the hotel is further away from the airport, if you are driving please read the map carefully and dont get mixed up with directions. the hotel is ideally situated amongst restaurants and shopping. just next to the hotel is an italian restaurant that serves some excellent risotto and the hospitality is marvellous. a formal dining restaurant so dont walk in... more

Stayed here for 2 nights, really not expecting much, but we found it great.. seriously 2 mins walk and youre Cathedral Square... the reception were very really helpful organizing our transport and also giving us directions!!! I will definitely stay here again!!! more

Firstly, the hotel is in one of the most perfect locations you can ask for. Right adjacent the Avon River and on the street where there are heaps of nice bars and restaurants!! We booked one night for 3 adults at the Executive King Room and the room wasn't too big nor too small, just perfect should describe it. The... more

We stayed 4 nights in January 2009 in a Royal Suite. Great location, everything is within walking distance. Very spacious for the 3 of us (4 years old child). There were two sofa beds in the lounge. The king size bed is very comfortable, never slept so well. Easy web check-in, we arrived at 12:30 and we had the key... more

We stayed at the Rydges Christchurch for one night, wished it had been 2. Check in was a breeze, staff friendly and helpful. We had a city view room which looked towards cathedral square. The room was spacious and very clean. Bathroom was lovely, with great water pressure. The location is fantastic. A quick walk and you are in cathedral... more

We stayed for 2 nights in 2 rooms, and for the price we paid for (80NZD per room per night), we couldn't really ask for more. We found the staff quite friendly and easy to deal with. Our request for inter-connecting rooms were dealt with very quickly. The rooms were quite standard for the class of the hotels - clean,... more

Please note that this review is written in context of our experiences as business travellers and not holiday makers. Our flight arrived in Christchurch very late so it was very pleasing to encounter a efficient check in late at night. Our registration process took a few moments and we were soon able to retire to our room on the fifth... more

This hotel is central and we had a good view from our room. What was less impressive was the fact the room had the minibar spread across the floor of our room with the fridge open and a towel at work inside. Then on retiring and wanting quiet we became acutely aware of the loud buzzing and beeping of what... more

Recently returned to Christchurch & stayed again with the Rydges Hotel. Very clean well appointed rooms, small but functional. No smoking floors available & importantly for a traveling family- a coin operated laundry availble on the 2nd floor. The staff always professional & helpful. The onsite restaurant served delicious gourmet food. We will definitely return again. more