Situated in the heart of the city's central business district and adjacent to the Avon River, Rydges Christchurch offers a convenient locale. With its scenic views of the Southern Alps and Cathedral Square, the hotel is located within Christchurch's cultural and culinary precinct. A number of nearby attractions beckon to visitors, including the Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and the Strip, an area that is home to 12 restaurants offering al fresco dining experiences. Christchurch International Airport is approximately 13 kilometers away.
With its contemporarily concave façade and modern interior public spaces, Rydges Christchurch delivers an array of amenities. For those on business, the convention center is just a short walk away, and in addition, the hotel features seven function and meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 350 people. The business center offers many secretarial services. If a workout is on the agenda, guests can receive access to the gymnasium, sauna and spa at the city's exclusive Clarendon Towers. Hotel guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, Sepia.

Inside the hotel's 208 guestrooms, light-toned walls, large windows and dark wood furnishings set the tone. All accommodations feature high-speed Internet access and wireless Internet access is available on selected hotel floors. In-room safes, refrigerators and en-suite bathrooms are additional amenities.

With its mountain and river views and convenient access to the city's cultural and culinary offerings, Rydges Christchurch is a practical choice for travelers.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4-star plus and is displayed on this page as 4-½ stars.

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

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

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
Christchurch Cathedral 0.3 km / 0.2 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
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mona Vale 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Riccarton House 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
New Brighton Beach 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Lyttelton Harbour 10.9 km / 6.7 mi

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