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Chester Street Backpackers vs The George Christchurch
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, The George Christchurch is the choice of most professionals compared to Chester Street Backpackers. The George Christchurch is ranked #1 in Christchurch with accolades from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Concierge and Frommer'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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The George Christchurch
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
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50 Park Terrace, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $191 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This small luxury hotel's spacious, modern guest rooms have a crisp, monochromatic color scheme and the public areas are welcoming but intimate."
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Frommer's
"The George is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, and its attention to detail is hard to fault."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The George has 53 handsomely decorated rooms and suites on the fringe of Christchurch’s sweeping Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim."
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Travel + Leisure
"Boutique hotel with minimalist lithographs by local artist Ralph Holere and 53 light-filled rooms, overlooking Hagley Park. ."
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Star Service
"Opposite Hagley Park and a lovely willow-shaded stretch of the Avon River, 500 meters from the casino, this hotel lies a pleasant 10-minute walk northwest from Cathedral Square and the art gallery."
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