The George
Christchurch, New Zealand
The George Boutique Hotel
Situated in a peaceful spot overlooking the Avon River and Hagley Park
Important Announcement
Following our update in October last year informing that the hotel will be closing to carry out non-urgent cosmetic repair work from 10 April 2012 we are now able to advise you of our scheduled re-opening date.
The hotel will re-open all areas - accommodation, restaurants, public areas and conferencing - on Friday 8 June 2012.
The slightly longer period of the closure is due to the extent of the renovations we plan to carry out.
We regret not being available for this period, but look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship and to welcoming your valued clients back to The George from June onwards.
Our Reservations and Conferencing teams will continue to be on site throughout the hotel closure during normal business hours to accommodate your forward booking requests.
A stylish urban sanctuary within easy walking distance of Christchurch centre, The George Hotel Christchurch is a welcoming and wonderfully comfortable place to stay. Expect innovative cuisine in two superb restaurants, impeccable service and works of art by some of New Zealand’s finest contemporary artists.
Streamlined, white leather chairs contrast with slick parquet flooring in the public rooms while The George Hotel’s 53 spacious rooms are decorated in soothing neutral tones with those all important special details. The atmosphere is one of chic elegance but specifically designed with relaxation in mind.
Following a leisurely breakfast on the terrace of 50 on Park Restaurant, wander through Hagley Park making sure to visit the Botanic Gardens. Then head for lively Cathedral Square or for a spot of adventure, arrange a balloon or helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view of the sea and mountains surrounding Christchurch. Return to the hotel for a sublime dinner at The George’s signature restaurant, Peascatore.
At a glance
Location
Christchurch, the Canterbury region of South Island, New Zealand. 9 km from Christchurch International Airport.
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Things to enjoy
Central location, two award-winning restaurants, bar, contemporary New Zealand art.
| Number of floors: |
4 |
| Number of lifts: |
1 |
Services
The George Hotel was completely remodelled in 2009 and today combines luxury with attentive, friendly service. Small and elegant, this boutique hotel in Christchurch offers an exceptional level of personal service throughout accommodation, dining and conference facilities. This small elegant hotel has 53 rooms including executive bureau, suites, a studio apartment and a private residence all enjoying picturesque views over expansive Hagley Park and the Avon River. The George is perfect for the discerning traveller seeking a truly unique small hotel experience in the most charming of cities.
Directory of services
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Bell service
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Car Parking ( complimentary )
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Complimentary newspaper
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Concierge
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Daily maid service
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Daily newspaper
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Disabled Access
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Disabled Rooms
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Express check-in/check-out
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Foreign currency exchange
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Guests relation services
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High speed Internet in public areas
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High speed Internet in guest rooms
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Honour bar
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IDD telephones
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Interconnecting rooms
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Internet / E-mail terminal
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Laundry service
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Luggage services
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Multilingual staff
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Porters
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Pressing service
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Room service - 24 hour
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Shoe shine service
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Sommelier
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Themed Events
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Turn-down service
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Voicemail message system
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Wake up calls
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Wheelchair available
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WI-FI in public areas
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WI-FI in guest rooms
On-site facilities
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Boutique/Gift shop
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Jogging trail
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Library
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Luggage storeroom
Family facilities
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Baby sitting
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Cots
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Interconnecting rooms
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Children's Meals
Languages spoken
Dining
The George Hotel offers 2 award winning restaurants, 50 Bistro for all day dining & Pescatore an exclusive evening restaurant that offers an exciting new dining concept, enhanced by its stunning new interior.
The George also offers 24 hr room service as well its conferencing facilities which caters for groups from 2 to 140 persons, whether it be a meeting, private dinner, presentation, wedding or product launch. - The hotel can accommodate 200 persons for cocktail parties. Audio-visual equipment can be supplied along with full banqueting facilities.
50 Bistro
50 Bistro offers inspired bistro food with modern flavours, excellent wines and a great bar. The menu offers a large variety of dishes featuring classic dishes twisted with our own 50 flair. Executive Chef, Andrew Brown, leads the kitchen team designing seasonal menus using the best local produce.
The stylish interior flows out to a generous outdoor area, complete with fire tables that reflect the warm hues of the orange onyx wall inside, making 50 Bistro the perfect place to meet any time of the day for coffee, cocktails and bar snacks or a meal.
With windows overlooking Hagley Park, breakfast in 50 Bistro is the ideal spot to start any day. Lunchtime brings with it a buzzy vibe offering great versatility and value with a selection of light meals and salads in addition to entrées and grills and desserts. Evenings bring heartier comfort dishes and a warm ambience, perfect for relaxing with friends.
Sporting a comprehensive wine and drinks list and a range of bar snacks, the bistro’s contemporary bar with its leather couches is a comfortable yet stylish place to enjoy drinks with friends or meet with colleagues at any time of the day.
Restaurant details
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Bistro |
| Dress Code: |
None |
| Opening Hours: |
6.30am till late 365 days a year
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| Smoking: |
No (Non-Smoking) |
Pescatore
With its long-standing reputation, and panoramic views over Hagley Park, Pescatore continues to earn its position as one of New Zealand’s best contemporary dining experiences.
Pescatore offers an exciting new dining concept, enhanced by its stunning new interior, which is sure to turn heads and rejuvenate guests’ longstanding love affair with this iconic Christchurch restaurant.
The space is luxurious and modern, offering a minimalist approach to formal dining that is thoughtfully comfortable and uncluttered. For the very best in intimate dining, Pescatore’s stunning private room is an ideal choice for an exceptional, exclusive dining experience.
Executive Chef Andrew Brown and his team have created a unique, fresh conceptual approach to the cuisine, which at its core has a passionate respect for ingredients. From the origins of classical cuisine to the very latest food techniques, the menu has been designed to engage the senses and build an emotionally rich experience triggering long held food memories from the past.
Seasonal menus are matched with top vintages from Pescatore’s comprehensive wine list, honoured by Wine Spectator magazine as being one of the most outstanding restaurant lists in the world.
Restaurant details
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Evening dining |
| Dress Code: |
Smart |
| Opening Hours: |
6pm till late Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Monday & Sunday and all Public Holidays.
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| Smoking: |
No (Non-Smoking) |
Leisure
With its Parkside location The George is just moments away from a golf course, tennis courts, jogging and biking track and botanic gardens while still being in the heart of Christchurch’s cultural precinct for those who enjoy the arts. The Hotel is walking distance from the casino and Town hall which houses many shows. A little further afield the region offers fly fishing, wine trails, swimming with dolphins, wind surfing, ballooning to name just a few of the pursuits available. Our helpful concierge is happy to advise on & coordinate any offsite activities on your behalf.
For your relaxation The George recommends 1 local spa, Smile Spa within walking distance form the hotel or for your convenience we can organise a massage in your room.
Activities
- Bike Riding - On Site
- Croquet - Nearby
- Golf Driving Range - Nearby
- Horse Riding - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Ice Skating - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Indoor Swimming Pool - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Jogging Track - Nearby
- Outdoor Swimming Pool - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Sailing - On Request
- Scuba Diving - On Request
- Tennis - Nearby
- Windsurfing - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Freshwater Fishing - On Request
- Hairdresser - Nearby
- Skiing - On Request
Meetings and Business
Business centre. Audiovisual. E-Mail facility. Faxing. Fax machine. Laser printing. Mac computer. Mailing service. Photocopy / photocopier. Report binding. Secretarial service. Typing / typewriter. Word processing. Whiteboard. Flip chart.
Business Services
- Air-conditioning
- Audio-visual equipment
- Digital Projector
- Blackboard/Whiteboard
- Broadband Internet access
- Conference telephone
- Dance floor/Platform/Stage
- Data ports
- DVD
- Exhibition space
- Flip charts
- Internet / E-mail access
- Lectern
- Microphone
- Mineral water/Tea/Coffee
- Overhead projectors
- Partitions
- LCD / Plasma flat screens
- Platform
- Podium with microphone
- Projector
- Screen
- Slide projector
- Television
- White board
- Wireless internet access
Caring Luxury
As part of the local and international community The George understands that its actions impact those around us as well as the larger environment. As such, we have made a commitment to Caring Luxury which involves initiatives to reduce our impact on the natural environment, help charitable organisations where possible, and support local artists and suppliers. Some of our actions developed naturally, for example, The George has been involved in helping various charitable organisations for numerous years. Other actions are driven by a desire to protect what we hold dear, for example, our ongoing commitment to reducing our impact on the natural environment has triggered management and employees to develop many initiatives to ensure we do our part in helping New Zealand remain the clean and green country we are proud of. Furthermore, as evident by our New Zealand Art collection The George has for many years been a keen supporter of local artists. What is perhaps less known is that we also strive to source local products and utilise the skills of local craftspeople for our furniture and refurbishments.
We are constantly looking for new ways to reduce our footprint and to help the wider community and evidence of our actions can be viewed on our website.
Near The George
Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens, River Avon, Cathedral, museums, golf, gym, harbour trips, casino, art galleries, arts centre, city loop tram, balloon flights, Antarctic Centre, Southern Alps.
