Always a dependable hotel option for me in central Christchurch. Just beside the old Cathedral and within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and bars. Staff are friendly, rooms are modern and they serve a good breakfast.

I stayed here for three nights, and it was a good experience. The staff were lovely, the room was tidy and had everything we needed, and the hotel is very central. There is construction going on next door, so my window (4th floor) looked directly...More

We spent a night at the Novotel on our way home, having spent a very relaxing weekend in the Waipara Valley. No surprises with the quality of the room. First class as usual. We didn't want to wander away from the hotel on a cold...More

What a pleasure to stay here Quick,efficent check in Lovely spacious,clean,well appointed room An easy to operate aircon that didnt need a PH D in engineering to work Lovely restaurant space with good menu,good sevice and great food A highly recommended hotel of excellence

The hotel is all pretty average - it's what you'd expect of a Novotel anywhere. The room layout is quirky with the basin located in the bedroom, rather than in the bathroom. Breakfast in the restaurant was surprisingly good - I'd recommend trying it out.