"We absolutely loved our stay at The Observatory Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, full of character and history, and the location in the Arts Centre, right opposite the Botanic Gardens, is fantastic. We loved being able to walk everywhere and explore Christchurch from such a central yet peaceful location.
Our room was beautifully decorated, comfortable and full of lovely little touches. The whole hotel has such a unique feel, it’s much more than just a hotel and feels like you’re staying somewhere with a real story and character.
The communal lounge was also a lovely touch and a great place to relax, with tea, coffee and little treats available. The staff were warm, friendly and incredibly helpful throughout our stay.
We particularly loved the atmosphere of the surrounding Arts Centre, with its historic buildings, cafés, food options and independent shops right on the doorstep.
The Observatory was easily one of our favourite places we stayed in Christchurch. It’s stylish without feeling stuffy, full of character without losing comfort, and in an unbeatable location. We’d definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere a little different and special in Christchurch."