The George has been recognized as one of the world’s best hotels. It is the essence of supreme comfort. Impeccable service is assured with a one-to-one ratio of staff to guests. Each of the 53 spacious rooms is designed with stylish eye for detail and some of New Zealand’s finest art is showcased in the contemporary elegance of the hotel’s lobby, bar, meeting rooms and restaurants.

In recent years, The George has won several international awards.  Travel + Leisure magazine in 2005 named it one of the top 25 hotels in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific and one the of “500 Best Hotels in the World” for both 2004 and 2003. The magazine’s readers also awarded The George “Best Hotel in New Zealand” 2002. The same year Business Asia magazine readers chose The George as “Best Business Hotel in Asia” (New Zealand section) an award it won for the second time in 2005.  They have just been awarded the 2007 Award for best hotel in New Zealand.

• Located 15 minutes from Christchurch Airport
• 8 Suites, 4 Junior Suites, 6 Premium Executive rooms, 1 Studio, 22 Executive rooms, 12 Standard rooms
• Interconnecting rooms available
• High speed broadband internet access throughout the whole hotel.
• Two guest computers with complimentary internet access
• Complimentary car parking
• Complimentary guest laundry
• Complimentary access to the Clarendon Health Club
• Signature restaurant Pescatore
• 50 on Park restaurant and bar for all day dining
• Astro turf tennis court

Suite

Enjoying dreamy views over both Hagley Park and the River Avon these luxurious suites are designed to exhilarate and pamper you in every way. Blond wood, mellow, warm furnishings, sleek, generous spaces, all punctuated with the special features that are unique to The George and created with the most discerning guest in mind.

Features include:

• Panoramic views over Hagley Park

• Large separate bedroom with king-sized bed or choose a twin
• Separate lounge with 37” LCD television 
• Complimentary tea and freshly ground coffee
• Complimentary Port and Sherry
• Marble bathroom with shower and spa bath
• 32" LCD television and video player in bedroom
• Fresh flowers
• Selection of glossy magazines 
• Evening turn down service
• Plush toweling robes
• Generous range of luxury toiletries
• Remote controlled air conditioning
• Extensive mini bar and snack facilities
• Self opening windows
• Extensive cable TV options
• Telephone STD/IDD
• Radio
• Dedicated modem connection points for fax and Internet access
• Wireless Internet service available
• Complimentary personal security safe
• Ironing board
• Toaster
• Hair dryer
• Daily newspaper
• 24 hour room service
• Valet service
• Self service laundry
• No video player in room but we can provide on request

The Residence

In a garden world of their own these opulent suites are contained in the graceful 'Residence' situated beside the hotel and accessed via an enclosed walkway. Elegantly furnished, spaciously appointed and blissfully quiet these luxury suites are for those who seek a quiet sanctuary in the most aesthetic of garden settings.

Features include:

• Panoramic views over Hagley Park
• Large separate bedroom with king-sized bed or choose a twin
• Separate lounge with 32” television
• Complimentary tea and freshly ground coffee
• Complimentary Port and Sherry
• Marble bathroom with shower and spa bath
• 26” television and video player in bedroom
• Fresh flowers 
• Evening turn down service
• Plush toweling robes
• Extensive mini bar and snack facilities
• Modem connection points for fax and Internet access
• Wireless Internet service available
• Complimentary personal security safe
• Daily newspaper
• 24 hour room service
• Butler service available
• Valet service
• Self service laundry
• No video player in room but we can provide on request

Each of the two suites can be booked separately or for an additional fee the entire property and its stunning old English garden can be booked for your exclusive use. The following facilities are also available within 'The Residence':

• Available with Twin Double or King sized beds
• Ground floor separate, private dining room
• Adjoining lounge with French-doors into the tranquil, English garden
• Fully equipped service kitchen and ground floor restrooms
• Studio Apartment with Queen bed and self catering facilities, ideal for a nanny or a driver.

Junior Suite

Designed in 2006 by leading Christchurch architects Warren and Mahoney.

The rooms feature custom made furniture, new white tiled bathrooms with heated mirrors and under-floor heating, luxurious bedding with either Californian Kings beds (can be split into twins), or regular King beds in the balcony rooms, night sensor lighting, computer points beside the bed and the desk, and safes with built in charging capacity for laptops. 32” LCD TVs and the latest digital movie system have been installed in all guest rooms. Junior Suites have additional living and bathroom space. Junior Suites have additional living and bathroom space.

Premium Executive Room

Designed in 2006 by leading Christchurch architects Warren and Mahoney and interior designer Susie Paynter. 

The rooms feature custom made furniture, new white tiled bathrooms with heated mirrors and under-floor heating, luxurious bedding with either Californian Kings beds (can be split into twins), or regular King beds in the balcony rooms, night sensor lighting, computer points beside the bed and the desk, and safes with built in charging capacity for laptops. Minimum 32” LCD TVs and the latest digital movie system. Junior Suites have additional living and bathroom space.

Executive Room

Spacious and modern, soothing and relaxing, the Executive Rooms at The George provide everything you need for a memorable visit. Fresh green park or garden views compliment every room and the sumptuously comfortable beds and furnishings and luxurious bathrooms, toiletries and room amenities ensure you will have the most blissfully comfortable stay.

Features include:

• Available with Twin Double or King sized beds
• full size executive desks 
• optional spa baths
• tile and marble bathroom with bath and shower
• plush toweling robes
• generous range of luxury toiletries
• optional balcony rooms 
• evening turn down service
• remote controlled air conditioning
• self opening windows
• extensive mini bar and snack facilities
• extensive cable TV options 
• 32” LCD TV and the latest digital movie system telephone STD/IDD
• dedicated modem connection points for fax and Internet access 
• wireless Internet service available
• complimentary personal security safe
• ironing board
• toaster
• hairdryer
• daily newspaper
• 24 hour room service 
• same day valet service
• self service laundry

Standard Room

Features include:

• Spacious, quiet rooms
• Tile bathroom with bath and shower 
• Range of luxury toiletries
• Remote controlled air conditioning
• Extensive mini bar and snack facilities
• Self opening windows
• Extensive cable TV options
• 32” LCD TV and the latest digital movie system
• Telephone STD/IDD
• Radio
• Dedicated modem connection points for fax and Internet access
• Wireless Internet service available
• Complimentary personal security safe
• Ironing board
• Toaster
• Hairdryer
• Daily newspaper
• 24 hour room service
• Butler service available
• Same day valet service
• Self service laundry

The George has earned a longstanding reputation for its superb food and wine. Guests come to experience definitive contemporary New Zealand dining at its best in two award-winning restaurants, 50 on Park Restaurant and Bar for all day dining, and Pescatore for exquisite evening cuisine.

50 On Park Restaurant and Bar

Perfectly simple classic cuisine, with a contemporary twist.

50 on Park Restaurant and Bar combines innovative food with clean fresh flavours. It showcases the best local produce from Canterbury’s finest chefs. 50 on Park’s simple, uncomplicated dishes belie the expert preparation that goes into creating them.

Menus change throughout the year to reflect the mood and trends of each season. The chefs concentrate on highlighting individual flavours, letting them speak for themselves. 

Spring and summer bring delicate food with refreshing vinaigrettes and aromatic herbs to refresh the palette, while autumn and winter’s warming dishes are served with richer jus and sauces to satisfy stronger appetites. Freshest ingredients from New Zealand’s top producers are delivered daily, with chefs choosing only the best. 

50 on Park Restaurant and Bar combines contemporary style, a relaxing ambience and exquisitely simple cuisine. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the atmosphere and food all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee or a drink from the superb bar and wine list.

Pescatore

Inspirational cuisine for the ultimate dining experience.

Pescatore at once encapsulates exquisite cuisine and The George’s commitment to excellence. As the hotel’s signature restaurant, Pescatore has won international recognition for fine Pacific Rim cuisine and seafood. The George’s award-winning chefs have earned Pescatore its longstanding reputation as one of New Zealand’s definitive contemporary dining experiences. For special occasions it is Christchurch’s ultimate choice.

Here, the best of local seafood and other superb produce is transformed into divine creations and matched with top wines from its award-winning wine list.  Pescatore has been honoured by Wine Spectator magazine for one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. The tempting degustation menu leads diners through a culinary tour of four, five or six small courses, matched with the finest wines.

Pescatore’s sleek, sophisticated interiors, overlooking Hagley Park, create the perfect setting for a most memorable evening. And, for the very best in intimate dining, Pescatore’s adjoining private room is an ideal choice for an exceptional personalised dining experience.

The George also offers a large private room in its beautifully restored traditional residence, The Residence. This gracious home and its large private garden, connected to the central hotel building, provide inspiration for special occasion entertaining.

Leisure options range from all-weather astro turf tennis court, complimentary access to an exclusive off site Health Club, and cycling, walking and golfing in adjacent Hagley Park.

Located exclusively on Hagley Park and the river Avon, The George is just steps from Christchurch’s city centre and icon heritage attractions, including the historic Tram, Canterbury Museum, Arts Centre and the modern Christchurch Art Gallery.