The Chancellor on Hobson
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The Chancellor on Hobson
1 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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#48 of 75 hotels in Auckland Central
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Overlooking Auckland’s famous Viaduct Harbour, The Chancellor on Hobson is easily recognised by its sharp architectural angles and 19 storey prominence. Within walking distance of the Auckland CBD, downtown shopping, Britomart Transport Terminal, ferry building, the waterfront and Sky Tower, everything is at your doorstep. Ideal for leisure and corporate guests, rooms feature balconies, essential amenities and Wi-Fi and all guests have access to an indoor swimming pool and fitness room.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Secured parking
Sauna
Heated pool
Complimentary tea
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Bottled water
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Nestled near the CBD, waterfront, and Sky Tower, The Chancellor on Hobson is celebrated for its prime location, allowing guests to easily explore shopping and local attractions. A majority of travelers commend the hotel for its exceptional value, highlighting an array of amenities such as a pool and gym.
While some guests feel the rooms could benefit from a refresh, the hotel earns high marks for its cleanliness and the staff's commendable service. Despite mixed reviews about the room decor, the overall atmosphere is described as well-kept, with a clean pool and spa facilities to enjoy.
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Stayed 2 nights in this hotel. Location was a definite plus, being with easy walking distance of a good number of restaurants. Parking was secure in the basement, and access was only possible after having the front desk enable the lift to travel to the basement (ie it’s not keyed to the room key like other hotels we’ve stayed at).
The room itself is in definite need of a refresh … over bath shower which can’t be adjusted up or down ( I ended up on my knees to wash my hair), chips out of the floor tiles around the drain, stains on the carpet … basically the room just needs a bit of TLC.
The room itself is in definite need of a refresh … over bath shower which can’t be adjusted up or down ( I ended up on my knees to wash my hair), chips out of the floor tiles around the drain, stains on the carpet … basically the room just needs a bit of TLC.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is very tired. The curtains in room 112 were so old and worn in the bedroom there were holes in the lining where spots of light came through and had what looked like water stains on them. The shower over the bath arrangement in the rooms are terrible so narrow you can't shower without the shower curtain sticking to you. We asked for a tea towel so we could sort our cups etc and we're told that they didn't have any. The wardrobe door had one section just sitting there off the sliders completely unusable. We stay in other grand Chancellor hotels and they are usually better than this. Yes the rate is less as it should be but I would rather pay more and have a better experience. Staff are always helpful and location is great. It's a shame it has been let get so run down.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Not impressed at all. Very noisy room on the second floor overlooking a busy road, no double glazing or noise protection so noisy all night. Room in poor condition, TV not working lightbulbs not working, not cleaned to a decent standard. Other comments passed directly to management.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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This hotel gave the best deal for such a central location. Walking distance to Auckland's vibrant viaduct with all it's cool bars and restaurants, this is a great place to stay. I booked directly by ringing the hotel and I felt well looked after and got a better deal for my room and parking than going through an external company. I felt valued as a customer and the service from Brian at reception was outstanding, warm and friendly and very helpful. Secure parking was booked in advance meaning a smooth check-in on arrival. The room was spacious with a separate bedroom, and the lounge has a kitchenette which was very convenient for cooking our bacon and eggs in the morning. The air-con wasn't great but overall I would recommend this hotel to everyone, a very enjoyable stay!
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Good location and great pressure in the shower ...shower over bath was a problem for us with mobility problems was told there was no walk in showers bath had a huge chip and floor in bathroom had a tear in it not very hygienic. The road noise was a problem and the bottle collection at 5 in the morning was annoying 🙄 and the fact that they left the visa payment on even though we payed by eftpos is very annoying
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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As locals we enjoyed our overnight stay, but the room could do with better equipment ie kitchenware, hairdryer.. and clean dishes, I don't mind doing them but when I've paid $143pn to stay in a partially serviced room that is the least I can expect to have in a booking. Some old fittings are still visible and appear as broken phones but are just no longer working these were an eyesore. The carpark facility could be better allowing a way for people to enter without needing to call reception to ask for gates doors and lifts to be unlocked that can become a problem during peak times and isn't suitable for those who come n go regularly. had my plans of been different my review could have been different also, we were in town for an event so the room was basically used to change & wind down afterwards with a cuppa. So for this reason I'd give a 6/10
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Date of stay: June 2023
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We took a month long trip to New Zealand from Feb 27 till March 29th. We stayed at the Gran Chancellor on Feb 27, 2020. The room was very clean, the personnel where so very courteous. It was not an efficiency so we visited some of the many restaurants in the neighborhood. There was also a convenient Japanese restaurant attached to the reception area and it was convenient to take food to the room or eat there. The hotel is located in the center of town within walking distance of the harbor. Traffic in town was bad and they had a convenient underground parking area. Very pleased with this hotel and would recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We bought a grab one voucher for this hotel. So the room was well priced but an additional charge of $30 for car park was not anticipated.
Room was clean, wifi good but we did not have a view at all.
Did not use the breakfast facilities as we went out for breakfast. Hotel is well located for activities in town, everything is in short walking distance.
Room was clean, wifi good but we did not have a view at all.
Did not use the breakfast facilities as we went out for breakfast. Hotel is well located for activities in town, everything is in short walking distance.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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the location of this place is great
but the hotel is looking tired, lots of small things that make you think this place is not looked after well. The toilet/bathroom door had had water damage and was not repaired, cracked tiles, broken jib. All in all they need to do the maintance in this place. We paid $120 which was ok if i had paid full price i would not have been happy. If they gave this place some love it could be a really nice place. But sadly they have not. So average at best
but the hotel is looking tired, lots of small things that make you think this place is not looked after well. The toilet/bathroom door had had water damage and was not repaired, cracked tiles, broken jib. All in all they need to do the maintance in this place. We paid $120 which was ok if i had paid full price i would not have been happy. If they gave this place some love it could be a really nice place. But sadly they have not. So average at best
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Date of stay: July 2020
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A good location within walking distance downhill to the port and a short uphill stroll to the Casino. The room was a good size with a med size bathroom with shower over bath, a kitchenette area with dining, mini lounge and separate bedroom plus a small balcony. The bed was low and not very comfortable. The shower was hard to get right and the bath was very narrow otherwise it was sufficient for our needs. The place did need basic cosmetic maintainence though. The hotel itself did have a dining room where you could get breakfast...we went out up the street. There was also an indoor pool and probably other amentities which we didn't discover. The staff were helpful.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We stayed on the 3rd floor, the room was clean, tidy, and the mattress was ideal for a good nights' sleep.
The small indoor pool was heated and well maintained.
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Hi - yes we do have parking available and it must be pre-booked. $30 overnight.
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"If you like your room cooler than 21.5 and might need an hour later check out. Don't stay here"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
$122 - $170 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
grand chancellor hotel auckland, grand chancellor auckland
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandAucklandAuckland Central
NUMBER OF ROOMS
65
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Chancellor on Hobson
Which popular attractions are close to The Chancellor on Hobson?
Nearby attractions include New Zealand Maritime Museum (0.4 km), Viaduct Harbour (0.4 km), and Sky Tower (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Chancellor on Hobson?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Grove, Culprit., and Hello Beasty.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is The Chancellor on Hobson located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Auckland Central.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Chancellor on Hobson?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to The Chancellor on Hobson?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Parnell (2.4 km), Eden Park (3.7 km), and Eden Garden (3.5 km).