# Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express, Christchurch Central City Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express is a hotel at Gloucester Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “The 14-storey, 120-room Holiday Inn Express will open in Gloucester St next to the Cathedral Junction precinct”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 190 m away; a cycle lane passes within 118 m; council off-street parking (56 spaces) is 33 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Gloucester Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Hotels _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/82483253/14-storey-30-million-hotel-a-post-earthquake-first-for-Christchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ ## In its own listing - Opening Soon - A new 14 storey, 120 room hotel coming to Christchurch. _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:** Transport _(District Plan)_ ## What stood on Gloucester Street [1860, Photograph: Mr Luck's House, Gloucester Street, Christchurch 1860](https://collection.canterburymuseum.com/objects/767639) _From Canterbury Museum. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Fable Christchurch, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 6,659 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9143337), [85 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street) - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9143049), [163 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/163-armagh-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/9128131), [217 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/217-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128122), [178 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/178-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128053), [116 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/116-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128028), [123 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/123-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128015), [129 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127980), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 190 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 220 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 238 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 118 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Parking, 33 m (56 spaces, 4 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Gloucester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Holiday%20Inn%20Express%2C%20Gloucester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.529858929605254,172.63776549441837) ## Nearby - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 51 m - [The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-square-restaurant-bar-the-novotel-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 59 m - [Francesca's Italian Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/francesca-s-italian-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 60 m - [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 63 m - [Edizi](https://www.chch.live/business/edizi-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 64 m - [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 68 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 121 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 197 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 236 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 55 m ## The nearest other hotels - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 51 m - [Fable Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/fable-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 102 m - [Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/rendezvous-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 103 m - [Crowne Plaza Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/crowne-plaza-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 113 m - [Quest Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/quest-apartments-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 128 m - [Hotel 115](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-115-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 141 m - [Adina Heritage Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/adina-heritage-christchurch-ex-the-heritage-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 153 m - [Heritage Christchurch Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/heritage-christchurch-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 155 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Youngs Jewellers](https://www.chch.live/business/youngs-jewellers-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 70 m - [Foundation Cafe & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-bar-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 71 m - [Stage Door](https://www.chch.live/business/stage-door-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 71 m - [Rowena Watson Designs](https://www.chch.live/business/rowena-watson-designs-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 73 m - [The Shoe Curator](https://www.chch.live/business/the-shoe-curator-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 75 m - [Swiss Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/swiss-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 76 m - [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city), Business, 77 m - [The Studio Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/the-studio-collective-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 77 m - [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 78 m - [Nspyre Red Boutique Hair Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nspyre-red-boutique-hair-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Business, 79 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.529858929605254&lon=172.63776549441837) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.529858929605254,172.63776549441837,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Holiday%20Inn%20Express) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express?** A hotel in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express?** Gloucester Street, Central City, on [Gloucester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/gloucester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.529858929605254,172.63776549441837,17) **Is Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express?** its [website](http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/82483253/14-storey-30-million-hotel-a-post-earthquake-first-for-Christchurch) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other hotels are near Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express?** [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city) (51 m), [Fable Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/fable-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (102 m), [Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/rendezvous-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (103 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel). **What’s near Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city) (51 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 190 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes within 118 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (121 m). **What stood where Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.529858929605254&lon=172.63776549441837) ## Sources - 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) - 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 - Record assembled 2026-10-26 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city