# Distinction Hotel Christchurch, Christchurch Central City Distinction Hotel Christchurch is a hotel at 14 Cathedral Square Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 377 7000]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 4 Mar 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 56 m away; a cycle lane passes within 56 m; council off-street parking is 46 m away. The address’s own page keeps 35 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 14 Cathedral Square Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Hotels _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 377 7000 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/hotels-christchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** reservations@distinctionchristchurch.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Encyclopaedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinction_Christchurch_Hotel _(Wikidata)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC001726/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 2 Mar 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence hotel, expires 4 Mar 2028, held by Distinction Christchurch Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing This renovated, eleven storey, 4.5 star hotel is an urban escape positioned in the heart of the city - just a few minutes' walk from the Avon River, Botanic Gardens and retail precinct. (Previously the Millennium Hotel.) Designed to suit everyone from business travellers to those travellers seeking a place to relax and unwind after a day exploring Canterbury's vibrant attractions. Free wifi for guests. Complementing this brand new accommodation are conference facilities catering up to 200 delegates. The stylish gumP-tion Restaurant & Bar, the perfect place to enjoy drinks and delicious cuisine with friends or colleagues. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [14 Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-cathedral-square), 35 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,997 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9167504), [250 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/250-high-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9148290), [160 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143752), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143742), [261F High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/261f-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143729), [111 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/111-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143727), BNZ Centre 105 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9140475), [161 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-cashel-street) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9134239), [41 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/41-cathedral-sq) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128193), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128192), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128182), [151 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/151-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128158), [169 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/169-hereford-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 56 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 64 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 152 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 56 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Private Reserved Parking, 46 m (29 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cathedral Square Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Distinction%20Hotel%20Christchurch%2C%2014%20Cathedral%20Square%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.531492,172.6376546) ## Nearby - [Gumption](https://www.chch.live/business/gumption-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m - [Old Government Building Suites](https://www.chch.live/business/old-government-building-suites-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 21 m - [gumP-tion Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gump-tion-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 27 m - [Miele Experience Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/miele-experience-centre-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 32 m - [The Parlour](https://www.chch.live/business/the-parlour-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 50 m - [Canterbury Leisure Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-leisure-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 52 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 69 m - [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 118 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 147 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Triangle](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-33), Car park, 150 m ## The nearest other hotels - [Old Government Building Suites](https://www.chch.live/business/old-government-building-suites-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 21 m - [Adina Heritage Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/adina-heritage-christchurch-ex-the-heritage-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 79 m - [Heritage Christchurch Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/heritage-christchurch-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 81 m - [Quest Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/quest-apartments-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 106 m - [Hotel 115](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-115-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 122 m - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 132 m - [Christchurch City Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-city-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 148 m - [The One Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-one-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 152 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [O.G.B Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/o-g-b-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 53 m - [OGB Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ogb-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 59 m - [Eggbomb Toasts](https://www.chch.live/business/eggbomb-toasts-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 63 m - [Starbucks](https://www.chch.live/business/starbucks-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 68 m - [Christchurch Central Pharmacy](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-central-pharmacy-christchurch-central-city), Business, 70 m - [Gogi](https://www.chch.live/business/gogi-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 75 m - [Urban Mart](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-mart-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 76 m - [Best Turkish Food Co](https://www.chch.live/business/best-turkish-food-co-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 77 m - [Hell](https://www.chch.live/business/hell-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 79 m - [Adventure Taxis](https://www.chch.live/business/adventure-taxis-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 80 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.6** on Google, 804 reviews, as at October 2026. > So surprised by the size of the rooms! An ample desk, AND a table and 2 lounge chairs. The bed was very comfy (large too). Service was great, location is central to everything, with the Cathedral right outside the door. Even the morning coffee was good (which is always a gamble at hotels, but not at Distinction!) Would highly recommend., Ani Wilson, a month ago > We had a great experience here, we were on the 10th floor. The room had a nice amount of natural light with a view of part of the cathedral and the surrounding city buildings. Very close to the tram, and walking distance to food venues if the in house restaurant isn't to your liking. The beds were great, plenty of pillows to use, bathroom was nice and looked very modern, the shower had a shower head on the flexi hose and also had a rain head from the ceiling which was a different experience. Valet offered to help with luggage and were prompt in getting our car back when we needed it. Highly re, Conrad Good, a month ago > We came on a group tour but they treated us so well. They gave the best of the rooms, complimentary laundry facility, delicious breakfast. The staff is so polite and respectful. I found my lost jacket, they had kept it nicely. I would like to highly recommend this chain of hotels for a nice comfortable stay in Newzealand, Sharmeen Honey, a month ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531492&lon=172.6376546) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531492,172.6376546,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Distinction%20Hotel%20Christchurch) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/17756395), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Distinction Hotel Christchurch?** A hotel in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Distinction Hotel Christchurch?** 14 Cathedral Square Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Cathedral Square Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531492,172.6376546,17) **Is Distinction Hotel Christchurch still trading?** Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 4 Mar 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Distinction Hotel Christchurch?** phone [03 377 7000](tel:033777000) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/hotels-christchurch) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [reservations@distinctionchristchurch.co.nz](mailto:reservations@distinctionchristchurch.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other hotels are near Distinction Hotel Christchurch?** [Old Government Building Suites](https://www.chch.live/business/old-government-building-suites-christchurch-central-city) (21 m), [Adina Heritage Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/adina-heritage-christchurch-ex-the-heritage-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (79 m), [Heritage Christchurch Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/heritage-christchurch-hotel-christchurch-central-city) (81 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel). **What’s near Distinction Hotel Christchurch?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-cathedral-square) holds 35 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Gumption](https://www.chch.live/business/gumption-christchurch-central-city) (15 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 56 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes within 56 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (69 m). **What stood where Distinction Hotel Christchurch is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531492&lon=172.6376546) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-27 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/distinction-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city