
- Minimum Check In Age
- Single Use Plastic Free
Accessibility
1 available- Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Meals
8 available- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte dinner
Business Services
1 available- Conference room
Room Amenities
1 available- Towels and bed linen
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus International Convention Centre
55 m 1 min walk
Closest Airport Auckland Airport
17.7 km
Top attraction nearbySky Tower
252 m 3 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
29 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Sky Tower252 m 3 min walk
- Aotea Square441 m 6 min walk
- Victoria Park568 m 7 min walk
- Auckland Art Gallery608 m 8 min walk
- Albert Park741 m 9 min walk
Restaurants
20- Forester Bar & Grill29 m 1 min walk
- East Restaurant54 m 1 min walk
- Tacoteca65 m 1 min walk
- Totó Restaurant109 m 1 min walk
- Odettes Eatery111 m 1 min walk
Transit
20- Auckland AirportAirport17.7 km
- International Convention CentreBus55 m 1 min walk
- Nelson StreetBus86 m 1 min walk
- AucklandBus151 m 2 min walk
- 1Bus153 m 2 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in14:00
Hotel information
- Total rooms
- 191
- Year built
- 2024