Copthorne Central, Christchurch

Advantages: centrally located for all that Christchurch has to offer
Disadvantages: some rooms are noisy if at the back, near the top.

Ideally situated within Christchurch city so is handy for nearby restaurants and shops etc. This is a huge hotel and is part of the Millenium Hotels group. This makes it quite impersonal but the staff are very professional and helpful. The foyer is smart and reception efficient. You're given a hand with baggage. We stayed on two separate occasions. Rooms are spacious and adequate. Facilities include tv and access to internet, tea and coffee making ...
...a laundry (great when you're travelling around). Some rooms have views across the park and even though they are on the roadside, there is little noise. Some rooms have a less than appealing view over the back (carpark etc). If you're in a room overlooking the back on one of the higher floors you're likely to hear the large fans on the roof. Beds are large (? Queen size) but is swathed in bedding. There is extra bedding(!) and pillows should you ... Read review