HOTEL ELMS CHRISTCHURCH, AN ASCEND COLLECTION HOTEL - Christchurch 456 Papanui Road 8542

456 Papanui Rd., Christchurch, 8542 New Zealand

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In Christchurch (Papanui)

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It offers beautiful indoor and outdoor pools, a boutique restaurant and bar/lounge, free WiFi, electric car charging, garden and terrace spaces, meeting/banquet facilities and won a Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Dry cleaning/laundry service

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Property Description

With a stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Christchurch (Papanui), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Sumner Beach.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Merivale - 1.3 mi
Christchurch City Centre - 2.6 mi
Riccarton - 2.8 mi
Christchurch Railway Station - 3.2 mi
Christchurch Arena - 3.3 mi
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 3.9 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.

The smoke-free Quality Hotel Elms in Christchurch, NZ offers easy access to the Northlands Mall, which offers 150 shops, two supermarkets, a food court and cinemas. This hotel is also convenient to the Canterbury Museum, CBS Arena, Canterbury University and the AMI Stadium. Enjoy hotel amenities like an exercise room, a sauna, free daily newspapers, a restaurant and bar, meeting space and more. Guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs with cable, refrigerators, irons and ironing boards. Some rooms feature microwaves. Book a room with us today, we look forward to your stay.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 10:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2016

Floors: 0

Rooms: 96

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 0

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 0.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: FIT cancellation policy:There will be no charge if you make a cancellation to your booking up to 4pm on the day of arrival. Bookings cancelled after this will incur a one night's cancellation fee equivalent to the contracted rate.Group policy is 1 month.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Banquet hall
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Car recommended
Check In: 2:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 10:00 AM
Coin laundry on site
Concierge services
Conference center
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Garden
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
No accessible airport shuttle
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Parking (limited spaces)
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets not allowed
Porter/bellhop
Professional property host/manager
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Airport & Shuttle Info

Christchurch International Airport is 6.8km from the Quality Hotel Elms and this will take approximately 15 minutes by car.

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Local Shuttle Info: The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle for airport pick ups and drop offs. This MUST be booked in advance to your arrival date.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is served daily, offering a continental or full cooked buffet option. A la carte is also available. Prices start from $18 to $27 incl. GST. Hours of operation are 6.30am to 10.00am daily.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Parking Info

On site parking is available and this is at no cost.

Internet / WiFi

Free UFB WIFI service available at the hotel in all rooms and public areas.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.5 for children Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per person (one-way) Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort

Free wireless internet and continental breakfast

Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools

Flat-screen high definition TV's

Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations

Fitness center facility

The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast C1 Espresso - Popular espresso bar on Cashel Street known for quick service and creative coffee - about 4.0 km from Hotel Elms Christchurch by car or 15-20 minutes

Lunch Little High Eatery - A lively food hall with multiple vendors offering a range of cuisines in a casual setting - about 3.8 km from the hotel by car or 12-18 minutes

Dinner Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar - Stylish dining in Merivale serving modern New Zealand cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere - about 1.4 km from the hotel by car or 5 minutes

Activity Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Beautiful landscaped gardens with seasonal displays, walking paths and the conservatory - about 3.5 km from the hotel by car or 10-15 minutes

Day 2

Breakfast Papanui Road Bakery - Local bakery on Papanui Road serving fresh pastries and hearty breakfasts - about 0.2 km from Hotel Elms Christchurch by foot or 2-5 minutes

Lunch Merivale Kitchen - Contemporary cafe in Merivale offering seasonal dishes and salads in a friendly neighborhood setting - about 1.2 km from the hotel by car or 5 minutes

Dinner Monsoon Poon - Popular Asian fusion restaurant offering share plates and bold flavours in Merivale area - about 1.6 km from the hotel by car or 6-10 minutes

Activity Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Hands on native wildlife experiences including kiwi viewing and wildlife encounters - about 3.0 km from the hotel by car or 10 minutes

Day 3

Breakfast The Velo - Cozy cafe in Merivale with specialty coffee and brunch classics - about 1.3 km from Hotel Elms Christchurch by car or 6-10 minutes

Lunch Riverside Market - Indoor market with diverse vendors offering fresh local produce and casual meals - about 3.5 km from the hotel by car or 12-15 minutes

Dinner Twenty Seven Steps - Charming restaurant near the city centre offering refined regional dishes and a comfortable dining room - about 3.7 km from the hotel by car or 12-20 minutes

Activity Christchurch Tram and Canterbury Museum - Ride the heritage tram through the city then visit the museum and nearby art precinct for local history and galleries - about 3.6 km from the hotel by car or 12-18 minutes

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 10:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel have?

There are 96 rooms in the property.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Breakfast is served daily, offering a continental or full cooked buffet option. A la carte is also available. Prices start from $18 to $27 incl. GST. Hours of operation are 6.30am to 10.00am daily.

What parking is available at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

On site parking is available and this is at no cost.

How much does internet cost?

Free UFB WIFI service available at the hotel in all rooms and public areas.

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Elms Christchurch, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Christchurch International Airport is 6.8km from the Quality Hotel Elms and this will take approximately 15 minutes by car.