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Hotel Information: Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the patterned marble floors of the lobby with light. The concierge and reception desks lie to the left, backed by a large painting of a New Zealand landscape. A mix of business and leisure guests, many from Australia, relax on sofas by a fireplace or make use of the restaurant and bar, which lie just beyond. A curving staircase leads to conference areas on the 1st floor.
Insider tip:The beach town of Sumner started life as a holiday resort, but has now become a suburb of Christchurch. It is well worth travelling 30 minutes from the CBD to Sumner, where the hillsides are dotted with holiday houses and prime real estate. Restaurants and cafés provide a village feel, while in summer volleyball and surfing make the beach a lively venue. There are superb views of the coast and city.
Rooms
Guestrooms at Rydges Christchurch have city or river views, and air conditioning and climate control. Furniture includes two armchairs with side tables, desks with ergonomic chairs, lamps, refrigerated minibars, and kettles for tea/coffee. High-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge of NZD0.60 (AUS0.55) per minute to a maximum of NZD30 (AUD27.50) per 24 hours, and cable/satellite TVs offer pay movies and premium channels such as CNN and Sky.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Direct-dial phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Sewing kit
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld shower
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Guests at Rydges Christchurch have complimentary access to the adjacent Clarendon Towers gymnasium, which has a full range of exercise equipment, including a sauna and full-service health spa. Bicycles may be hired through reception for a surcharge. Note that cycling is an easy way to get around this flat city, with many designated cycle lanes, especially in the northwest of the city.
Hagley Park, which starts 500 metres from Rydges Christchurch, offers tennis and lawn bowling clubs, cycling, jogging, a children’s playground, and a fitness course. Punting on the Avon River (just across the road) is an iconic Christchurch pastime. Mountain biking is offered from the top of the Christchurch Gondola on Mt. Cavendish, 7 km away. Other city activities include ice skating, skydiving, and windsurfing. Swimming is available at Centennial Pool, one km away. There are numerous golf courses near the city, including the scenic Terrace Downs High Country Resort, where green fees are NZD115 (AUD105), and the Clearwater Golf Club, where fees are NZD125 (AUD114). Fees subject to change without notice. Horse riding and mountain biking are available in the Port Hills. The three main beaches nearest Christchurch are Sumner Beach, New Brighton Beach, and Taylor's Mistake, all of which have good surfing. There are several ski fields within two hours’ drive of the city.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Playground nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Property Amenities
The Rydges Christchurch has 208 guestrooms across 13 floors in a modern building overlooking the Avon River. Dining options include an on-site restaurant and bar, and 24-hour room service. Comprehensive conference and business centres are available, as are both wireless and high-speed Internet access. The hotel provides guests with complimentary access to an adjacent fitness centre. There is also a laundry for guest use (surcharge). |
Valet parking:
In a secure, undercover public car park adjacent to the hotel (surcharge).
Self parking:
In a secure, undercover public car park adjacent to the hotel (surcharge).
The conference centre at Rydges Christchurch offers an Executive Boardroom and seven meeting rooms, six of which have natural light. A dedicated business centre provides a range of secretarial and business services. Both wireless and high-speed Internet access are available.
Business centre: A computer terminal provides high-speed Internet access (surcharge). There are also a printer, fax machine, and photocopier. Secretarial and other business services are available, and laptop computers and mobile phones may be hired on request.
Internet access: High-speed and wireless Internet access are available in all conference areas; the wireless zone covers lobby and restaurant. Wireless Internet access costs NZD15 (AUD13–14) per 30 minutes with a pre-paid card. A computer terminal in the business centre and two further terminals in the lobby provide high-speed Internet access, which costs NZD2 (AUD$1.50–2) per 10 minutes. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.
Conference/function room(s): The Canterbury Room is 327 square metres in size, and can host up to 380 people theatre style or 280 people classroom style. It can be divided into a number of separate areas, ranging in size from 91–281 square metres. The Marlborough Room covers 52 square metres and can hold 40 people theatre style or 20 classroom style. The 86-square-metre Otago Room can accommodate 100 people theatre style, while the 55-square-metre Southland Room can host up to 50 people. The Executive Boardroom, at 35 square metres, accommodates a maximum of 12 persons. All rooms, except the Otago Room, have natural light. Audio-visual equipment includes speakerphones, multi ports, LCDs, data projectors, and video-conferencing equipment.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 208
- Number of floors: 13
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fireplace in lobby
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Parking nearby
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Secretarial services
- Self parking
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Wedding services
Policies
Children under 12 years of age stay free-of-charge when sharing a room with adults.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Location Details
Christchurch International Airport (CHC): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 11 kilometres.
Getting there: The best way of getting to the Rydges Christchurch is by airport shuttle bus or taxi. Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: Several taxi companies service Christchurch. A free yellow shuttle bus runs around the city centre every 10 minutes during the day or every 15 minutes in the evening, stopping at Casino, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Cathedral Square, City Mall, South City, Smiths City, and Moorehouse Avenue. Stops are designated by yellow posts; the nearest to Rydges Christchurch is Cathedral Square, one block away. There is a single tramline, which runs directly past Rydges Christchurch, with a stop across the road. Downtown Christchurch also has a good network of public buses that operate from the Bus Exchange at the intersection of Colombo and Litchfield Streets, less than 400 metres from Rydges Christchurch. The cost of a ticket depends on the zones travelled, but ranges from NZD2–6 (AUD1.85–5.50). The Red Bus ‘Explore Christchurch’ Day Pass is NZD7 (AUD6.40). There is also a City Circuit Bus that runs past many of the city's tourist attractions. It departs from Cathedral Square and costs NZD22 (AUD20). Further bus networks, the Orbiter and MetroStar, run through suburban Christchurch.
Closest bus stop to the hotel: Rydges Christchurch
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZD15 (AUD14)
Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Various companies operate airport shuttles that run 24 hours daily and leave from outside the airport Arrivals hall for the city centre. They drop guests at Rydges Christchurch on request. Fares vary slightly from company to company, and may be reduced, depending on the number of people travelling.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZD40 (AUD36.50)
Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside the Arrivals terminal at the airport. There is a flat fare to destinations within the city centre.
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes
Driving directions from Christchurch International Airport (CHC): From the airport terminal, go straight through the roundabout and proceed along Memorial Avenue, which becomes Fendalton Road. Continue along Fendalton Road and as it crosses the railway line, take the left-hand lane. Turn left into Harper Avenue, which then becomes Bealey Avenue. From Bealey Avenue turn right onto Durham Street North, then left into Gloucester Street and across the river. Take the next right into Oxford Terrace. Rydges Christchurch is the curved white building on your left.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out. Internet access
- Guestroom high-speed Internet access – surcharge
- Wireless Internet access in public areas – surcharge
- High-speed Internet access in public areas – surcharge
- Valet and self parking ¬– NZD15 (AUD13.70) per 24 hours in a secure, undercover public car park adjacent to the hotel
- Use of guestroom safe – NZD3 (AUD2.75) per day
- Guest laundry – NZD2 (AUD1.85) per wash
- Bicycle hire – NZD25 (AUD23) per half day or NZD35 (AUD32) per day
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Sepia Bar and Restaurant - Modern-style restaurant with international cuisine. À la carte and buffet breakfast with Asian and Western options. À la carte lunch with grill and tapas specialties; à la carte dinner. Seasonal menus. Informal, contemporary décor in red and yellow. Fireside bar/lounge, open-air terrace dining. Open daily from early morning to late evening. |
Address
Cnr Worcester St And Oxford
Christchurch, 4217
New Zealand
Nearest major airport:
Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
