Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch is the tallest building and located in the heart of the city, it has the best shopping, cafes and restaurants right on its doorstep. Providing rooms with sweeping views over the city and Canterbury plains to the distant snow capped Southern Alps. The hotel is in the center of Christchurch and approximately seven miles from the airport, with just a short walk to most major attractions including Cathedral Square, Art Gallery, Museum, Tram, Botanical gardens High street shopping and the new and very exciting S.L district (South of Lichfield Street) entertainment area. Open daily, Merchants Restaurant offers an extensive range of choices from buffet to a la carte and light meals, all made from fresh local produce. The Exchange Bar, adjacent to Merchants Restaurant, provides a relaxed and intimate setting, just perfect for pre-dinner drinks or a specialty coffee. Other hotel services include valet car parking, valet dry cleaning and laundry service, complimentary newspapers, a business center, and free access to Les Mills City Gym. All 176 rooms and suites are appointed with air-conditioning, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, high-speed Internet access, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, desks, direct-dial telephones, and Sky Television with in-house movies.