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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless check-out
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About
#21 of 159 in Christchurch
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Travellers' Choice
Rydges Latimer Christchurch overlooks scenic Latimer Square, in the heart of the city. Newly built 100% compliant to new building standards and opened in 2013 this 4.5 star hotel is five levels high and offers 175 accommodation rooms spread over the first four floors. The fifth floor boasts a penthouse apartment with breathtaking views stretching from the Port Hills to the Southern Alps. Premier conference and event facilities with 11 flexible spaces housing up to 400 delegates. All spaces are flooded with natural light, integrated audio visual equipment, exceptional menu options and a dedicated team of conference professionals is on had to assist in the planning and facilitation. Located on the ground floor is Bloody Mary's Bar-Lounge-Grill, a premium steakhouse featuring some of the finest locally sourced ingredients from right here in Canterbury. New York steakhouse meets Kiwi hospitality for a true beef lover’s dream. You will be eager to ‘steak’ your claim.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Sauna
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Business
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi and 2 more
Location
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85Good for walkers
Grade: 85 out of 100
60Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
23Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Contact
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand
Getting there
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The bed is very comfortable and sleeps really well! That is what I need most away from home. Never seen 6 different toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Face Wash, Body Wash, Body Scrub, and Body Balm in a hotel room, what a treat!!! One improvement could be to have a noise barrier on the door, I could hear the room service, people walking and talking through the gaps under the door.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Brilliant as always. I like that there's consistency between stays. Great location, spacious and clean. We always try to stay at Rydges when in Christchurch as it's never disappointed. Can't wait for next visit!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Shyama Maity, Guest Services / Front Office at Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Responded 26 Dec 2021
Dear thehamilton3 It is always such a pleasure for us to welcome back our valued and loyal returning guests and we are delighted your recent stay was consistent with previous ones, both in terms of the comfort of our facilities and the convenience of our location. We look forward to welcoming you back on a future visit and thank you for taking the time to post your review. Kind regards The Rydges Latimer
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Great stay close to town center only 10 min walk to convention center where we were attending. Breakfast was awesome had everything you could ask for. Fry up was great mixed flavour sausage and continental had it all.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled
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We had called the hotel to book a table for breakfast the next morning, and they’ve told us we could walk in the next morning and it would be fine. We arrived at about 8am, only one table was occupied. The attendant asked if we had a booking, to which we said ‘no’ and explained we had called. They then told us that unfortunately they couldn’t accommodate us because they were fully booked. Like, really? And why we were not told that on the phone the night before? What a shame, the Rydges. Hope you have enough guests to fill the dozens of empty tables and enough work for the 5 staff members that were doing nothing at the time we arrived.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Shyama Maity, Guest Services / Front Office at Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Responded 1 week ago
Dear BrunaTardetti Thank you for taking the time to post the review. We would like to apologise for the miscommunication about the breakfast bookings on mother’s day. We encourage all our guests to make the booking for breakfast whether they are in house guests or locals. The reception team should have encouraged you to make the booking. We are sorry that the staff could not take your booking on the day as we had over 150 guests booked from 8.30am onwards. However, the staff should have offered other alternatives to seat you in our brasserie area. Please note that the team has been spoken to in regards to how to better manage similar situations and offering alternatives. As you can see from our previous reviews, this is not the norm for Rydges Latimer. We look forward to get another opportunity down the line to serve you at the restaurant. Regards, Abhishek Kurade Food & Beverage Manager
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A welcoming atmosphere, in a great location. Staff are friendly and helpful. The bed and room were comfortabe and clean. The arm chairs look nice but are not very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was nice and there was plently to choose from. This is not our first visit to this hotel and we will be back again
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Shyama Maity, Guest Services / Front Office at Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Responded 1 week ago
Dear bruceh536 We are always delighted to welcome back returning guests and are pleased to learn that your stay with us was made memorable once again by the genuine and friendly service you received from each of our team. It is also wonderful to hear you appreciated the comfort of your room and your breakfast experience! We look forward to welcoming you back on a future stay and thank you for taking the time to post your review. Kind regards Rydges Latimer
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PRICE RANGE
US$101 - US$158 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionChristchurch
NUMBER OF ROOMS
175
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Which popular attractions are close to Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Nearby attractions include Margaret Mahy Family Playground (0.3 km), 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial (0.3 km), and Cardboard Cathedral (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Conveniently located restaurants include Jaba Grill and Bar, City, Smokey T’s, and Christchurch Tramway Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a sauna during their stay.
Is Rydges Latimer Christchurch located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Christchurch.
Are any cleaning services offered at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Rydges Latimer Christchurch offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Rydges Latimer Christchurch?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, and Thai.