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Rydges Christchurch

Cnr Worcester St And Oxford Christchurch, 4217

CBD contemporary hotel situated next to Avon River

Downtown, riverside
Situated in the heart of the city and adjacent to the Avon River, Rydges Christchurch is close to city shops, restaurants, businesses, and tourist attractions. Show more
Conference centre
On-site amenities include a modern-style restaurant with alfresco dining in summer and a fireside bar in winter; a conference venue with seven meeting rooms; a business centre; and a laundry for guest use.
Ergonomic work stations
Guestrooms at Rydges Christchurch have city or river views, and provide desks with ergonomic chairs, lamps, and high-speed Internet access; cable/satellite TVs have pay movies and premium channels. Hide

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 11 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
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  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • JCB International accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Accessibility Options

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  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility

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 (surcharge). 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
  • Total number of rooms - 208
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of floors - 13
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Secure parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel Sepia Restaurant and Bar
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible
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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 NZD0.75 per minute to a maximum of NZD30 per 24 hours, and cable/satellite TVs offer pay movies and premium channels such as CNN and Sky.

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Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Sewing kit
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Satellite television service
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Alarm clock
  • Television
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Sofa bed
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Signature bedding

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.

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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.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Rydges Christchurch

Cnr Worcester St And Oxford Christchurch, 4217

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Southern Encounter Aquarium - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Christchurch I-SITE - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Cathedral Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Christchurch Art Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Victoria Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Christchurch Arts Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Christchurch Convention Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Canterbury Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Christchurch Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Christ's College - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Canterbury Brewery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Botanic Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Hagley Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • AMI Stadium - 2 km / 1.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for Rydges Christchurch is Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) - 9 km / 5.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Area:

Rydges Christchurch

Cnr Worcester St And Oxford Christchurch, 4217