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Chester Street Backpackers vs Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
Both Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel and Chester Street Backpackers are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel scores significantly better than Chester Street Backpackers. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel scores 81 with approval from 4 reviewers like The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Chester Street Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
148 Chester St East, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $0 /night
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This is the city’s smallest hostel and feels more like a shared house with comfy doubles and a three-bed dorm. ... Pleasant garden."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a huge library in the sunny front room. The friendly house cat is a regular guest at hostel barbecues."
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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
52 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
From $102 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"Restored and comfortably furnished boutique accommodation in the heart of Christchurch, housed in a historic hotel built in 1863."
Star Service
"This charming hotel is among the city's growing brand of full-service properties ready to welcome a solid mix of corporate and leisure guests."
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Fodor's
"From the moment you walk in to the futuristic lobby you will receive a warm welcome from staff who know the city well and can help with directions and recommendations."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The Novotel's modern tower was one of the Christchurch city-centre buildings that escaped significant damage in the 2010/2011 earthquakes."
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