The George Hotel, 5*

The George, a 5-star luxury boutique hotel, is the essence of supreme comfort and is renowned for offering a personalised stay and attentive staff, as well as two award winning restaurants. This peaceful retreat is located in the heart of Christchurch, overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and river Avon, and just steps from Christchurch's cultural precinct and key attractions. With its focus on luxury, impeccable service in an intimate ambience is guaranteed at The George – the only Christchurch Hotel with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio.

The George tops the list of Christchurch hotels, and is the only Christchurch member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The George was recognised as “New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel” 2006, 2007, 2008 in the World Travel Awards; “The Best New Zealand Hotel” in the Conde Nast 2007 Gold list, and voted one of the “Best New Zealand Hotels” in the Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards 2006.

The hotel’s 53 stylish rooms are designed with an eye for details and are complete with  luxury amenities.

This luxurious boutique hotel features the following facilities: Fifty three suites, two restaurants and bar, library/retreat, complimentary access to Health Club, complimentary internet in the lobby, ample free parking, mountain bikes, and valet service.

Each room features: Two inch LCD television, the latest digital movie system, radio, complimentary tea and coffee, mini-bar, complimentary personal security safe, evening turndown service, plush towelling robes, generous toiletries, remote controlled air-conditioning and heating, elf opening windows, cable TV, telephone STD/IDD, dedicated modem connection points for fax or internet, wireless high speed internet, toaster, hair dryer, complimentary local newspaper, same day valet service, complimentary self service guests laundry, 24-hour room service, complimentary access to Clarendon Health club, mountain bikes, and rollaways and cots available on request.

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